McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association of Calgary and Area is an organization making a difference in the lives of more than 4,100 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 currently seeking someone who has a passion for working with youth and young adults. The Relief Resident Worker will be responsible for working from a client centered strength-based approach while providing support and general on-site supervision during the evening and night, to youth ages 16 to 24. The Relief Resident Worker will be actively involved in supporting youth with any individual needs that arise while on-site such as: urgent requests, cleaning, mental health, medical support, safety concerns, etc. As a Relief Resident Worker, you will have your own bedroom with the bathroom, kitchen and living area shared with a youth.

As a fundamental practice across all McMan services, we work with individuals to help them maintain and grow relationships that can extend beyond our professional support - lifelong connections that can help people sustain and build on their strengths and new skills.

Hours: The Relief Resident Worker is required to be in the home and available overnight for 12 hours – 4 hours awake and 8 hours sleep each shift (between the hours of 7pm and 7am). Active engagement with the youth during each shift is required.

 

-         Promote and actively support youth with life skills and parenting skills that will allow the youth to transition successfully to independence.

-         Organize and/or participate in in regular activities (cooking, cleaning, recreation, social, educational) with the youth, either in the home or in the community.

-         Provide support and develop relationships with the youth and their natural supports.

-         Communicate with supervisor and Transition Workers in YTA around any key issues regarding youth or house needs in a timely manner.

-         Ensure Trinity Place is maintained in a clean manner.

-         Complete emergency drills as per the outlined schedule.

 

-         Diploma or Degree in Human Services

-         Two years of relevant experience

-         Experience working with youth with complex needs

-         Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills

-         Strong writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills

-         Knowledge of the Natural Supports Framework, would be an asset

-         Current standard First Aid Certification and Suicide Intervention Training

-         Valid Driver’s license and adequate automobile insurance

-         A current Police Check and Child Intervention check are also required.

 

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 welcome applications from all qualified individuals including candidates from diverse and indigenous backgrounds and those with disabilities.

If you feel you have the skills, background and the desire to work in an extremely rewarding and challenging environment, apply now. If you’re looking to make a difference, make it with McMan. 

Salary: $22.06 per hour (Awake) and $15.00 per hour (Sleep)

Closing Date: Competition will be open until a suitable candidate is found

Submit To:    https://mcmancalgary.applytojobs.ca/trinity/41695

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.