YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

WELLINGTON GROUP HOME

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

PERMANENT FULL-TIME (40 hours/week)

Meaningful work. Lasting impact.

At McMan Calgary & Area, connection is at our core. Every year, we make a meaningful difference in the lives of more than 5,000 children, youth, adults, and families by providing programs and services that support those with complex needs - including mental health challenges, addictions, homelessness, poverty, and disabilities. We believe in everyone’s deep and infinite worth, and no matter who you are, we will walk alongside you.

Through our work, we rebuild, integrate, and strengthen connections - to self, peers, families, communities, support professionals, and the land - because people need people. Our sense of well-being, identity, and belonging comes from relationships, and healing happens through these connections. Professional supports are there for a season or a reason - not a lifetime - because our goal is to empower individuals and families to thrive independently.

We are currently looking for a Youth Development Coordinator for our Wellington group home. This home is a new initiative that provides a safe and stable living environment with individualized support and around the clock care for sibling groups. This program will also have a strong cultural component, with a focus on strengthening relationships and supporting Indigenous young people and their families toward reunification.

The Youth Development Coordinator will take on a caregiving role within the group home by providing a caring and nurturing home environment that is committed to ensuring daily needs are met in a safe and supportive way. The Youth Development Coordinator will practice from a trauma-informed framework to embed a youth development approach that is both strength based and relationship based. The incumbent is expected to model a collaborative, cooperative approach focused on the personal, social, cultural and educational development of youth.

Through the provision of day-to-day care, providing case management, setting goals with youth, liaising with caseworkers, working with natural supports, and preparing youth for transition, the Youth Development Coordinator will teach life skills, and help youth establish normal routines while promoting their overall well-being. McMan is seeking a candidate who builds strong relationships, cares deeply about people, and is willing to learn alongside youth, families, and communities.

This position will work a combination of days, evenings and weekends, depending on the rotation. The primary shift line will be 7am - 3pm Friday - Monday and 3pm - 11pm Tuesday (Wednesday Thursday off).

Some Key Aspects Of This Role Include

• Upholding a duty of care that prioritizes trauma-informed principles to address the complex needs of children and youth who have experienced significant trauma.
• Recognizing and responding to trauma-related behaviours with sensitivity and understanding, emphasizing safety, cultural connectedness, and relationship development.
• Assisting youth to develop life skills, social skills and/or access to community resources.
• Organizing and coordinating general aspects of youth day-to-day needs (e.g., supporting youth with daily needs including getting ready for school, setting up appointments, attending monthly meetings with caseworkers, general household duties such as meal preparation, laundry, and cleaning, etc.).
• Teaching and supporting individuals with activities such as hygiene, basic cooking, money management, shopping, and safety skills.
• Facilitating physical, recreational, educational, social, cultural, and vocational activities.
• Accompanying and/or transporting youth to activities such as appointments, shopping, school, employment or leisure activities, or as required.
• Supporting youth development through role modeling and teaching new skills.
• Supporting youth in navigating relationships with natural supports.
• Providing stabilization through predictable structures, clear expectations and positive behaviour support.
• Case management for assigned key youth including completing assessments, reporting, individualized case planning, and transition planning.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A Diploma or Degree in Human Services
• Relevant experience that may come from many places including youth work, family roles, community leadership, cultural involvement and learning, or lived experience
• Someone who builds strong relationships, cares deeply about people, and is willing to learn alongside youth, families, and communities
• Knowledge of the Natural Supports and Trauma Informed Practice Frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate relationships and connections where youth expand their personal support networks and find new and meaningful relationships
• Proven skills in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, critical thinking and problem solving, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A good understanding of how trauma, grief and loss can impact identity and connection with natural supports
• An understanding of expectations, principles and philosophy around transition planning
• Knowledge of Indigenous people’s unique histories, languages, cultural practices, spiritual beliefs, and knowledge systems – direct experience working with Indigenous youth, families, and communities is strongly preferred
• The ability to attend at minimum 2 staff meetings per month (these may fall outside of regular work hours)
• Current standard First Aid Certification and Suicide Intervention Training
• Valid Driver’s license and adequate insurance coverage (2 million dollars 3rd party liability)
• 3 years of driving experience with a Class 5 license
• Current Police and Child Intervention checks (current within 6 months)

Employee Benefits And Workplace Culture

McMan provides a robust blend of employee benefits, personal days, learning & development, and the opportunity to contribute to the community at large. Access is provided to most benefits within the first month of employment, with a plan that includes income protection, health, dental, paramedical services, vision, prescription drug coverage, an Employee & Family Assistance Program, and a Wellness Spending Account. A 100% employer contribution pension plan is also provided after 6 months of employment. With paid vacation, a flexible schedule, and personal days, the organization encourages a work life balance.

Our organization is on an active reconciliation journey. Indigenous protocols, Elder guidance, and cultural learning are part of our workplace culture. Indigenous staff are supported through relational supervision and cultural practices.

Equal Opportunity

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 acknowledge that Indigenous lived experience, community connection, and cultural knowledge are valuable forms of expertise. At McMan, we welcome applications from qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds and encourage Indigenous applicants to share their experiences in ways that feel meaningful to them.

Next Steps

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit and you feel you have the skills, background and the desire to work in an extremely rewarding and challenging environment, apply now by providing your RESUME and COVER LETTER explaining your interest in McMan and how you can immediately bring value to this position. If you would like to share your experience in a way that differs from a traditional resume or cover letter, please reach out to ***email_hidden***.

Salary Range: $54,193.00 - $60,215.00 per year

Closing Date: Until a suitable candidate is found

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Thank you for applying to McMan. While we appreciate your interest in this role, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Note - the successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory work references, Police, Vulnerable Sector background checks and CPR/First Aid (all must be completed prior to start date), acceptable Driver's Abstract and proof of insurance.

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