Youth Development Coordinator - Relief

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR - RELIEF

MANHATTAN PLACE GROUP HOME

RELIEF (Casual Role)

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

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.

Manhattan Place is a community-based group home for complex youth who are referred through Children’s Services. This home provides a safe and stable living environment with individualized support and around the clock care for youth aged 12-17 years. Manhattan Place works closely with youth to strengthen relationships with their families and friends and foster connections in the community.

The Youth Development Coordinator will take on a caregiving role within community group care. The Youth Development Coordinator provides a caring and nurturing home environment that is committed to ensuring daily needs are met in a safe and supportive way. The Youth Development Coordinator will practice from a trauma-informed framework to embed a youth development approach that is both strength and relationship based.

The Youth Development Coordinator is expected to model a collaborative, cooperative approach focused on the personal, social, cultural and educational development of youth.

Through the provision of day-to-day care, providing case management, setting goals with youth, liaising with caseworkers, working with natural supports, and preparing youth for transition, the Youth Development Coordinator will teach life skills, and help youth establish normal routines while promoting their overall well-being. The Youth Development Coordinator will use both the principles of Wraparound and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) as a foundational guide to support interventions and youth development.

Hours of Work: The Youth Development Coordinator - Relief may work days, evenings, nights or weekend shifts as there are no preset scheduled hours.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Diploma/Degree in Human Services or similar
• 2 to 5 years’ experience in working with youth with complex needs in a group care setting
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong writing, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• A good understanding of how trauma, grief and loss can impact identity and connection with natural supports.
• Knowledge of the Natural Supports and Trauma Informed Practice Frameworks would be an asset
• Current standard First Aid Certification and Suicide Intervention Training
• Valid Driver’s license and adequate insurance coverage ($2 million in 3rd party liability coverage)
• 3 years of driving experience with a Class 5 license
• Current Police and Child Intervention checks (current within 6 months)

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 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 Range: $22.06 per hour

Closing Date: January 5, 2026

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