McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association
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 Life Skills Outreach and our Family Development Programs in Red Deer are seeking a Casual/Relief staff
McMan’s PDDLife Skills Outreach Program provides hands-on training and education to clients. Intervention and Support Specialists focus on individuals who struggle with addiction and/or mental health issues along with the criteria for eligibility for Disability Services through the Government of Alberta.
The Family Development Program provides caring and professional family support to help develop positive family relationships by teaching parenting, living, communication and behavior management skills. This program helps children, youth and parents struggling with a variety of issues. Clients are referred to this program from their local Children Services office.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
- Diploma in the Human Services Field and/or minimum 2 years human services experience (consideration will be given to those with partially completed education)
- Proof of Membership in Professional Association (when applicable)
- Experience in working with substance abuse, AISH, as well as PDD.
- Committed to developing positive and therapeutic relationships with clients.
- Basic First Aid Level C with Adult, Child and Infant CPR & AED
- Suicide Intervention Training & De-Escalation Training
- Intervention Record & Criminal Record Checks including the vulnerable sector.
- Class 5 Divers License, Clean Drivers Abstract and reliable vehicle for client transportation required.
- Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous Culture considered an asset.
Responsibilities include:
- Work within a Harm Reduction framework
- Working with high-risk clients with severe addiction and/or mental health issues
- Develop trusting relationships with clients.
- Assist with obtaining and maintaining housing.
- Supervise Visits between children and biological family.
- Youth Work and Engagement including connection with Natural Supports
- Connect Families with community supports.
- Support Cultural Engagement and Learning
Wage Range: $22.71/hr. - $28.65/hr. Wage to be negotiated based on education and experience. Plus Travel Reimbursement at $0.55/KM.
Why Work for McMan:
-Flexible Hours
-Health and Wellness Reimbursement
-Employee and Family Assistance Program
-Bi Weekly Automatic Deposit Pay
Hours of work: At this time these programs are looking for mostly evening and weekend relief work, some daytime hours are available.
For more information visit our website at www.mcmancentral.ca
Competition will remain open until a successful candidate is found.
We thank all that apply. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview.
McMan is Committed to the Principles of Employment Equity
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Job Type: Casual
Salary: $22.71-$28.65 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Wellness program
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- Do you have a reliable vehicle for client transportation?
- Are you comfortable with online documentation including case management online?
- Are you willing to work evenings and weekends to meet client needs?
- Are you local to the Red Deer area and have an understanding of the supports available?
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (required)
- Criminal Record Check (preferred)
- Intervention Record Check (preferred)
- Basic First Aid Training with Adult and Child CPR (preferred)
- Drivers Abstract (preferred)
- Post Secondary Education or partially completed (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (preferred)
Work Location: In person