House Parent

**McMan is looking for a House Parent for the Transition to Independence Program in Lethbridge.**

**This contracted position is 6 pm - midnight, 3 days on, 3 days off.**

**Here’s how you will contribute as a House Parent within the Transition to Independence Program**:

- Emulate positive lifestyle choices including but not limited to cooking practices, communication, boundaries, cleanliness, hygiene. Provide guidance and life-skills instruction in these domains and others, as applicable.
- Assist in creating a safe, secure, and supportive environment which respects the youths, their peers, and their rights to participate in all decisions affecting time.
- Promote and monitor good nutritional habits and health and safety practices.
- Provide crisis intervention and support to ameliorate crisis situations.

**This exciting position starts as soon as we find the right person**

**Here’s what we have to offer**:

- Work-life balance.
- A great team and ongoing paid training.
- Rewarding work helping youth in Lethbridge.
- Hourly rate: $18.00 per hour
- Benefits: Employee and Family Assistance Program

**Here’s what you’ll need to get an interview**:

- Completion of a Diploma/Degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work or Social Sciences or a related field; a combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Experience in family/youth work.
- Strong programming, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Current Standard First Aid CPR Level C Certificate.
- Clear Child Intervention Check and Criminal Record Check dated within the past six (6) months.
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License, Driver’s Abstract and use of reliable vehicle with $2M Third Party Liability insurance to carry passengers.

If you’re looking to make a difference, make it with McMan

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $18.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program

Application question(s):

- Please describe your education qualifications.
- Can you confirm that you have a valid Class 5 Driver's Licence and that your 3-Year Driver's Abstract will have less than six (6) demerits?

**Experience**:

- youth and family support: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Standard First Aid Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-03-05