About McMan South

Helping children, youth and families who have diverse and complex needs in southern Alberta.
We’re 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.

Job Details

If you’re looking to make a difference, make it with McMan!

McMan South is a non-profit organization that provides social services to the communities of Brooks, Crowsnest Pass, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Pincher Creek, and the surrounding area of southern Alberta. Our dedicated team cultivates professional relationships with participants to ensure they have access to the opportunities they deserve, through 30-plus programs and over 200 staff in the region.

McMan is looking for Relief Youth Workers for our Youth Residential Programs in Lethbridge.

We are looking for Relief Workers for various programs at McMan in Lethbridge. The programs include Parkside Group Home (ages 12-17) and Personalized Community Care (ages 11-17).

Here’s how you will contribute as a Relief Youth Worker:

• Create positive interactions to enhance social skills, connection to the community, recreational opportunities; helping participants by using an approach that is strengths-based, participant-centered, from a trauma informed and harm reduction lens.

Here’s what we have to offer:

• Flexible schedule in various residential settings.
• A rewarding career in a positive workplace that promotes a healthy work/life balance.
• Ongoing paid training.
• Hourly wage: $21.54/hr; $15.00/hr sleep shifts, $3.00/hr shift differential on awake shifts between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program for counselling, legal, financial, and nutritional support.

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

• Degree/Diploma in human services, social sciences, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Understanding of cognitive and physical disabilities, addictions, and mental health.
• Experience working with youth and families, as well as working with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, coaching and intervention skills.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office)
• Current Standard First Aid CPR Level C or CSA Standard Z1210-17 Intermediate First Aid Certificate.
• Clear Intervention Record Check and clear Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector dated within past six months.
• Valid Alberta Driver’s License, Driver’s Abstract, and use of reliable vehicle with $2M Third Party Liability insurance.

These exciting positions start as soon as we find the right people!

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

This job posting will remain open until suitable candidates are hired.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $21.54 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Can you confirm that you have had a valid 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)

License/Certification:

• Standard First Aid CPR Level C Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person