Family Facilitator

McMan is a not-for-profit agency 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 Family Resource Network in Stettler is seeking a : Full-Time Family Facilitator

The FRN (Family Resource Network) is funded through the Childcare and Early Intervention Delivery Branch of The Ministry of Children and Family Services and has been created to provide Alberta families, children and youth aged 0-18 with evidence based and informed services. The services offered by the FRN will include child development, well-being support, caregiver capacity building support, and social connections and supports.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements :

• A certificate or diploma in the Human Services Field and minimum 2 years human services experience (consideration will be given to those with partially completed education)
• Proof of Membership in Professional Association (when applicable)
• Proven record of group facilitation
• Committed to provide common sense, understandable and useful parenting skills.
• Standard First Aid - Level C CPR, Suicide Intervention Training & De-Escalation Training
• Intervention Record & Criminal Record Check with the vulnerable sector
• Class 5 Driver’s License, Clean Drivers Abstract and reliable vehicle for occasional client transportation required.
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous Culture considered an asset.

Responsibilities include :

• Group facilitation of children, youth, and parents
• Providing education to parents in the areas of a child’s physical, emotional, and social developmental milestones
• Coaching/mentoring parents on how to achieve success in the developmental milestone stages.
• Mentorship in the areas of emotional, behavioral & social development for youth
• Linking families with community services
• Working with families to engage, teach and support them in achieving their full potential with their children (ages 0 - 18 yrs.)

Wage Range : $23.25 per hour. Plus Travel Reimbursement at $0.505/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, vision as well a 100% employer contribution pension after 6 months.

Hours of work :40 hours a week. A flexible schedule is required with availability to work evenings and at minimum one Saturday a month.

Please Quote Competition No : STLR-FF-08-21-23

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

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Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Salary : $23.25 per hour

Benefits :

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stettler, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience :

• Facilitation: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Human Services Post Secondary Education (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person