Social Services Intervention Support Specialist

Posting Details

Posted on October 6, 2026

Locations

Red Deer, AB , CAN

On-site

Travel Required :
Yes

Pay or shift range: $27.28 CAD to $30.51 CAD

Frontline

Full-Time

Requisition #: SOCIA
001157

Description
McMan is a not-for-profit agency that has been operating since 1975.  McMan provides a range of comprehensive programs across Alberta. Earning a sound reputation from success stories and positive relationships, McMan has become well known for being a responsive, highly competent, and innovative partner in service delivery. A diverse range of programs and services are accessible through local offices across Alberta to anyone who needs help.

We believe that help from someone who cares should never be out of reach.

Our Life Skills Outreach Program in Red Deer is seeking a Full Time Temporary Intervention and Support Specialist.

McMan's  PDD Life Skills Outreach Program  provides hands-on training and education to clients. Intervention and Support Specialists focus on individuals who struggle with addiction and/or mental health issues along with the criteria for eligibility for Disability Services through the Government of Alberta.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

Post secondary diploma at minimum, preferred degree directly related to Human Services from an approved institution

Required 1 year frontline experience directly related to human services, preferred 3 years frontline experience with complex needs or co occurring disabilities in vulnerable populations

Proof of Membership in Professional Association (when applicable)

Experience in working with substance abuse, AISH, as well as PDD.

Committed to developing positive and therapeutic relationships with clients.

Basic First Aid Level C with Adult, Child, and Infant CPR &AED

Suicide Intervention Training & De-Escalation Training

Intervention Record Check & Criminal Record Check including the vulnerable sector.

Class 5 drivers license, clean drivers abstract and reliable vehicle for occasional client transportation required.

Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous Culture considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Work within a Harm Reduction framework

Working with high-risk clients with severe addiction and/or mental health issues

Develop trusting relationships with clients.

Assist with obtaining and maintaining housing.

Assist with daily tasks such as:

Money Management

Daily Medications

Grocery Shopping

Client Transportation

Encourage daily hygiene.

Wage Range:  $27.28/hr.

- $30.51/hr plus, Travel Reimbursement at $0.57/KM.

Benefits :
McMan promotes the wellbeing of our employees, promoting flexibility, health, and wellness, as well as an excellent benefit package that includes extended health care, dental, and vision.

Hours of work:  40 hours per week. Candidates must be available to work select afternoons, evenings and weekends to provide programming that serves a wide range of populations.

Competition will remain open until a successful candidate is found.

We thank all that apply. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an multi step interview process.

McMan is Committed to the Principles of Employment Equity

Travel Required
Yes. Red Deer and surrounding area. Travel Reimbursement at $0.57/KM.