Drive Support Worker - Edson / Hinton And Area

Details: Drive Support Workers provide transportation to vulnerable children, youth and adults to support the family/youth to address needs that have brought them to the attention of Children’s Services through access to family visitation, and other needs. Workers support access visitation between children and their families or extended families, maintaining connection of youth to their families and community.

Hours: Variety of casual hours; flexibility is required as hours will include days, evenings, and weekends.

Why Work For McMan:

¨ An opportunity to make a difference in the lives of youth and families

¨ A chance to work with a team of dedicated staff

¨ Opportunities for professional growth and development; paid training

¨ A commitment to a healthy work life balance

¨ The ability to work with an agency that appreciates YOU!

In your role you will:

¨ Provide supervision and safe, reliable transportation to children, youth and families

¨ Promote community inclusion by supporting youth’s pursuit of their interests, activities and community events

¨ Provide mentorship for youth; modeling and reinforcing appropriate social/daily living skills

¨ Prevent placement breakdown by reducing stressors on care providers

¨ Complete accurate, timely, professional documentation

¨ Crisis management, including a potential exposure to behavioural and medical situations

As one of the ideal candidates, you possess:

¨ Completion of High School diploma; Human Services Diploma is an asset

¨ Demonstrated experience working with youth and families

¨ Equivalencies may be considered

¨ Security Clearance Check; including the Vulnerable Persons Sector Check (from within the last 6 months)

¨ Children Services Intervention Record Check (from within the last 6 months)

¨ Emergency First Aid-Level C CPR + AED

¨ Valid Class 5 drivers license, current drivers abstract, and a reliable vehicle are required

¨ Auto insurance including $2 million third party liability coverage and a 6A endorsement

¨ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

¨ Strong counseling, program planning, organization and mediation skills

¨ Knowledge of family violence is a strong asset

Rate of Pay: $18.40 per hour plus mileage

Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found

Competition #: 11WFPDS-029 (Please quote on resume or cover letter)

Please apply to Candace Taylor-Program Manager:

Address: #208– 5115 49 Street, Whitecourt, AB, T7S 1N8

Fax: (780) 778-3351

Thank you for your interest. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Job Types: Permanent, Casual

Salary: $18.40 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• working with youth and families: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 License, Drivers Abstract, and auto insurance (required)

Work Location: In person