Family Support Worker

**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 Family Resource Network in Innisfail is seeking a Full Time Permanent Family Support Worker**

The **FRN (Family Resource Network)** is funded through the Childcare and Early Intervention Delivery Division of The Ministry of Children and Family Services and has been created to provide Alberta families, children and youth aged 0-18 with evidence based and informed services. The services offered by the FRN will include child development, well-being support, caregiver capacity building supports, and social connections and supports. The FRN will recognize and respond to the unique and diverse experiences the users have. The FRN will provide a continuum of prevention and early intervention services including universal, targeted, and intensive programming dependent on the need of the users.

**Minimum Qualifications and Requirements**:

- Diploma in the Human Services Field and minimum 2 years human services experience _(consideration will be given to those with partially completed education)_
- Proof of Membership in Professional Association (when applicable)
- Committed to provide common sense, understandable and useful parenting skills.
- Standard First Aid - Level C CPR
- Suicide Intervention Training & De-Escalation Training
- Intervention Record & Criminal Record Checks with the vulnerable sector
- Class 5 Divers License, Clean Drivers Abstract and reliable vehicle for client transportation required.
- Knowledge of the Child, Youth, Family Enhancement Act considered an asset

**Responsibilities include but are not limited to**:

- In home support to families with children aged 0-18
- Family Assessment and Intervention
- Coaching and mentoring parents
- Life skills training with parents and children (6 - 18 yrs.)
- Linking families with community services
- Family support and advocacy
- Driving clients to and from designated locations.
- Facilitating Case Conferences and Family Support Network Meetings
- Group facilitation of children, youth, and parents

**Wage**:$25.00 per hour. Plus, Travel Reimbursement at $0.505/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 and vision as well as a 100% employer contribution pension after 6 months.

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

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**_

**Salary**: $25.00 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
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person