Intervention & Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Red Deer, Canada McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association Full time

**Our Life Skills Outreach Program in Red Deer is seeking a**:
**Full-Time Intervention and Support Specialist**

McMan’s **Life Skills Coaching** provides hands-on training and education. This coaching is aligned with the specific needs of individuals who struggle with addiction and/or mental health issues. 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.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Working with high-risk clients with severe addiction and/or mental health issues
- Work within a Harm Reduction framework
- Develop trusting relationships with clients.
- Assist with obtaining and maintaining housing.
- Assist with daily tasks such as:

- Money Management
- Daily Medications
- Grocery Shopping
- Client Transportation
- Encourage daily hygiene.
- Complete daily notes and monthly reports
- Attend team meetings weekly/monthly depending on the need.
- Work with treatment or housing team, to provide wraparound support.

**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.
- Ability to provide positive and non-judgmental support.
- Ability to work as a member of a professional team.
- Good decision making and problem-solving skills.
- Be flexible and have strong interpersonal skills.
- Standard First Aid - Level C CPR, 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.

**Hours of work**:40 hours per week. Tuesday to Saturday schedule (Sunday & Monday off). Flexible schedule required with availability to work some evenings.

Please Quote Competition No: PDD-ISS-02-15-23

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

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

**Salary**: $22.71-$28.65 per hour

**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
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
McMan is committed to providing and maintaining a work environment that is safe and healthy for our staff and clients, accordingly we require all new staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Work Location: One location



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