Social Services Family Support Worker

McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association, Central Region; Drumheller; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Extended health care

Dental and vision

Employer pension after 6 months

Job summary

McMan's Family Resource Network in Drumheller is seeking a Part-Time Permanent Family Support Worker to provide in-home support to families with children aged 0-18 and youth up to 24. The role offers 22 hours per week, with a wage of 25.84–28.90 CAD per hour and travel reimbursement for kilometres traveled.

Applicants must have a post-secondary diploma in Human Services, frontline experience, a valid Class 5 license, and pass standard checks.

Qualifications

• Post secondary diploma at minimum, preferred degree directly related to Human Services.
• Required 1 year of frontline human services experience, preferred 3 years with families.
• Membership in Professional Association when applicable.
• First Aid Level C with CPR & AED.
• Intervention Record & Criminal Record Checks with the vulnerable sector.
• Class 5 driver's license, clean abstract and reliable vehicle for client transportation.
• Knowledge of the Child, Youth, Family Enhancement Act is an asset.

Responsibilities

• In home support to families with children aged 0-18.
• Family Assessment and Intervention.
• Coaching and mentoring parents.
• Linking families with community services.
• Family support and advocacy.
• Direct support, mentorship, and advocacy to youth (12-24) in individual and group settings.
• Develop and implement individualized goals and intervention strategies with youth.
• Support youth in accessing community resources, education, employment, housing and healthcare.
• Assist youth in building natural supports.
• Monitor and document progress and maintain case notes.
• Assist with conflict resolution and promote a safe, inclusive environment.

Skills

Frontline human services experience

Strong communication skills

Youth-focused

Education

Post-secondary diploma in Human Services

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $25.84 CAD to $28.90 CAD
  The range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, directly related experience, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: SOCIA001151

Description

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 located in Drumheller is seeking a:

Part-Time Permanent Family Support Worker

The FRN (Family Resource Network) is funded through the Childcare and Early Intervention Delivery Branch of The Ministry of Children and Family Services and has been created to provide Alberta families, with children aged 0-18 and youth up to age 24 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 support.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

• Post secondary diploma at minimum, preferred degree directly related to Human Services from an approved institution
• Required 1 year of frontline human services experience, preferred 3 years of human services work related to working with families
• Proof of Membership in Professional Association (when applicable)
• Committed to provide common sense, understandable and useful support to youth.
• Basic First Aid Level C with adult, child, and infant CPR &AED
• Intervention Record & Criminal Record Checks with the vulnerable sector
• Class 5 drivers license, clean drivers abstract and reliable vehicle for client transportation required.
• Knowledge of the Child, Youth, Family Enhancement Act considered an asset.

Responsibilities include:

• In home support to families with children aged 0-18
• Family Assessment and Intervention
• Coaching and mentoring parents
• Linking families with community services
• Family support and advocacy
• Provided direct support, mentorship, and advocacy to youth (12-24) in individual and group settings
• Develop and implement individualized goals and intervention strategies in collaboration with youth
• Support youth in accessing community resources, education, employment, housing, healthcare and other community services
• Assist youth in building natural supports
• Monitor and document client progress and maintain accurate case notes
• Assist with conflict resolution and promote a safe, inclusive and supportive environment

Wage: $25.84/hr. - $28.90/hr. Plus, Travel reimbursed at $0.57/KM.

Benefits: McMan promotes the wellbeing of our employees, promoting flexibility, health, and wellness, as well as an excellent benefit package that includes extended health care, dental, vision as well a 100% employer contribution pension after 6 months.

Hours of work: 22 hours per week. Candidates must be available to work a flexible schedule including afternoons, some evenings and weekends to provide services that serve a wide range of populations.

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

Travel Required

Yes . Drumheller and surrounding rural communities. Travel paid at $0.57/KM