Social Services Family Support Worker

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 Family Resource Network in Drumheller is seeking a: Full Time Temporary Family Support Worker

The FRN (Family Resource Network) is funded through the Childcare and Early Intervention Delivery Division of The Ministry of Children and Family Services and has been created to provide Alberta families, children and youth aged 0-18 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 supports. The FRN will recognize and respond to the unique and diverse experiences the users have. The FRN will provide a continuum of prevention and early intervention services including universal, targeted, and intensive programming dependent on the need of the users.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

• Diploma in the Human Services Field and minimum 2 years human services experience (consideration will be given to those with partially completed education)
• Proof of Membership in Professional Association (when applicable)
• Committed to providing common sense, understandable, and useful parenting skills.
• Basic First Aid Level C with adult, child, and infant CPR & AED
• Intervention Record & Criminal Record Checks with the vulnerable sector
• Class 5 driver's license, clean driver's abstract, and reliable vehicle for client transportation required.
• Knowledge of the Child, Youth, Family Enhancement Act considered an asset.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• In-home support to families with children aged 0-18
• Family Assessment and Intervention
• Coaching and mentoring parents
• Life skills training with parents and children (6 – 18 yrs.)
• Linking families with community services
• Family support and advocacy
• Driving clients to and from designated locations.
• Facilitating Case Conferences and Family Support Network Meetings
• Group facilitation of children, youth, and parents

Wage Range: $25.84 - $28.90 per hour. Wage to be negotiated based on directly related experience. Plus, Travel Reimbursement at $0.55/KM.

Benefits: McMan promotes the wellbeing of our employees, promoting flexibility, health, and wellness, as well as an excellent benefits package that includes extended health care, dental, and vision.

Hours of work: 40 hours per week. A flexible schedule is required with availability to work evenings and weekends to meet client needs.

If you are interested in this position, please forward your Resume to: McMan Central Region

Competition will remain open until April 25, 2025.

We thank all that apply. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview.

McMan is Committed to the Principles of Employment Equity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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