Sr. Youth Development Coordinator

SENIOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR MANHATTAN PLACE GROUP HOME

Permanent Full Time – 40 hours/week, Internal/External.

McMan Calgary & Area connects with more than 5,000 people each year by delivering programs that support those with mental health challenges, addiction, homelessness, poverty, and disabilities. We believe in everyone’s deep and infinite worth and walk alongside you.

Manhattan Place is a community‑based group home for youth aged 12‑17 referred through Children’s Services. It provides a safe, stable living environment with individualized support and 24‑hour care, while helping youth strengthen relationships with family, friends, and the community.

3:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Tuesday to Saturday.

• Uphold a duty of care that prioritizes trauma‑informed principles for children and youth who have experienced significant trauma.
• Recognize and respond to trauma‑related behaviours with sensitivity, emphasizing safety, cultural connectedness, and relationship development.
• Take lead on each shift to ensure all responsibilities are completed.
• Accompany and/or transport youth to appointments, shopping, school, employment, leisure activities, or other required outings.
• Support youth development through role modeling, teaching new skills, and coaching DBT strategies to strengthen coping.
• Implement verbal crisis intervention skills to support de‑escalation.
• Provide support to staff through role modeling, coaching day‑to‑day responsibilities, interventions, communication, and documentation, building staff competency.
• Act as the primary liaison for Manhattan in all youth communication, organize case conferences, and support the wraparound process.
• Facilitate regular wraparound meetings, safety planning, and engage family and natural supports for up to three youth.
• Collaborate with the program Clinician, Indigenous Learning and Engagement Specialist, or other cultural representatives to develop strategies that help youth explore identity and cultural connections.
• Champion organizational and program change initiatives that maintain a positive work environment.
• Support the Supervisor and program with day‑to‑day operations such as scheduling, petty cash, occupational health & safety, medication delivery, and critical incident debrief, as discussed with the Supervisor and Manager.

• Diploma or Degree in Human Services.
• 2–5 years of experience working with youth with complex needs in a group care setting.
• Knowledge of Natural Supports and Trauma‑Informed Practice Frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate relationships and connections that expand youth networks and foster new meaningful relationships.
• Strong crisis intervention, conflict resolution, critical thinking, problem‑solving, and written & verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of how trauma, grief, and loss impact identity and connections with natural supports.
• Understanding of expectations, principles, and philosophy around transition planning.
• Availability to attend at least two staff meetings per month, even if outside regular hours.
• Current First Aid Certification and Suicide Intervention Training.
• Valid driver’s licence and adequate insurance coverage (minimum third‑party liability of $2 million).
• Minimum 3 years of driving experience with a Class 5 licence.
• Current Police and Child Intervention checks within the last 6 months.

McMan offers a comprehensive benefits package from month one, including vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, Employee Assistance Program, a 100 % employer‑contribution pension plan after six months, paid vacation, a flexible schedule, and personal days to support work‑life balance.

McMan is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those from diverse and Indigenous backgrounds and individuals with disabilities.

Salary Range: $57,384 – $63,761 per year.

Closing Date:
July 10 2026 (or until a suitable candidate is found).