Cochrane, Ab Child development specialist Jobs – 31 Openings This Week

Sr. Youth Development Coordinator
McMan —Calgary, AB
- $57,384–$63,761 a year
- First Aid Certification
- Driving
- Mentoring
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
Sr. Youth Development Coordinator
McMan —Calgary, AB
- $57,384–$63,761 a year
- Rotating shift
- First Aid Certification
- Driving
- Mentoring
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Child Life Specialist
Recovery Alberta —Calgary, AB
- $40.81–$54.34 an hour
- Temporary
- Research
- Master's degree
- Experience working with children
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Learning Assistant(s) - Springbank Middle School
Rocky View Schools —Calgary, AB
- $25.32–$30.76 an hour
- Immediate opening
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Writing skills
- Dental care
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Child Life Specialist
Alberta Health Services —Calgary, AB
- $40.81–$54.34 an hour
- Temporary
- Research
- Supervising experience
- Experience working with children
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Learning Assistant(s) - Bow Valley High School
Rocky View Schools —Cochrane, AB
- $25.32–$30.76 an hour
- Immediate opening
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Microsoft Office
- Dental care
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School Aged Child Development Specialist
Society for Autism Support and Services —Calgary, AB
- From $20.48 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mileage reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
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Casual/Relief Child Development Specialist
Society for Autism Support and Services —Calgary, AB
- From $20.83 an hour
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- CPR Certification
- English
- Mileage reimbursement
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Youth Care Specialist
Closer to Home —Calgary, AB
- $24 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Experience working with children
- Driving
- Communication skills
- Mileage reimbursement
- Disability insurance
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Therapeutic Foster Parent
Enviros —Calgary, AB
- On call
- CPR Certification
- Caregiving
- First Aid Certification
Data Specialist
Hull Services —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Research
- Microsoft Office
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Child & Youth Development Specialist
The Brenda Strafford Foundation —Calgary, AB
- $49,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- Caregiving
Term Learning Assistant - A.E. Bowers Elementary School
Rocky View Schools —Airdrie, AB
- $25.32–$30.76 an hour
- Immediate opening
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Microsoft Office
- Dental care
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Technology Specialist
ADM —Calgary, AB
- Engineering
- Bachelor's
- Continuous improvement
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
Part-Time Learning Assistant - Banded Peak School
Rocky View Schools —Bragg Creek, AB
- $25.32–$30.76 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Writing skills
- Paid sick leave
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Child Minding/Guest Services
Mama Massage —Calgary, AB
- Front desk
- Cleaning
- Computer skills
Quick apply
Term Learning Assistant - Heloise Lorimer School
Rocky View Schools —Airdrie, AB
- $25.32–$30.76 an hour
- Immediate opening
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Microsoft Office
- Dental care
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Temporary Learning Assistant(s) - Nose Creek Elementary School
Rocky View Schools —Airdrie, AB
- $25.32–$30.76 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Microsoft Office
- Paid sick leave
11h
Case Manager, Prevention & Diversion (Contract)
Inn From The Cold —Calgary, AB
- Temporary
- Microsoft Word
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
- Designated paid holidays
- Dental care
Quick apply
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Piping Integrity Management Specialist
Enmax —Calgary, AB
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- High school diploma or GED
- Continuous improvement
- Quality Control
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Braiding the Sweetgrass – Part Time Facilitator
Hull Services —Calgary, AB
- Part-time
- First Aid Certification
- Driving
- Social Work
9d
Calgary Girls Charter School (CGCS) Substitute (Guest) Teachers 2025-2026 SW Calgary, Alberta
Calgary Girls Charter School —Calgary, AB
- Teaching
Therapeutic Foster Parents - Calgary & Area
McMan —Calgary, AB
- From $110 a day
- On call
- Remote
- Caregiving
- Communication skills
Assistant Head Nurse - Palliative Care Consult Service
Alberta Health Services —Calgary, AB
- $46.05–$63.02 an hour
- Night shift
- Computer literacy
- BLS Certification
- Research
9d
Term Part-Time Learning Assistant -Cooper's Crossing School
Rocky View Schools —Airdrie, AB
- $25.32–$30.76 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Microsoft Office
- Paid sick leave
4d

