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 Foster Care program in Olds is seeking a Full Time Permanent Foster Care Support WorkerFoster Care provides secure, caring homes to children and youth ages 0 to 18 who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to live with their own families. Committed and highly skilled staff and foster parents ensure that individual social, educational, emotional and physical needs of the children are met until they are able to return home, are adopted or another permanent solution is arranged for their care. Children are eligible for Foster Care if they have been removed from a home situation and are determined by Child and Family Services as needing an alternative home.Minimum Qualifications and RequirementsPost secondary diploma at minimum, preferred degree directly related to Human Services from an approved institutionRequired 2 years of frontline human services experience, preferred 3 years of frontline family work related to human servicesProof of Membership in Professional Association (when applicable)Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous CultureKnowledge of parent/child relationships and family dynamicsBasic First Aid Level C with Adult, Child,



and infant CPR & AEDSuicide Intervention Training & De‑Escalation TrainingIntervention Record Check & Criminal Record Check with the vulnerable sectorClass 5 driver’s license, clean drivers abstract and reliable vehicle for occasional client transportationKnowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement ActKnowledge and experience within the Signs of Safety framework would be an assetPreferred experience in the CFS SystemResponsibilities include but are not limited toDevelop and maintain Foster Parent training plansTravel to the Foster Homes located in Central Alberta at minimum twice a monthEnsure the continuous physical, emotional, and social wellbeing of designated children are being metFacilitate and support the youth’s relationship with their birth and extended familyEnsure that culturally based services are available to all children in the homesRequest and coordinate psychiatric, psychological, and academic assessment when appropriateMaintain treatment goals, treatment tasks and report on measurable outcomesWage Range:$27.28 - $30.51 per hour. Wage to be negotiated based on education and directly related experience.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.Location:This position will be based out of Olds, Alberta travel will be required throughout Central Alberta, travel paid at $0.57/KMBenefits: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.McMan is Committed to the Principles of Employment Equity#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Social Services Foster Care Support Worker - C$27.3 - C$30.5 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 Mcman
📍 Winnipeg