Transition Specialist

Overview

McMan Calgary & Area is recruiting for a Transition Specialist (Permanent Full-Time, Monday – Friday 9-5). The Transition Specialist supports tenants of the James House program who are exiting homelessness to develop their service planning and natural support teams with the goal of finding safe and stable housing while exiting the homeless serving systems of care. The Transition Specialist will also provide support to the client once they have moved into independent living in the community for three months to support safety and transition plan implementation.

At McMan Calgary & Area, connection is at our core. We provide programs and services that support those with complex needs—including mental health challenges, addictions, homelessness, poverty, and disabilities. We believe in everyone’s value, and we walk alongside individuals and families to empower them to thrive independently.

• Deliver client-centred, strengths-based support using Natural Supports, Trauma-Informed, and Harm Reduction approaches.
• Build trusting relationships with individuals and their support networks to promote stability and long-term success.
• Complete strengths, needs, and cultural discovery processes to inform individualized service planning.
• Facilitate collaborative team planning, including individualized plans and crisis/safety plans.
• Contribute to program evaluation, quality assurance, and Wraparound practice standards, including certification requirements.

• A degree or diploma in Human Services
• Three (3) years’ experience working with vulnerable populations
• Strong writing, organizational, program planning and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated skill set in working with individuals experiencing homelessness
• Awareness of appropriate community resources and services
• High Fidelity Wraparound training or experience
• Current standard First Aid Certification and Suicide Intervention Training
• Valid Driver’s license and adequate insurance coverage ($2 million third-party liability)
• Child Welfare Intervention Check and Police Check (current within 6 months)

McMan provides a robust blend of employee benefits, personal days, learning & development, and opportunities to contribute to the community. Benefits are accessible within the first month of employment and include 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 provided after 6 months of employment.

With paid vacation, a flexible schedule, and personal days, we support work-life balance. Indigenous protocols, Elder guidance, and cultural learning are part of our workplace culture, with Indigenous staff supported through relational supervision and cultural practices.

McMan is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff benefits and enriches the work environment. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds and encourage Indigenous applicants to share their experiences in meaningful ways.

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit and you have the skills and background to work in a rewarding and challenging environment, apply now by providing your resume and cover letter explaining your interest in McMan and how you can contribute to this position. If you would like to share your experience in a non-traditional format, you may contact

Salary Range: $57,384.00 - $63,761.00 annually

Closing Date:
Until a suitable candidate is found

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The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory background checks, proof of insurance, and work references. Thank you for applying to McMan; only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The collection, use, and retention of personal information will be in accordance with McMan privacy policies and practices.