Calgary, Ab Child development specialist Jobs – 28 Openings This Week

Sr. Youth Development Coordinator
McMan —Calgary, AB
- $57,384–$63,761 a year
- First Aid Certification
- Driving
- Social Work
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
Certified Teacher
Providence Child Development —Calgary, AB
- $67,000–$117,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Heavy lifting
- Education
- Wellness program
- Dental care
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Child Life Specialist
Alberta Health Services —Calgary, AB
- $40.81–$54.34 an hour
- Temporary
- Education
- Bachelor's
- Psychology
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Therapeutic Foster Parent
Enviros —Calgary, AB
- On call
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
Youth Care Specialist
Closer to Home —Calgary, AB
- $24 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Communication skills
- Mileage reimbursement
- Disability insurance
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Aide supporting children with disabilities
Hispir Care —Calgary, AB
- $16.00–$23.18 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- Bachelor's
- Flexible schedule
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Family Case Manager, Shelter
Inn From The Cold —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Designated paid holidays
- Dental care
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Mobile Resource Specialist
Alexandra Comm Hlth Ctr —Calgary, AB
- $49,413–$54,912 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Office
- First Aid Certification
- Mileage reimbursement
- Dental care
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Case Manager, Prevention & Diversion
Inn From The Cold —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- Designated paid holidays
- Dental care
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Teacher
Providence Child Development Society —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Heavy lifting
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Paid sick leave
Learning Assistant - Springbank Middle School
Rocky View Schools —Calgary, AB
- $24.59–$29.87 an hour
- Immediate opening
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- English
- Dental care
Dental Resource Specialist
Alexandra Comm Hlth Ctr —Calgary, AB
- $49,413–$54,912 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- First Aid Certification
- Driving
- Mileage reimbursement
- Dental care
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Teacher - Trinity Christian School - Temporary Part-Time Elementary PE Specialist
Palliser School Division —Calgary, AB
- Part-time
- Communication skills
Calgary Girls Charter School (CGCS) Substitute (Guest) Teachers 2025-2026 SW Calgary, Alberta
Calgary Girls Charter School —Calgary, AB
- Research
Psychology Student Support Aide – Children with Disabilities (South Calgary)
Hispir Care —Calgary, AB
- $16.50–$23.18 an hour
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- Bachelor's
- Flexible schedule
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Therapeutic Foster Parents - Calgary & Area
McMan —Calgary, AB
- From $110 a day
- On call
- Remote
- Communication skills
Physiotherapist
Providence Child Development Society —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Heavy lifting
- Master's degree
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
Psychiatrist
WELL Health Technologies Corp —Calgary, AB
- $250,000–$400,000 a year
- Full-time
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Early Childhood Educator Level 1 /On-Call Staff
The Kids Planet Edmonton Trail —Calgary, AB
- $15–$16 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- CPR Certification
- English
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Registered Early Childhood Educator
Creative Kids Comapany —Calgary, AB
- $15–$17 an hour
- Working with children
- Organizational skills
- Classroom experience
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Early Childhood Educator Level 2 & 3
The Kids Planet Edmonton Trail —Calgary, AB
- $17–$19 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- CPR Certification
- English
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ECE LEVEL 2 AND LEVEL 3
Creative Kids Daycare Okotoks —Okotoks, AB
- $19–$21 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Childcare
- English
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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

Class 5 Licence
First Aid Certification
Driving
Human Services
Social Work
Communication skills
Driving Licence

Full job description

SENIOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COORDINATORMANHATTAN PLACE GROUP HOMEINTERNAL/EXTERNALPERMANENT FULL TIME - 40 HOURS/WEEK
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*
Some of the key aspects of this role include:

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.

The ideal candidate will have:

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 yearClosing Date: July 24, 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.

Work Location: In person

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Aide supporting children with disabilities

Family Case Manager, Shelter

Mobile Resource Specialist

Case Manager, Prevention & Diversion

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Learning Assistant - Springbank Middle School

Dental Resource Specialist

Teacher - Trinity Christian School - Temporary Part-Time Elementary PE Specialist

Calgary Girls Charter School (CGCS) Substitute (Guest) Teachers 2025-2026 SW Calgary, Alberta

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Early Childhood Educator Level 1 /On-Call Staff

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