Family Services

2 weeks ago


Medicine Hat, Canada Ronald McDonald House Charities Alberta Full time

**Family Services & Programs Coordinator**

**Part-Time, 25-30 Hours per Week**

Ronald McDonald House Charities® Alberta (RMHCA) is passionate about providing a home away from home for families with seriously ill or injured children who must travel for medical care.

We know that a family with a sick child is a sick family. Our Ronald McDonald Houses provide a warm, compassionate and comfortable environment where families can share experiences, receive respite and distraction, eat a warm homemade meal and rest, all while caring for their child at the hospital next door.

RMHCA is part of a global network of Houses, Family Rooms, Care Mobiles and Comfort Carts prioritizing family-centered care through delivery of our unique core programs. RMHCA operates four Houses offering 87 private family suites, and three Comfort Carts that deliver bedside services in hospital.

We’re currently engaged in a multi-year, $80M capital campaign to reduce the service gap by tripling our capacity in Calgary and Edmonton. Construction on an expanded facility in Calgary is currently underway and scheduled for completion in 2025.

**Your Role**

You are responsible for working with RMHC Alberta families to ensure they have accommodations, general office administration, room check ins/check outs, and overall cleanliness and safety of the House as required on a day-to-day basis. You also support in planning and execution of a variety of House programs and provides guidance and support to House volunteers.

This is a part time position based out of the Medicine Hat Ronald McDonald House, working 25-30 hours per week. The typical schedule will be Monday to Friday 12:00pm - 5:00pm.

**Your Key Responsibilities**

Family Services
- Process room referrals, manage wait list, perform family check-ins and check-outs, room inspections, room payments, liaise with hospital staff (social workers, nurses, doctors etc.) or other referring partners, and with third party payment agencies.
- Contact waitlisted families for next day to inform them of room availability.
- Sign in and engage with day use families, providing support if needed.
- Respond to family queries and concerns.
- Identify, respond to, report and record emergency risk situations in the manner communicated in training and in the emergency procedures manual.
- Ensure adherence to House policies by registered guests and/or their approved visitors.
- Accept and receive monetary and gift-in-kind donations..

Program Support
- Use volunteer resources to support the unique needs of our families, develop and provide a broad range of activities that provide relaxation and fun.
- Promote and build upon a sense of community for families, within the House and broader community by developing a positive, compassionate, supportive and engaging environment.
- Work with the provincial Program Coordinator team to creatively provide and prepare special occasions around holidays within a multi-cultural community atmosphere.
- Provide orientation, stewardship and day of assistance to volunteers.
- Work with the General Manager to budget for any annual grants or donations that are directly set for programming.

Volunteer Support
- Assign tasks to volunteers as necessary, ensuring their time is utilized in efficient and effective manner.
- Update volunteers on new procedures and programs/services.
- Liaise with the General Manager with respect to volunteer performance or any concerns.

House Management
- Ensure proper cleanliness of the House inside and out.
- Liaise with the General Manager regarding required tasks on a as needed basis to support the families.
- Advise General Manager of any area requiring repair work and maintenance projects of infrastructure, including House appliances, furnace, water, heat, etc.
- Always ensure the safety and security of the house.

**Required Qualifications**
- High School Diploma.
- 2+ years’ experience working with families and children.
- Strong interpersonal skills, capable of working with people with varied backgrounds.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Organized and motivated.
- Must provide a clear criminal record check including a vulnerable persons check.

**What we Offer**
- Competitive wage.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Social events.
- Opportunity to participate in various committees.
- A culture built on our values of passionate, excellence, entrepreneurial, relentless, people-first.

RMHCA is proud to be recognized as a 2022 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice. We employ 87 people and hundreds of volunteers.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural safety are guiding principles at RMHC Alberta. We recognize the ongoing need to ensure DEI is reflected in our day-to-day activities; to champion continuous learning for staff, volunteers and the board; to create policies and practices that support DEI; and to find ways to measure our progress and continually improve. If you require accommodation, please advise us during the r



  • Medicine Hat, Canada Bridges Family Programs Full time

    We are currently recruiting for a _**Bridges Family Support Worker**_ in Medicine Hat and rural areas. **Key Responsibilities**: - Maintain a trusting, supportive relationship with families by providing information and support through regular home visits, meetings, phone calls, case conferences, etc. - Support families in the Medicine Hat and rural...


  • Medicine Hat, Canada McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association Full time

    We are looking for a **Facilitator for the Family Resource Network Program** at **McMan Medicine Hat.** Here is how you will contribute as a **FRN Facilitator**: - Facilitate evening groups one to two days per week based on sessions offered. - Work with youth aged 7-13 in a group setting, sessions are based on needs. - Programming centered on...


  • Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

    General / Family Practitioner - Medicine Hat Family Medicine (Community/Primary Care) MED0002JJ 1 day ago Description:Alberta Health Services, South Zone is currently recruiting for a full-time General Practitioner in the community of Medicine Hat and at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital.A full time practice is generally accepted as engagement in clinical...


  • Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

    General / Family Practitioner - Medicine Hat Family Medicine (Community/Primary Care) MED0002JJ 1 day ago Description: Alberta Health Services, South Zone is currently recruiting for a full-time General Practitioner in the community of Medicine Hat and at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. A full time practice is generally accepted as engagement in...


  • Medicine Hat, AB, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

    General / Family Practitioner - Medicine Hat Family Medicine (Community/Primary Care) MED0002JJ 1 day ago Description: Alberta Health Services, South Zone is currently recruiting for a  full-time General Practitioner  in the community of Medicine Hat and at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. A full time practice is generally accepted as engagement...


