Full-Time Youth Worker

About McMan:

We are a non-profit organization with offices in Brooks, Crowsnest Pass, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and Pincher Creek, and we serve those communities and the surrounding area.

At McMan South we work collectively to reshape lives. Whether they are the lives of individuals we work for or the lives of the bright and talented employees we work with – we focus on human connection. Our staff are specialized professionals with diverse backgrounds and experience who enjoy a positive organizational culture. We believe that by treating our employees well, in a healthy and safe environment, they will feel empowered to help our service participants to the best of their ability.

About the position:

Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor and in conjunction with the program team, the Youth Worker is responsible for supervising and counselling youth and families on an individual and group basis. Generally, the Youth Worker is responsible for overall case management and case co-ordination activities of their youth, within the parameters of the program. The Youth Worker may also be responsible for delivering basic care, competency development, recreational and counselling services to all or a portion of the youth in the program.

McMan is looking for a Full-Time Youth Worker for our Parkside Group Home in Lethbridge.

Shift Rotation:

• Tuesdays - 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

• Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays - 3:00 – 11:00 pm

• Saturdays - 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Here's how you will contribute as a Youth Worker within the Parkside Group Home:

• Establish helping relationships with youth and their support networks.
• Support the team environment.
• Create positive interactions to enhance adaptive functioning, social skills, recreational opportunities, self-regulation skills, life-skills, and connection to the community for youth with significant disabilities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of intervention resources and methods.
• Provide youth with guidance to assist them in addressing problem situations and/or behaviors.

Here's what we have to offer:

• Work-life balance.
• A great team and ongoing paid training.
• Rewarding work helping youth in Lethbridge.
• Hourly rate: $ $25.61 per hour, depending on education and experience
• Benefits: Extensive group benefits package, Pension, Employee and Family Assistance Program, time off allowances.

Here's what you'll need to get an interview:

• Early Childhood Education, Disability Studies, Child and Youth Care Diploma or a Degree in human services.
• Six months' experience in family and youth work; two years' experience preferred.
• Six months' experience in early childhood education and disability services; two years' experience preferred.
• Strong counselling, program planning, organizational and communication skills.
• Current Standard First Aid CPR Level C Certificate or CSA Standard Z Intermediate First Aid Certificate.
• Clear Child Intervention Record Check, dated within the past six months.
• Clear Police Information Check with vulnerable sector, dated within past six months.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License (with three years' experience), Driver's Abstract, and use of reliable vehicle with $2M Third Party Liability insurance.

To apply please upload your cover letter and resume to Indeed.

The posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.86-$25.61 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Do you have a current Standard First Aid CPR Level C Certificate or CSA Standard Z Intermediate First Aid Certificate?
• Can you confirm that you have had a Class 5 Driver's License for at least 3 years in Canada, and that your 3-year Driver's Abstract will have less than six (6) demerits?

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• child and youth care: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person