Social Services Family Facilitator

**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 Lacombe is seeking a: Full-Time Permanent Family Facilitator**

The **FRN (Family Resource Network)** is funded through the Childcare and Early Intervention Delivery Branch 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 support, and social connections and supports.

**Minimum Qualifications and Requirements**:

- A certificate or 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)_
- Proven record of group facilitation
- Knowledge of parent/child relationships and family dynamics
- Can model appropriate parenting skills.
- 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.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Group facilitation of children, youth, and parents within the designated communities (travel required)
- Providing education to parents in the areas of a child’s physical, emotional, and social developmental milestones
- Mentorship in the areas of emotional, behavioral & social development for youth
- Linking families with community services
- Family support and advocacy
- Working with families to engage, teach and support them in achieving their full potential with their children (ages 0 - 18 yrs.)

**Wage Range**: $23.46 - $26.24 per hour. Wage to be negotiated based on education and directly related 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 at minimum one Saturday a month.

We thank all that apply. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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Pay: $23.46-$26.24 per hour

Expected hours: 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:

- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Are you comfortable with online documentation including case note management?
- Are you able to work some evenings and and at minimum one Saturday a month to provide programming?
- Are you local to Lacombe and have an understanding of the supports available?
- Do you have a reliable vehicle and understand travel to communities outside of Lacombe is required?

**Experience**:

- Group Facilitation: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Criminal Record Check (preferred)
- Intervention Record Check (preferred)
- Drivers Abstract (preferred)
- Basic First Aid Training with Adult and Child CPR (preferred)
- Human Services Post Secondary Education (required)
- Class 5 Drivers License (required)

Work Location: In person