Transition Specialist
Permanent (Monday – Friday 8-4 & 12-8)
McMan Calgary & Area
Internal/ External Posting
McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association of Calgary & Area is an organization making a difference in the lives of more than 3700 children, youth, adults and families annually. We support children, youth, adults and families with complex needs that can include mental health issues, addictions, homelessness, poverty and disability by providing them with the services and supports they need to thrive. McMan exists because we believe in everyone’s deep and infinite worth. At McMan, no matter who you are, we will always walk with you. In everything we do, we will be humble and bold. Through these actions, we will be receptive, relevant, relational, and real with our community.
McMan is recruiting for a Transition Specialist to join our team working from client centred and strength-based approach, utilizing the Natural Supports and Trauma Informed Practice frameworks. The Transition specialist supports tenants of the James House program who are exiting homelessness to develop their service planning and natural support teams with the goal of finding safe and stable housing while exiting the homeless serving systems of care. The Transition Specialist will also provide support to the client once they have moved into independent living in the community for three months to support safety and transition plan implementation.
Some of the key aspects of this role include:
· Identifying, engaging, strengthening, and expanding natural support networks
· Developing integrated plans that address priority needs of the individual
· Developing comprehensive crisis stabilization and relapse prevention plans
· Facilitating and coordinating team members from various social service systems
The successful candidate will have:
· Demonstrated skill set in working with individuals experiencing homelessness
· Understanding of and ability to work with numerous social service systems
· Awareness of appropriate community resources and services
· Strong writing, organizational, program planning, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
· High Fidelity Wraparound training or experience
· Knowledge of diversity issues around culture, religion, and other orientations
· 3 to 5 years experience facilitating teams and working with various systems
· 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
This role requires flexibility in work hours together with evenings and weekends. This position is on a rotating schedule of 8am-4pm and 12pm-8pm.
McMan provides a solid blend of an extensive benefit plan, personal days, and the opportunity to contribute to the community at large. Access is provided to benefits within the first month of employment, with a plan that includes vision, dental and prescription drug coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program. A 100% employer contribution pension plan is also provided after 6 months of employment. With three weeks of vacation, a flexible schedule, and access to 12 personal days off per year, the organization encourages a work/life balance.
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 welcome applications from all qualified individuals including candidates from diverse and indigenous backgrounds and those with disabilities.
If you feel you have the skills, background and the desire to work in an extremely rewarding and challenging environment, apply now. If you’re looking to make a difference, make it with McMan.
Salary Range: $57,384.00- $63,761.00 annually
Closing Date: September 13, 2024
Submit To: https://mcmancalgary.applytojobs.ca/james house/32647
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
