McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association Our Family Development Program in Drayton Valley is seeking a: Casual Family Development Worker The Family Development Program provides caring and professional family support to help develop positive family relationships by teaching parenting, living, communication and behavior management skills. This program helps children, youth and parents struggling with a variety of issues and are referred to this program from their local Child and Family Services office. Responsibilities include: - Supervising family visits ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children in care - Coaching/mentoring parents in their home or community - Life skills training - Linking families with community services - Family support and advocacy - Driving clients to and from designated locations - Family search and Re-engagement - Family Group Conference Participation - Youth Work focusing on developing independent living skills Minimum Qualifications and Requirements: - Diploma in the Human Services Field and minimum 2 years human services experience (consideration will be given to those with partially completed education) - Committed to provide common sense, understandable and useful parenting skills - Knowledge of parent/child relationships and family dynamics - Have the ability to model appropriate parenting skills - Strong organizational/time management skills - Ability to work as a member of a team - Good decision making and problem solving skills - Be flexible and have strong interpersonal skills. - Standard First Aid – Level C CPR and Suicide Intervention Training - Intervention Record & Criminal Record Checks - Knowledge of the Child, Youth, Family Enhancement Act - Knowledge and experience within the Signs of Safety frame work would be an asset - Preferred experience in the CFS System Starting Wage: $22.71 per hour plus travel reimbursement Hours: Flexible schedule with availability to work primarily, evenings and weekends. If you are interested in this position, please forward your Resume to: McMan Central Region Unit 121, 4804 50th Street Innisfail, AB T4G 1C2 Email: central.careers@mcman.ca Fax: 403-227-5541 For more information visit our website at www.mcmancentral.ca Please Quote Competition No: DV-FDW-03 Competition will remain open until a successful candidate if found We thank all that apply. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview. McMan is Committed to the Principles of Employment Equity