Social Services Family Development 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 Development Program located in Wetaskiwin serving rural communities in the area is seeking**:
**Two Part Time Family Development Worker**

The **Family Development** Program provides caring and professional family support to help develop positive family relationships by teaching parenting, living, communication and behavior management skills. This program helps children, youth and parents struggling with a variety of issues. Clients are referred to this program from their local Children Services office.

**Minimum Qualifications and Requirements**:

- Diploma or Degree in the Human Services field and preferred 2 years human services experience.
- Proof of Membership in Professional Association _(when applicable)_
- Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous Culture
- Basic First Aid Level C with Adult, Child, and infant CPR &AED
- Suicide Intervention Training & De-Escalation Training
- Intervention Record Check & Criminal Record Check with the vulnerable sector
- Class 5 Driver’s License, Clean Drivers Abstract and reliable vehicle for client transportation.
- Knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act
- Knowledge and experience within the Signs of Safety framework would be an asset. Preferred experience in the CS System

**Responsibilities include**:

- Supervise Visits between children and biological family.
- Youth Work and Engagement including connection with Natural Supports.
- Connect Families with community supports, including family advocacy and support.
- Support Cultural Engagement and Learning
- Family Assessment and Intervention
- Coaching/mentoring parents
- Life skills training
- Facilitating Case Conferences and Family Support Network Meetings

**Wage Range**: $27.08 - $28.65/hr. 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**:30 hours per week with the ability to work up to 40 hours. A flexible schedule is required with availability to work evenings and weekends to meet client needs.

**Please Quote Competition No**: WET-KCWS-04-25-24

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

INDHP

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

Pay: $27.08-$28.65 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Do you have a reliable vehicle for occasional client transportation?
- Are you comfortable with online documentation including case note management?
- Are you able to work evenings and weekend to meet client needs?
- Are you local to Wetaskiwin and area and have an understanding of the supports available?

**Experience**:

- Human Services: 2 years (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