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Senior Youth Development Coordinator
Description
SENIOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
WELLINGTON GROUP HOME
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
PERMANENT FULL-TIME (40 hours/ week)
If you’re looking to make a difference, make it with McMan … be the difference that changes everything!
At McMan Calgary & Area, connection is at our core. Every year, we make a meaningful difference in the lives of more than 5,000 children, youth, adults, and families by providing programs and services that support those with complex needs – including mental health challenges, addictions, homelessness, poverty, and disabilities. We believe in everyone’s deep and infinite worth, and no matter who you are, we will walk alongside you.
Through our work, we rebuild, integrate, and strengthen connections – to self, peers, families, communities, support professionals, and the land – because people need people. Our sense of well-being, identity, and belonging comes from relationships, and healing happens through these connections. Professional supports are there for a season or a reason – not a lifetime – because our goal is to empower individuals and families to thrive independently.
We are currently looking for a Senior Youth Development Coordinator for our Wellington group home. This home is a new initiative that provides a safe and stable living environment with individualized support and around the clock care for sibling groups. This program will also have a strong cultural component, with a focus on strengthening relationships and supporting Indigenous young people and their families toward reunification.
The Senior Youth Development Coordinator will practice within a trauma informed framework that is a strength-based and relationship-based. The focus of this role is to support day to day operations in the house, including ensuring high quality programming and facilitating staff development through mentoring and role modeling McMan’s practice foundations. McMan is seeking a candidate who builds strong relationships, cares deeply about people, and is willing to learn alongside youth, families, and communities.
This position will work a combination of days, evenings and weekends, depending on the rotation.
Some key aspects of this role:
- Taking a lead on each shift to ensure all responsibilities during the shift are completed.
- Providing support to staff through role modeling and coaching of day-to-day responsibilities, interactions, interventions, communication and appropriate completion of documentation.
- Supporting the Supervisor and program with day-to-day operations, such as scheduling, petty cash, occupational health and safety requirements, medication delivery, and critical incident debrief and review.
- Supporting and championing organizational and program change initiatives in a way that maintains a positive work environment.
- Acting as the primary liaison for Wellington for all youth communication, including organizing case conferences.
- Facilitating regular safety planning meetings with youth
- Recognizing and responding to trauma-related behaviours with sensitivity and understanding, emphasizing safety, cultural connectedness, and relationship development
- Accompanying and/or transporting youth to activities such as appointments, shopping, school, employment or leisure activities, or as required.
The ideal candidate:
- A Diploma or Degree in Human Services
- 2+ years of relevant experience including youth work, family roles, community leadership, cultural involvement, or lived experiences
- Knowledge of Indigenous people’s unique histories, languages, cultural practices, spiritual beliefs, and knowledge systems – direct experience working with Indigenous youth, families, and communities is strongly preferred
- Someone who builds strong relationships, cares deeply about people, and is willing to learn alongside youth, families, and communities
- Knowledge of the Natural Supports and Trauma Informed Practice Frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate relationships and connections where youth expand their personal support networks and find new and meaningful relationships
- Proven skills in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, critical thinking and problem solving, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A good understanding of how trauma, grief and loss can impact identity and connection with natural supports
- An understanding of expectations, principles and philosophy around transition planning
- The ability to attend at minimum 2 staff meetings per month (these may fall outside of regular work hours)
- Current standard First Aid Certification and Suicide Intervention Training
- Valid Driver’s license and adequate insurance coverage (2 million dollars 3rd party liability)
- 3 years of driving experience with a Class 5 license
- Current Police and Child Intervention checks (current within 6 months)
Employee Benefits and Workplace Culture
McMan provides a robust blend of employee benefits, personal days, learning & development, and the opportunity to contribute to the community at large. Access is provided to most benefits within the first month of employment, with a plan that includes income protection, health, dental, paramedical services, vision, prescription drug coverage, an Employee & Family Assistance Program, and a Wellness Spending Account. A 100% employer contribution pension plan is also provided after 6 months of employment. With paid vacation, a flexible schedule, and personal days, the organization encourages a work life balance.
Our organization is on an active reconciliation journey. Indigenous protocols, Elder guidance, and cultural learning are part of our workplace culture. Indigenous staff are supported through relational supervision and cultural practices.
Equal Opportunity
McMan is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff benefits and enriches the work environment and contributes to organizational excellence. We acknowledge that Indigenous lived experience, community connection, and cultural knowledge are valuable forms of expertise. At McMan, we welcome applications from qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds and encourage Indigenous applicants to share their experiences in ways that feel meaningful to them.
Next Steps
McMan Calgary & Area is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. If you feel you have the skills, background, and the desire to work in an extremely rewarding and challenging environment, we encourage you to apply now by providing your RESUME and COVER LETTER explaining your interest in McMan and how you can immediately bring value to this position. If you would like to share your experience in a way that differs from a traditional resume or cover letter, please reach out to people@mcmcancalgary.ca.
Salary Range: $57,384 – $63,761 per year
Closing Date: February 16, 2026 @ 12 Noon or until a suitable candidate is found
Thank you for applying to McMan. While we appreciate your interest in this role, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Note - the successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory background checks, proof of insurance, and work references.
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