Social Services Pseca Outreach Worker

1 month ago


Ponoka, Canada McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association - Central Region Full time

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 Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Program in Wetaskiwin is seeking a: Full-Time Outreach Worker**

The **PSECA (Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Act)** is funded through the Ministry of Children and Family Services and has been created to provide protection and specialized services to children and youth who are at risk of or engaged in sexual exploitation. The goal of the program is to help children and youth and their families reduce the risk of sexual exploitation in the community and on-line.

**Minimum Qualifications and Requirements**:

- Diploma or Degree in the Human Services Field
- 2 years of experience with high-risk youth in either residential or outreach setting
- Proof of Membership in Professional Association _(when applicable)_
- Knowledge of PSECA as well as CYFEA
- Basic First Aid Level C with Adult, Child, and infant CPR &AED
- Suicide Intervention Training & De-Escalation Training
- Intervention Record & Criminal Record Check with the vulnerable sector
- Class 5 Driver’s License, Clean Drivers Abstract and reliable vehicle for occasional client transportation required.
- Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous Culture considered an asset.
- Strong documentation and assessment skills.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Work from a strength-based approach.
- Educate and inform youth and families of rights under **PSECA**, and act as advocate when necessary.
- Assist in finding community support for youth and families.
- Raise awareness of the needs of this population through community presentations, community connections and workshops
- Crisis Intervention
- Maintain record and file management in accordance with PSECA.

**Wage Range**: $28.65-$30.84 per hour, wage to be negotiated based on education and 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 benefit package that includes extended health care, dental, vision as well a 100% employer contribution pension after 6 months.

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

Please Quote Competition No: WET-PSECA-02-13-24

We thank all that apply. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview.
- **McMan is Committed to the Principles of Employment Equity**_
- **#INDHP**_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $28.65-$30.84 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Are you comfortable with online documentation including case notes and general case management?
- Are you available to work evenings and weekends to meet client needs?
- Are you local to the Wetaskiwin area and have an understanding of the supports available?

**Experience**:

- working with high risk youth: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Drivers Abstract (preferred)
- Criminal Record Check (preferred)
- Intervention Record Check (preferred)
- Human Services Post Secondary Education (required)
- Basic First Aid Level C training (preferred)
- Class 5 Drivers License (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Ponoka, AB: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-04-01


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