Sr. Youth Development Coordinator

Senior Youth Development Coordinator

Manhattan Place Group Home

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.

Manhattan Place is a community-based group home for youth 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 Senior Youth Development Coordinator will practice within a trauma‑informed, strengths‑based, relationship‑based framework and embed a youth‑development approach. The role supports day‑to‑day operations in the house, ensures high‑quality programming, and facilitates staff development through mentoring and role‑modeling McMan’s practice foundations. It also plays a key role in integrating a wraparound approach with Manhattan youth to achieve positive outcomes through individualized team planning.

Schedule
: 3 pm‑11 pm, Tuesday‑Saturday

• Uphold a duty of care that prioritizes trauma-informed principles for 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 activities such as appointments, shopping, school, employment or leisure activities as required.
• Support youth development through role‑modeling and teaching new skills.
• Coaching and implementing DBT skills to strengthen coping strategies.
• Use verbal crisis intervention skills to support de‑escalation.
• Support staff through role‑modeling and coaching of day‑to‑day responsibilities, interactions, interventions, communication, and documentation to build competency.
• Act as primary liaison for Manhattan for youth communication, organize case conferences, implement a wraparound approach, and support staff in understanding the process.
• Facilitate regular wraparound meetings, safety planning, and engage family and natural supports for up to three youth.
• Engage the program Clinician, Indigenous Learning and Engagement Specialist, or other cultural representatives to support 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, including scheduling, petty cash, occupational health and safety requirements, medication delivery, and critical incident debrief and review.

• A Diploma or Degree in Human Services.
• 2 to 5 years’ experience working with youth with complex needs in a group care setting.
• Knowledge of the Natural Supports and Trauma‑Informed Practice Frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate relationships and connections where youth expand personal support networks.
• Skills in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, critical thinking, problem solving, and written and verbal communication.
• Understanding of how trauma, grief, and loss can impact identity and connection with natural supports.
• Understanding of expectations, principles, and philosophy around transition planning.
• Ability to attend at minimum two staff meetings per month (outside of regular work hours).
• Current Standard First Aid Certification and Suicide Intervention Training.
• Valid Driver’s license with adequate insurance coverage (minimum 2 million dollars third‑party liability).
• 3 years of driving experience with a Class 5 license.
• Current Police and Child Intervention checks (valid within 6 months).

Benefits
:
McMan offers an extensive benefits plan including vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program, available within the first month. A 100% employer‑contribution pension plan is provided after 6 months. Employees receive paid vacation, a flexible schedule, and personal days to support work‑life balance.

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 those from diverse and Indigenous backgrounds and those with disabilities.

Salary Range: $57,384 to $63,761 per year

Closing Date: July 24, 2026 (or until a suitable candidate is found)