Live In Resident Care Worker
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Job Summary
LIVE-IN RESIDENT CARE WORKER
YOUTH TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD TRINITY PLACE
PERMANENT FULL TIME (LIVE-IN)
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
If youre looking to make a difference make it with McMan be the connection that changes everything!
At McMan Calgary & Area connection is at our core. Every year we make a meaningful difference in the lives of more than 5000 children youth adults and families by providing programs and services that support those with complex needsincluding mental health challenges addictions homelessness poverty and disabilities. We believe in everyones deep and infinite worth and no matter who you are we will walk alongside you.
Through our work we rebuild integrate and strengthen connectionsto self peers families communities support professionals and the landbecause people need people. Our sense of well-being identity and belonging comes from relationships and healing happens through these connections. Professional supports are there for a season or a reasonnot a lifetimebecause our goal is to empower individuals and families to thrive independently.
We are currently seeking someone who has a passion for working with youth. The Live-in Resident Care Worker will be responsible for working from client centred strength-based approach in their support of youth living in the Trinity Place home. The Live-in Resident Worker works with at risk youth between the ages of 15-24 who are needing support in learning life skills to help them transition to independence successfully. Some of the youth we work with come with complex needs and require additional support in making positive and healthy life choices.
Each youth has their own transition worker who provides support in their goals which could consist of education employment or other specific needs. The Live-in Resident Worker would be responsible for providing any immediate support in the home that the youth require as well as providing transition workers with important information that could potentially impact their daily living and individualized plans.
The Live in Resident Worker is provided a private bedroom. All other areas of the home are shared with youth who are residents in the home.
Hours of Work:8 hours of sleep at Trinity 5 nights a week (Sunday-Thursday approximately 11pm-7am)/plus 15 hours awake time at Trinity per week (Sunday-Thursday distributed as needed). Availability to be at the program from 9pm onwards (a minimum of 110 hours per pay period).
Some of the key aspects of this role include:
- Promote and actively support youth with life skills and parenting skills that will allow the youth to transition successfully to independence.
- Organize and/or participate in in regular activities (cooking cleaning recreation social educational) with the youth either in the home or in the community.
- Provide support and develop relationships with the youth and their natural supports.
- Communicate with supervisor and Transition Workers any key issues regarding youth or house needs in a timely manner.
- Ensure Trinity Place is maintained in a clean manner.
- Complete emergency drills as per the outlined schedule.
The successful candidate will have:
- A degree or diploma in Human Services or similar
- Knowledge of the Natural Supports Framework and Trauma Informed Practice Framework
- Two years of relevant experience
- Experience working with youth with complex needs
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Strong writing organizational and interpersonal skills
- Current standard First Aid Certification and Suicide Intervention Training
- A current (no more than 6 months old) Police/Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Intervention check
- Have a reliable vehicle and proof of adequate vehicle insurance ($2 million in third-party liability)
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. Access is provided to most benefits within the first month of employment with a plan that includes health dental paramedical services vision prescription drug coverage and an Employee & Family Assistance Program. With paid vacation a flexible schedule and personal days the organization encourages a work life balance.
Our organization is on an active reconciliation journey. Indigenous protocols Elder guidance and cultural learning are part of our workplace culture. Indigenous staff are supported through relational supervision and cultural practices.
Equal Opportunity
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 acknowledge that Indigenous lived experience community connection and cultural knowledge are valuable forms of expertise. At McMan we welcome applications from qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds and encourage Indigenous applicants to share their experiences in ways that feel meaningful to them.
Next Steps
If this opportunity sounds like a great fit and you feel you have the skills background and the desire to work in an extremely rewarding and challenging environment apply now by providing your RESUME and COVER LETTER explaining your interest in McMan and how you can immediately bring value to this position. 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:$34176.00 per year
This live-in role offers a salary and accommodations. As required by the CRA the fair market value of this accommodation will be reported as a taxable benefit on your annual T4 statement.
Closing Date:Until a suitable candidate is found
Note - the successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory background checks proof of insurance and work references.
The collection use and retention of personal information will be in accordance with McMan privacy policies and practices. By submitting your resume and personal data to McMan and participating in a personal interview you acknowledge and consent to collecting using and disclosing your personal information by McMan to determine your suitability for employment opportunities.
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