Social Services High Risk Children and Youth

McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association

**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 Redirect Program in Red Deer is seeking**:
**TWO Full-Time Outreach Workers**

The **Redirect Program** is funded through the City of Red Deer and has been created to provide services to children and youth who engage in high-risk criminal type behavior and/or are being exposed to such activity. In addition to providing client centered and strength-based approach to clients the program will also provide community awareness and education. **Redirect** will target children between the ages of 6 and 11 who are experiencing or are diagnosed with FASD, PDD or other complex needs. The secondary focus is on youth between the ages of 12-18 with similar complex needs.

**Minimum Qualifications and Requirements**:

- Diploma or Degree in the Human Services Field
- 2 years of experience with high-risk youth with complex needs.
- Proof of Membership in Professional Association _(when applicable)_
- Basic First Aid Level C with Adult, Child, and Infant CPR &AED
- Suicide Intervention Training & De-Escalation Training
- Intervention Record & Criminal Record Check with the vulnerable sector
- Class 5 driver’s license, clean drivers abstract and reliable vehicle for occasional client transportation required.
- Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous Culture considered an asset.
- Strong documentation and assessment skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of Connect Parenting considered an asset.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Meet with families to gain an understanding of the concerns and needs.
- Meet with other professionals (RCMP, Mental Health Practitioners) to gather information regarding the child/youth.
- Complete intake with the family and establish goals.
- Assign group work for both child/youth and guardian(s) involved (using an evidence-based approach)
- Provide Connect 10 week educational program to support parents and caregivers
- Expose the child/youth to positive community involvement through youth work, recreation activities and experiential learning activities and building positive community connections

**Wage Range**: $27.28-$30.51 per hour, wage to be negotiated based on education and experience. Plus, Travel Reimbursement at $0.55/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, vision as well a 100% employer contribution pension after 6 months.

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

**Please Quote Competition No**: RD-RD-05-16-24

We thank all that apply. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview.
- **McMan is Committed to the Principles of Employment Equity**_
- **#INDLP**_

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

Pay: $28.65-$30.84 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

**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
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Are you comfortable with online documentation including case notes and general case management?
- Are you local to the Red Deer area and have an understanding of the supports available?
- Are you available to work evenings and weekends to meet client needs?

**Experience**:

- working with high risk youth: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Drivers Abstract (preferred)
- Criminal Record Check (preferred)
- Intervention Record Check (preferred)
- Human Services Post Secondary Education (required)
- Basic First Aid Level C training (preferred)
- Class 5 Drivers License (required)

Work Location: In person