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Sr. Youth Development Coordinator

McMan
Calgary, AB

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Job details

Permanent

Benefits

Dental care
Paid vacation
Employee assistance program
Vision care
Flexible schedule

Skills

Crisis intervention
Facilitation
Class 5 Licence
Trauma-informed care
Work with children and youth (Client populations)
Coaching
Safety planning
De-escalation techniques
Change management
First Aid Certification
Driving
Mentoring
Human Services
Working with children and youth
Individuals with challenging behaviour care
Social Work
Training & development
On-the-job coaching
Communication skills
Teaching
Team coordination
Driving Licence

Full job description

SENIOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

MANHATTAN PLACE GROUP HOME

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

PERMANENT FULL TIME - 40 HOURS/WEEK

Meaningful work. Lasting impact.

At McMan Calgary & Area, connection is at our core. Every year, we make a meaningful difference in the lives of more than 5,000 children, youth, adults, and families by providing programs and services that support those with complex needs—including mental health challenges, addictions, homelessness, poverty, and disabilities. We believe in everyone’s deep and infinite worth, and no matter who you are, we will walk alongside you.

Through our work, we rebuild, integrate, and strengthen connections—to self, peers, families, communities, support professionals, and the land—because 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 reason - not a lifetime - because our goal is to empower individuals and families to thrive independently.

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

The Senior Youth Development Coordinator will practice within a trauma informed framework that is a strengths-based, relationship-based and embeds a youth development approach. The role of the Senior Youth Development Coordinator is to support day to day operations in the house, including ensuring high quality programing and facilitating staff development through mentoring and role modeling McMan’s practice foundations. The Senior Youth Development Coordinator also plays a key role in integrating a wraparound approach with Manhattan youth which aims to achieve positive outcomes by providing a creative and individualized team planning process to achieve goals.

*The schedule for this position is 3pm-11pm, Tuesday - Saturday*

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
Taking a lead on each shift to ensure all responsibilities during the shift are completed.
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.
Role modeling, coaching and implementing DBT skills to strengthen coping strategies.
Implementing verbal crisis intervention skills to support de-escalation.
Providing support to staff through role modeling and coaching of day-to-day responsibilities, interactions, interventions, communication and appropriate completion of documentation in order to build staff competency.
Acting as the primary liaison for Manhattan for all youth communication, organizing case conferences, implementing a wraparound approach, as well as, supporting staff in understanding the wraparound process.
Facilitating regular wraparound meetings, safety planning, and engaging family and natural supports for up to three youth
Engaging the program Clinician, Indigenous Learning and Engagement Specialist, or other cultural representatives to support with the development of strategies to engage youth in exploring identity and cultural connections.
Supporting and championing organizational and program change initiatives in a way that maintains a positive work environment.
Supporting the Supervisor and program with day-to-day operations, such as scheduling, petty cash, occupational health and safety requirements, medication delivery, and critical incident debrief and review, as outlined and determined through ongoing discussions with the Supervisor and Manager.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

A Diploma or Degree in Human Services
2 to 5 years’ experience working with youth with complex needs in a group care setting
Knowledge of the Natural Supports and Trauma Informed Practice Frameworks
Demonstrated ability to facilitate relationships and connections where youth expand their personal support networks and find new and meaningful relationships.sa
Demonstrated skills in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, critical thinking and problem solving, as well as written and verbal communication skills.
A good understanding of how trauma, grief and loss can impact identity and connection with natural supports.
Understanding of expectations, principles and philosophy around transition planning
The ability to attend at minimum 2 staff meetings per month (these may fall outside of regular work hours)
Current standard First Aid Certification and Suicide Intervention Training
Valid Driver’s license and adequate insurance coverage (2 million dollars 3rd party liability)
3 years of driving experience with a Class 5 license
Current Police and Child Intervention checks (current within 6 months)

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 paid vacation, a flexible schedule, and personal days, 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 to $63,761 per year

Closing Date: August 21, 2026 (or until a suitable candidate is found)

Submit To: https://mcmancalgary.applytojobs.ca/manhattan/48899

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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