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Salary*Youth Worker - Part Time*
Weekend Sleep Position
McMan Calgary Region
McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association of Calgary & Area is an organization making a difference in the lives of more than 3700 children, youth, adults and families annually. We support children, youth, adults and families with complex needs that can include mental health issues, addictions, homelessness, poverty and disability by providing them with the services and supports they need to thrive. McMan exists because we believe in everyone’s deep and infinite worth. At McMan, no matter who you are, we will always walk with you. In everything we do, we will be humble and bold. Through these actions, we will be receptive, relevant, relational, and real with our community.
Manhattan Place is a community-based group home for male youth ages 13-17 years old who are referred through Children’s Services. This home provides a safe and stable living environment with individualized support and around the clock care. Manhattan Place works closely with youth to strengthen relationships with their families and friends and foster connections in the community.
Youth Workers are responsible for organizing and coordinating all general aspects of our youth’s day to day needs including ongoing trauma-informed service delivery, goal and transition planning, daily care, and continuous support. The Youth Worker works together with youth to support them in building a natural support network, setting goals, repairing relationships, and enhancing their quality of life.
The Weekend Sleep worker is required to sleep at the program and wake up to support awake staff as necessary if there is an emergency. The Weekend Sleep worker is able to pick up relief shifts as scheduling allows.
Hours: Friday 11pm-7am (sleep) ; Saturday 11pm-7am (sleep)
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Diploma or Degree in Human Services
- Experience working with youth with complex needs
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Strong writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of the Natural Supports Framework
- A good understanding of how trauma, grief and loss can impact identity and connection with natural supports
- Current standard First Aid Certification and Suicide Intervention Training
- Valid Driver’s license and adequate insurance coverage
- Current Police and Child Intervention checks (within 6 months)
- 3 years of driving experience with a Class 5 license
McMan is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff benefits and enriches the work environment and contributes to organizational excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds.
If you feel you have the skills, background and the desire to work in an extremely rewarding and challenging environment, apply now. If you’re looking to make a difference, make it with McMan.
Salary: $15 per hour (sleep) ; $22.06 per hour (awake)
Closing Date: January 15, 2024
Submit To: https://mcmancalgary.applytojobs.ca/manhattan/27273
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Part-time
