Transitions Worker
2 weeks ago
**Transitions Worker**
**Youth Transitions to Adulthood**
**Term position (until January 23**rd**, 2026)**
**McMan Calgary & Area**
McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association of Calgary and Area is an organization making a difference in the lives of more than 4,100 vulnerable children, youth and families annually. We support children, youth and families with complex needs that can include mental health issues, addictions, homelessness, poverty and disability by providing them with the services and supports they need to thrive. As a fundamental practice across all McMan services, we work with clients to help them maintain and grow relationships that can extend beyond our professional support - life-long connections that can help people sustain, and build on, their strengths and new skills. McMan exists because we believe in everyone’s deep and infinite worth. At McMan, no matter who you are, we will always walk with you. In everything we do, we will be humble and bold. Through these actions, we will be receptive, relevant, relational, and real with our community.
The Youth Transition to Adulthood (YTA) program provides individualized support to youth to help them prepare for independence. We are currently seeking someone who has a passion for working with youth to join our YTA program as a **Transition Worker**. The Transition Worker is responsible for supporting youth to locate appropriate housing options based on their needs, build their capacity and self-efficacy, make informed choices and plan for their futures, work towards their education and employment goals, access community resources and services, increase their social connections and build a stronger support network.
The Transition Worker will also be actively involved in supporting youth to address various complex needs including addiction and mental health and teaching life skills that will allow the youth to transition successfully into independence. A reliable vehicle is necessary for this role.
**Some of the key aspects of this role include**:
- Supporting youth in learning skills required for successful independence, accessing community resources, maintaining their health and well-being and engaging in school and employment.
- Helping youth navigate mental health and justice systems
- Identifying and engaging natural supports
- Understanding needs related to pregnancy, childbirth and parenting
- Locating and supporting youth with maintaining safe and affordable housing
- Providing support and coordination for life skills groups and recreational activities
- Working with youth to develop safety plans
- Diploma or a Degree in Human Services, Child Studies or a Child and Youth Care Counsellor Degree (CYCC) is preferred
- Experience working with youth with complex needs
- 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
- Demonstrated skills in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, critical thinking and problem solving, as well as written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of appropriate community resources
- Ability to work a flexible shift pattern that will include some evening work and occasional weekend work as well as the willingness to be on call
- Current standard First Aid Certification and Suicide Intervention Training
- Current police check and Child Intervention Record Check (current within six months)
- Valid Driver’s license, adequate insurance coverage (2 million dollars 3rd party liability) and own transportation
McMan provides a solid blend of an extensive benefit plan, personal days, and the opportunity to contribute to the community at large. Access is provided to benefits within the first month of employment, with a plan that includes vision, dental and prescription drug coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program. With three weeks of vacation, a flexible schedule, and access to 12 personal days off per year, the organization encourages a work-life balance.
**Equal Opportunity**
**Salary Range: $49,768.00 to $54,931.00**
**Closing Date: December 18**th**, 2024**
**We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.**
**Job Type**: Contract
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