Transition Specialist

**Transition Specialist** **Permanent (Monday - Friday 8-4 & 12-8)** **McMan Calgary & Area** **Internal/ External Posting** McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association of Calgary & Area is an organization making a difference in the lives of more than 4100 children, youth, adults and families annually. We support children, youth, adults 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. 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. McMan is recruiting for a **Transition Specialist** to join our team working from client centred and strength-based approach, utilizing the Natural Supports and Trauma Informed Practice frameworks. The Transition specialist supports tenants of the James House program who are exiting homelessness to develop their service planning and natural support teams with the goal of finding safe and stable housing while exiting the homeless serving systems of care. The Transition Specialist will also provide support to the client once they have moved into independent living in the community for three months to support safety and transition plan implementation. **Some of the key aspects of this role include**: - Build trust with individuals, valuing their expertise, and identify/strengthen their support network of family, friends, and peers. - Use supportive verbal and non-verbal communication to create a respectful, empathetic environment. Conduct assessments to understand the individual’s strengths, needs, and cultural background, capturing their unique story and tailoring support accordingly. - Through the Strengths, Needs and Cultural background assessment you facilitate a coordinated team to set measurable goals and implement strategies, keeping the individual’s choices at the center. - Create comprehensive crisis stabilization and relapse prevention plans, including strategies for managing specific risks and ensuring ongoing safety and support. - Ensure continuity and successful transitions as needs are met, maintaining support until the individual’s goals are achieved. - Demonstrated skill set in working with individuals experiencing homelessness - Understanding of and ability to work with numerous social service systems - Awareness of appropriate community resources and services - Strong writing, organizational, program planning, facilitation, and interpersonal skills - Motivational Interviewing Wraparound training or experience - Knowledge of diversity issues around culture, religion, gender or sexual identity - Previous experience facilitating teams and working within various systems - A current (no more than 6 months old) Police-Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Intervention check - Have a reliable vehicle and proof of adequate vehicle insurance This role requires flexibility in work hours together with evenings and weekends. This position is on a **_rotating schedule of 8am-4pm and 12pm-8pm._** 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. A 100% employer contribution pension plan is also provided after 6 months of employment. 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: $57,384.00- $63,761.00 annually** **Closing Date: November 25, 2024** We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.