Community Outreach Worker
Posted:
29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Community Outreach Worker
Collaborative Outreach Preventing Exploitation Program (COPE)
Full Time Permanent
McMan Calgary
Internal/External
Meaningful work. Lasting impact.
At McMan Calgary & Area connection is at the centre of everything we do. Each year we support more than 5000 children youth adults and families facing complex challenges including mental health concerns addiction homelessness poverty and disability. We believe every person has deep and lasting worth and we see people for who they are not for what theyre facing.
Our work helps people rebuild and strengthen connections to self peers family community culture and the land. Belonging identity and wellbeing grow through relationships because people need people. Professional support is there for a season or a reason not a lifetime. We create the conditions; people build the lives they want for themselves.
The Role
If you are passionate about supporting youth and strengthening families wed like to talk to you about an exciting opportunity to join our COPE the role of Community Outreach Worker you will engage directly with youth who are at risk of or involved in sexual exploitation focusing on prevention education and case management support for youth and their families. Working alongside partnering agencies you will help ensure a collaborative client-centered approach to mitigating risk and building safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitating Inter-Agency Collaboration: Delivering individualized case management based on the unique needs and goals of each youth alongside partner agencies.
- Coordinating Safety & Crisis Planning: Facilitating safety planning meetings and developing proactive prevention plans for youth and their families.
- Providing Outreach & Community Support: Delivering direct support to a diverse group of youth and connecting them to relevant services community resources and cultural supports.
- Supporting Cultural & Natural Connections: Assisting youth in building and maintaining safe meaningful connections to culture community Elders and natural supports.
- Developing Education & Awareness Sessions: Identifying creating and facilitating education and awareness sessions on sexual exploitation prevention for youth and community partners.
- Maintaining Reporting & Documentation: Keeping accurate up-to-date reporting assessments and file documentation in accordance with program standards.
- Upholding Core Values & Service Standards: Ensuring all daily work decisions and interactions reflect McMans five core valuesCommitment Trust Empathy Respect and Genuinenessand align with our service delivery framework.
Ideal Candidate
- Diploma or Degree in Human Services or related discipline
- Knowledge and experience working with high-risk youth populations preferably in the areas of sexual exploitation and human trafficking
- Experience working alongside youth and families facing complex challenges
- Demonstrated ability to work within social service systems and navigate community resources
- Working knowledge of the Child Youth and Family Enhancement Act and Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Act (PSECA)
- Experience facilitating group education and community awareness sessions
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings occasional weekends and on-call rotations
Role Requirements (required prior to start)
- Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Check (dated within 6 months)
- Child Intervention Record Check (dated within 6 months)
- Standard First Aid Certification (dated within 3 years)
- ASIST Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training certification
- Valid Drivers license and $2M in third party liability insurance coverage
- Drivers Abstract (dated within 6 months)
Employee Benefits and Workplace Culture
McMan provides a robust blend of employee benefits personal days learning & development and the opportunity to contribute to the community at large. Full- and part-time staff (working more than 22 hrs/wk) will have access to a benefit plan that includes Income Protection Health Dental Paramedical Services with above industry access to counselling benefits Vision Prescription Drug Coverage an Employee & Family Assistance Program and a Wellness Spending Account. A 100% employer contribution pension plan is also provided after 6 months of employment. With paid vacation a flexible schedule and personal days the organization encourages and supports work life balance.
Equity Diversity & Reconciliation
At McMan connection is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to equity diversity and inclusion because we know that diverse perspectives enrich our work and deepen our connection to the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. As part of our active reconciliation journey Indigenous protocols Elder guidance and cultural learning are central to our daily work. We honour Indigenous lived experience community connection and cultural knowledge as vital expertise and we invite Indigenous applicants to share their journey with us in ways that feel meaningful to them.
Next Steps
This work is demanding and it matters. If thats the kind of work youre looking for send us a cover letter and resume telling us why McMan and what youd bring to the role. If you would like to share your experience in a way that differs from a traditional resume or cover letter please reach out to .
Salary Range:$54193.00 - $60215.00 per year
Closing Date:October 9 2026
Submit To: outreach preventing exploitation program/51272
Thank you for your interest in McMan. We read every application and well reach out directly to the people we invite to interview.
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