Social Services Youth Support Worker

McMan is a not-for-profit agency that has been operating since 1975. McMan provides a range of comprehensive programs across Alberta. Earning a sound reputation from success stories and positive relationships, McMan has become well known for being a responsive, highly competent, and innovative partner in service delivery. A diverse range of programs and services are accessible through local offices across Alberta to anyone who needs help. We believe that help from someone who cares should never be out of reach.

Our Family Resource Network located in Drayton Valley is seeking a:

Full-Time Permanent Youth Support Worker

The FRN (Family Resource Network) is funded through the Childcare and Early Intervention Delivery Branch of The Ministry of Children and Family Services and has been created to provide Alberta families, with children aged 0-18 and youth up to age 24 with evidence based and informed services. The services offered by the FRN will include child development, well-being support, caregiver capacity building support, and social connections and support.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

• Post secondary diploma at minimum, preferred degree directly related to Human Services from an approved institution
• Required 1 year of frontline human services experience, preferred 3 years of human services work related to working with families
• Proof of Membership in Professional Association (when applicable)
• Committed to provide common sense, understandable and useful support to youth.
• Basic First Aid Level C with adult, child, and infant CPR &AED
• Suicide Intervention Training & De-Escalation Training
• Intervention Record & Criminal Record Checks with the vulnerable sector
• Class 5 drivers license, clean drivers abstract and reliable vehicle for client transportation required.
• Knowledge of the Child, Youth, Family Enhancement Act considered an asset.

Responsibilities include:

• Provided direct support, mentorship, and advocacy to youth (12-24) in individual and group settings
• Develop and implement individualized goals and intervention strategies in collaboration with youth
• Support youth in accessing community resources, education, employment, housing, healthcare and other community services
• Assist youth in building natural supports
• Monitor and document client progress and maintain accurate case notes
• Assist with conflict resolution and promote a safe, inclusive and supportive environment

Wage: $25.84/hr. - $30.20/hr. Plus, Travel reimbursed at $0.57/KM.

Benefits: McMan promotes the wellbeing of our employees, promoting flexibility including 27 paid days off per year, as well as an excellent benefit package that includes extended health care with a paramedical combined maximum of $2000.00 per year plus an additional $2500.00 per year for mental health supports, dental coverage including orthodontics, and vision coverage all starting day one of employment. In addition, McMan provides a 100% employer contribution pension after 6 months calculated at 4% of gross base earnings.

Hours of work: 40 hours per week. Candidates must be available to work a flexible schedule including afternoons, some evenings and weekends to provide services that serve a wide range of populations.

Competition will remain open until a successful candidate is found.

We thank all that apply. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for a multi step interview process.

McMan is Committed to the Principles of Employment Equity