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Youth Development Coordinator (Floater)

McMan Calgary

Job Location:

Calgary - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 22 August 2026 (2 days ago)

Application Deadline: 19 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At McMan Calgary & Area connection is at our core. Every year we make a meaningful difference in the lives of more than 5000 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 everyones 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.

We are currently looking for Youth Development Coordinator (Floater) staff to work with both our Wellington and Manhattan Place community care group homes for a 6 month contract.

Wellington is a community-based reunification home supporting a sibling group of seven youth aged 815 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.

Manhattan Place is a community-based group home for five male and male-identifying complex youth aged 1217 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.

Hours of Work: Shifts will vary and will include days evenings nights and weekends based on identified program needs. A consistent schedule will be provided whenever possible.

Youth Development Coordinators 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 and relationship based. The incumbent is expected to model a collaborative cooperative approach focused on the personal social cultural and educational development of youth.

As a Floater Youth Development Coordinator you will work as the second staff member on shift supporting the program to maintain a safe structured and supportive environment for youth. You will work alongside program staff members and contribute to the programs daily routines activities and operational needs.

Key aspects of this role

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.
Organizing and coordinating general aspects of youth day-to-day needs (e.g. supporting youth with daily needs including getting ready for school setting up appointments attending monthly meetings with caseworkers general household duties such as meal preparation laundry and cleaning etc.).
Teaching and supporting individuals with activities such as hygiene basic cooking money management shopping and safety skills.
Facilitating physical recreational educational social cultural 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.
Providing stabilization through predictable structures clear expectations and positive behaviour support.

Ideal candidate

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 Indigenous peoples unique histories languages cultural practices spiritual beliefs and knowledge systems direct experience working with Indigenous youth families and communities is strongly preferred
Knowledge of the Natural Supports and Trauma Informed Practice Frameworks
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
The ability to attend staff meetings a few times a year (these may fall outside of regular work hours)
Current standard First Aid Certification and Suicide Intervention Training
Valid Drivers license and adequate insurance coverage (2 million dollars 3rd party liability)
3 years of driving experience with a Class 5 license
Current Police (current within 6 months)
Child Intervention Record checks (must be within 6 months upon commencement)

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 acknowledge that Indigenous lived experience community connection and cultural knowledge are valuable forms of expertise. At McMan we welcome applications from qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds and encourage Indigenous applicants to share their experiences in ways that feel meaningful to them.

Next Steps

McMan Calgary & Area is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. If you feel you have the skills background and the desire to work in an extremely rewarding and challenging environment we encourage you to apply now. If you would like to share your experience in a way that differs from a traditional resume or cover letter please reach out to .

Salary Range:$2710.00 per month (based on a pro-rated annualized salary of $32515.00)

Closing Date:Until a suitable candidate is found

Submit To: group home/49462

Thank you for applying to McMan Calgary. While we appreciate your interest in this role only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Note - the successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory background checks proof of insurance and work references.

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