Job Vacancy for Family Engagement Specialist at McMan Youth Family & Community Services in Olds, AB

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 Collaborative Service Delivery Program in Olds seeking a:

Full-Time Permanent Family Search and Engagement Worker

CSD (Collaborative Service Delivery), is a contracted partnership between The Ministry of Children and Family Services and McMan that utilizes the Signs of Safety® approach to improve outcomes for children and families. Entry for clients into this program is through referral only from The Ministry. Families and children in need of intervention and additional support are given services to reduce risk factors, maintain safety and increase well-being. With the primary goal of child safety. CSD is focused on keeping families together and improving outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

• Diploma at minimum, preferred Degree directly related to Human Services

• Required 2 years frontline experience related to human services preferred 3 years frontline family work related to human services
• Proof of Membership in Professional Association (when applicable)
• Knowledge of parent/child relationships and family dynamics
• Basic First Aid Level C with Adult, Child, and Infant CPR &AED
• Suicide Intervention Training & De-Escalation Training
• Intervention Record Check & Criminal Record Check including the vulnerable sector.
• Class 5 drivers license, clean drivers abstract and reliable vehicle for occasional client transportation required.
• Knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act
• Knowledge and experience within the Signs of Safety framework would be an asset.
• Preferred experience in the CS System

Responsibilities include:

• Family Search & Engagement Services: locating parents, extended family members and other family supports with a vested interest in providing support to identified child or children.
• Family Group Conferencing: including all components for FGC from locating family members, pre-conference contact, facilitation of conference and follow up processes.
• Supporting children and families through a strength-based approach.
• Coaching and mentoring parents.
• Linking children and families with support networks.

Position Location: The successful candidate will work out of our Olds office. However, the position supports our entire south zone including Olds, Drumheller and Stettler.

Wage Range: $27.28/hr. – $30.51/hr. Plus, Travel Reimbursement at $0.57/KM.

Benefits: 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.

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.

Competition will remain open until Wednesday, January 28, 2026

We thank all that apply. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview.

McMan is Committed to the Principles of Employment Equity