COMMUNITY YOUTH WORKERS(s)

(Full Time and Casual positions available)

About the position:

McMan’s Family Intervention Services program is looking for experienced Community Youth Worker(s). If you have experience supporting youth from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous communities, understand family dynamics and trauma-informed care, and can foster healthy relationships, this role is for you.

Reporting to the Program Supervisor, the Community Youth Worker is responsible for providing supervision, support, and counseling to youth in the program. This includes case planning and management, as well as coordinating activities tailored to the youth’s interests. The Community Youth Worker collaborates creatively and effectively with youth and their support networks to help them achieve their goals.

Please indicate on your resume or cover letter which position you are applying for.

1. Full-Time Permanent Position – 40 hours per week (benefits included)

OR

2. Casual Position – flexible and willing to work afternoons, evenings, weekends (No benefits included)

Location: Edmonton, Alberta and Surrounding area

What you’ll do:

· Support youth in developing a range of healthy individual coping and problem-solving skills

· Promote community inclusion by engaging and supporting the youth with their interests

· Effectively support and counsel youth, utilizing strong observational and listening skills

· Provide youth with information, guidance and resources on how to access and use various support networks

· Demonstrate a wide range of skills and knowledge of intervention resources and methods.

· Ability to engage youth creatively through innovative and culturally respectful approaches.

· Comfortable and willing to drive regularly to Indigenous Nations.

What you bring:

· Completion of Degree or Diploma in the Human Services field

· Six (6) months of directly related experience in youth and/or family work

· Equivalencies may be considered

· Police Information Check; including the Vulnerable Persons Sector Check (from within the last 6 months)

· Children Services Intervention Record Check (from within the last 6 months)

· Current Emergency First Aid-Level C CPR + AED

· Valid class 5 driver’s license, a current drivers abstract, auto insurance with a minimum of $2 million third-party liability coverage, and a reliable vehicle are required. Comfortable in driving an agency vehicle is an asset.

· Organizational skills and ability to prioritize

· Strong counseling, mediation, crisis intervention, program planning and communication skills

· Excellent knowledge of the Child Youth and Family Enhancement Act

What’s in it for you:

· Rate of Pay: $22.54 - $25.38 per hour, depending on experience and education

· An opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities.

· A commitment to a healthy work life balance, Inclusive and fun environment!

· Comprehensive benefits plan that begins on day one of employment

· Employee and Family Assistance Program.

· Basic life insurance, pension plan, disability and wellness programs.

· Paid holidays and generous paid time-off.

· Opportunities for professional growth and development; paid training.

· The ability to work with an agency that appreciates YOU!

Closing Date: July 7, 2025

Competition Number: EOP-21 (Please include on cover letter or resume)

Please apply by email to McMan Human Resources through Indeed.

Address: 11016 127 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5M 0T2

McMan Youth, Family and Community Services is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We encourage First Nations, Métis, and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the organization to apply.

We thank you for your interest; however, only selected applicants will be contacted.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: $22.54-$25.38 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Do you have 6 months experience in youth and/or family work?

Education:

• DCS / DEC (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 License, Drivers Abstract, and auto insurance (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-07