YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

COMMUNITY GROUP CARE (Manhattan Place & Wellington House)

VARIOUS SHIFT LINES (Full-Time / Part-Time / Relief)

CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT POOL - APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED YEAR-ROUND

Meaningful work. Lasting impact.

At McMan Calgary & Area, connection is at the centre of everything we do. Each year, we support more than 5,000 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 they're facing.

Our work supports people to 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.

About our Continuous Talent Pool

To ensure our group homes are always fully supported by qualified, compassionate professionals, McMan maintains a Continuous Recruitment Pool for Youth Development Coordinators.

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How it works: We accept and review applications on an ongoing basis.
- What happens next: When full-time, part-time, or relief/casual positions open up at Manhattan Place or Wellington House, we pull directly from this pre-screened pool to conduct interviews.
- Scheduling: These positions work a combination of days, evenings, and weekends. Primary shift lines are discussed during the interview stage based on your availability and our active program needs.
- Flexibility: While a primary shift line may be allocated upon hire, our staff must be flexible to temporarily reassign between homes to address short-term coverage needs.

Our Community Group Care Homes

Manhattan Place is a community-based group home for five male and male-identifying complex youth aged 12–17 who are referred through Children and Family Services. This home provides a safe and stable living environment with individualized support and around the clock care for these youth. Manhattan Place works closely with the youth to strengthen relationships with their families and friends and foster connections in the community.

Wellington House is a community-based reunification home supporting a sibling group of seven youth aged 8–15 who are referred through Stoney Nakoda Family Services. This home provides a safe and stable living environment with individualized support and around the clock care for sibling groups. This program will also have a strong cultural component, with a focus on strengthening relationships and supporting Indigenous young people and their families toward reunification.

The Role

The Youth Development Coordinator will take on a caregiving role within the group home by providing a caring and nurturing home environment that is committed to ensuring daily needs are met in a safe and supportive way. The Youth Development Coordinator will practice from a trauma-informed framework to embed a youth development approach that is both strength based and relationship based. The incumbent is expected to model a collaborative, cooperative approach focused on the personal, social, cultural and educational development of youth.

Through the provision of day-to-day care, providing case management, setting goals with youth, liaising with caseworkers, working with natural supports, and preparing youth for transition, the Youth Development Coordinator will teach life skills,



and help youth establish normal routines while promoting their overall well-being. McMan is seeking a candidate who builds strong relationships, cares deeply about people, and is willing to learn alongside youth, families, and communities.

Key Responsibilities

- Upholding a duty of care that prioritizes trauma-informed principles to address the complex needs of children and youth who have experienced significant trauma.
- Recognizing and responding to trauma-related behaviours with sensitivity and understanding, emphasizing safety, cultural connectedness, and relationship development.
- Assisting youth to develop life skills, social skills and/or access to community resources. Teaching and supporting individuals with activities such as hygiene, basic cooking, money management, shopping, and safety skills.
- Facilitating physical, recreational, educational, social and vocational activities.
- Accompanying and/or transporting youth to activities such as appointments, shopping, school, employment or leisure activities, or as required.
- Supporting youth development through role modeling and teaching new skills.
- Supporting youth in navigating relationships with natural supports.
- Teaching and implementing DBT skills to strengthen coping strategies.
- Implementing verbal crisis intervention skills to support de-escalation.
- Providing care and guidance individualized to the needs of youth living in the home.
- Providing stabilization through predictable structures, transparent expectations and positive behaviour support.
- Case management for assigned key youth including completing assessments, reporting, individualized case planning, and transition planning.
- Organizing and coordinating general aspects of youth day-to-day needs (ex: supporting youth in getting ready for school, setting up appointments, attending monthly meetings with caseworkers, general household duties such as meal preparation and cleaning).

Ideal Candidate

- A Diploma or Degree in Human Services
- Relevant experience that may come from many places including youth work, family roles, community leadership, cultural involvement and learning, or lived experience
- Someone who builds strong relationships, cares deeply about people, and is willing to learn alongside youth, families, and communities
- Knowledge of the Natural Supports and Trauma Informed Practice Frameworks
- Related experience supporting children and youth with complex needs including trauma, mental health, behavioural and emotional challenges, with the ability to understand underlying needs, respond effectively to challenging situations, and provide consistent, individualized support
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate relationships and connections where youth expand their personal support networks and find new and meaningful relationships
- Proven skills in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, critical thinking and problem solving, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A good understanding of how trauma, grief and loss can impact identity and connection with natural supports
- An understanding of expectations, principles and philosophy around transition planning
- Knowledge of Indigenous people’s unique histories, languages,



cultural practices, spiritual beliefs, and knowledge systems – direct experience working with Indigenous youth, families, and communities is strongly preferred
- The ability to attend at minimum 2 staff meetings per month (these may fall outside of regular work hours)
- The ability to work a adaptable and fast paced schedule that supports a 24/7 program
- A Police Background MUST BE Check and Child Intervention Record (IRC) check are also required (MUST BE current within six months)
- Current standard First Aid Certification and Suicide Intervention Training (current within 3 years)
- A valid Driver’s license and adequate insurance coverage and experience driving a Class 5 vehicle (van)

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, 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 for permanent staff. 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

The work we do matters. If our mission resonates with you and you’re looking to make a difference, send us a cover letter and resume telling us why McMan, and what you'd 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 [email protected].

Salary Range: $54,193.00 - $60,215.00 per year

Closing Date: Ongoing recruitment funnel - qualified candidates will be selected as positions are available

Submit To: https://mcmancalgary.applytojobs.ca/community group care/50255

Thank you for your interest in McMan. We read every application, and we'll reach out directly to the people we invite to interview.

Note - the successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory work references, current (dated within 6 months) Police/Vulnerable Sector background checks, Intervention Record Check (IRC) and CPR/First Aid (all must be completed prior to start date), valid Drivers' License, current Drivers' Abstract and proof of $2M third party liability insurance.

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📌 Youth Development Coordinator (Calgary)
🏢 Mcman
📍 Calgary