Youth Development Coordinator; Floater

Position: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR (FLOATER)
At McMan Calgary & Area, connection is at our core. Every year, we make a meaningful difference in the lives of more than 5,000 children, youth, adults, and families by providing programs and services that support those with complex needs – including mental health challenges, addictions, homelessness, poverty, and disabilities. We believe in everyone’s deep and infinite worth, and no matter who you are, we will walk alongside you.

Through our work, we rebuild, integrate, and strengthen connections – to self, peers, families, communities, support professionals, and the land – because people need people. Our sense of well-being, identity, and belonging comes from relationships, and healing happens through these connections. Professional supports are there for a season or a reason – not a lifetime – because our goal is to empower individuals and families to thrive independently.

We are currently looking for  Youth Development Coordinator (Floater)  staff to work with both our Wellington and Manhattan Place community care group homes.

Wellington  is a community-based reunification home supporting a sibling group of seven youth  aged 8–15  who are referred through Stoney Nakoda Family Services. This home provides a safe and stable living environment with individualized support and around the clock care for sibling groups. This program will also have a strong cultural component, with a focus on strengthening relationships and supporting Indigenous young people and their families toward reunification.

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

Hours of Work:  Shifts will vary and will include days, evenings, nights, and weekends based on identified program needs. A consistent schedule will be provided whenever possible.

Youth Development Coordinators take on a caregiving role within the group home by providing 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 incumbent is expected to model a collaborative, cooperative approach focused on the personal, social, cultural and educational development of youth.

As a Floater Youth Development Coordinator, you will work as the second staff member on shift, supporting the program to maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment for youth. You will work alongside program staff members and contribute to the program’s daily routines, activities, and operational needs.

Key aspects of this role

Upholding a duty of care that prioritizes trauma-informed principles to address the complex needs of children and youth who have experienced significant trauma.

Recognizing and responding to trauma-related behaviours with sensitivity and understanding, emphasizing safety, cultural connectedness, and relationship development.

Assisting youth to develop life skills, social skills and/or access to community resources.

Organizing and coordinating general aspects of youth day-to-day needs (e.g., supporting youth with daily needs including getting ready for school, setting up appointments, attending monthly meetings with caseworkers, general household duties such as meal preparation, laundry, and cleaning, etc.).

Teaching and supporting individuals with activities such as hygiene, basic cooking, money management, shopping, and safety skills.

Facilitating physical, recreational, educational, social, cultural, and vocational activities.

Accompanying and/or transporting youth to activities such as appointments, shopping, school, employment or leisure activities, or as required.

Supporting youth development through role modeling and teaching new skills.

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