  • Medicine Hat, Canada McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association Full time

    McMan is looking fora **Full Time Transportation Support Worker for the Supervised Family Time Program in Medicine Hat.** The Supervised Family Time program creates meaningful visits with families by creating a safe, secure, and supportive environment which respects the service participant’s right to participate in all decisions affecting them; create a...


  • Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada Medicine Hat Public School Division Full time

    Family School Liaison Worker (FSLW) Full-Time Temporary Position to end June 30 , 202 5 The role of the Family School Liaison Worker (FSLW) is to work collaboratively as part of the school-based team to ensure that students' social and emotional needs are met within the context of an inclusive educational system. FSLW acts as the connection between families,...


  • Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada Medicine Hat Public School Division Full time

    Full-Time Position starting ASAP ending about June 30, 2025The role of the Family School Liaison Worker (FSLW) is to work collaboratively as part of the school-based team to ensure that students' social and emotional needs are met within the context of an inclusive educational system. FSLW acts as the connection between families, students, educators, and the...


  • Medicine Hat, Canada Medicine Hat Public School Division Full time

    Full-Time Position starting ASAP ending about June 30, 2025 The role of the Family School Liaison Worker (FSLW) is to work collaboratively as part of the school-based team to ensure that students’ social and emotional needs are met within the context of an inclusive educational system. FSLW acts as the connection between families, students, educators, and...


  • Medicine Hat, Canada Medicine Hat Public School Division Full time

    Full-Time Position starting ASAP ending about June 30, 2025 The role of the Family School Liaison Worker (FSLW) is to work collaboratively as part of the school-based team to ensure that students’ social and emotional needs are met within the context of an inclusive educational system. FSLW acts as the connection between families, students, educators, and...


  • Medicine Hat, Canada Medicine Hat Public School Division Full time

    Family School Liaison Worker (FSLW) Full-Time Temporary Position to end June 30 , 202 5 The role of the Family School Liaison Worker (FSLW) is to work collaboratively as part of the school-based team to ensure that students' social and emotional needs are met within the context of an inclusive educational system. FSLW acts as the connection between families,...


  • Medicine Hat, Canada Medicine Hat Public School Division Full time

    Family School Liaison Worker (FSLW) Full-Time Temporary Position to end June 30 , 202 5 The role of the Family School Liaison Worker (FSLW) is to work collaboratively as part of the school-based team to ensure that students' social and emotional needs are met within the context of an inclusive educational system. FSLW acts as the connection between families,...


  • Medicine Hat, Canada McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association Full time

    McMan is looking for a **Full Time Awake Overnight Youth Worker **for the **Inn Between Group Home.** **Here is how you will contribute as an Overnight Youth Worker with the Inn Between**: - Provide care, support and supervision for up to six youths ages 12-17 in a 24-hour residential group setting using a trauma-informed, strengths-based,...


  • Medicine Hat, Canada McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association Full time

    We are looking for a **Part Time (16 hours per week) Recovery Support Worker (LYNX Recovery House) for Medicine Hat.** **Here is how you will contribute as a Recovery Support Worker**: - The LYNX Recovery House provides a safe, supportive, sober, and abstinence-based transitional housing environment for individuals 18+ who are awaiting treatment or are...


  • Medicine Hat, Canada McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association Full time

    McMan is looking for a Full Time Youth Worker in Medicine Hat for the Inn Between Group Home. Here is how you will contribute as a Youth Worker with the Inn Between: - Provide care, support and supervision for up to six youths ages 12-17 in a 24-hour residential group setting using a trauma-informed, strengths-based, participant-centered approach. - Create...


  • Medicine Hat, Canada Alberta Health Services Full time

    **Your Opportunity**: Alberta Health Protective Services is a 24 hours per day 7 days a week department who employs sworn Community Peace Officers that ensure a superior level of safety and security to patients, Visitors, and employees while they attend our facilities. The services provided are an integrated approach with our clinical partners using a...

  • Full Time Case Manager

    2 months ago


    Medicine Hat, Canada McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association Full time

    **McMan is looking for a Full-Time Case Manager for the Drug Treatment Court in Medicine Hat. This is a justice-focused program not a social services program.** **Here’s how you will contribute as a Case Manager within the Drug Treatment Court Program**: - Maintain and monitor all file documentation as per program and McMan Policy. - Accurately observe...


  • Medicine Hat, Canada Canalta Food Services Ltd. Full time

    Our A&W location on Strachan Road in Medicine Hat, Alberta is now hiring for a permanent food service supervisor position! As an A&W Supervisor you receive: - A competitive wage - Food discounts - Great training - Growth opportunities throughout the entire organization - Long-term friendships and working relationships - Experience in the service industry...


  • Medicine Hat, Canada Next Step Residential Services Full time

    **Next Step's Mission**: Inspiring people with disabilities by encouraging independence, a meaningful community presence and an enriched quality of life. **Position Description**: There are 3 full-time and/or part-time Community Disability Services Worker opportunities required for the Adult Department in Medicine Hat, to work one on one or a staffed...


  • Medicine Hat, Canada Next Step Residential Services Full time

    **Next Step's Mission**: Inspiring people with disabilities by encouraging independence, a meaningful community presence and an enriched quality of life. **Position Description**: There are 3 full-time and/or part-time Community Disability Services Worker opportunities required for the Adult Department in Medicine Hat, to work one on one or a staffed...