Job Posting 104343

Drive Support Worker for Whitecourt and Area
McMan Youth, Family and Community Services
Northern Alberta
Whitecourt, Alberta
closes in 88 days (Fri, 28 Feb 2025)
on-call / relief / casual  •  $18.40 per hour + mileage

DRIVE SUPPORT WORKER for WHITECOURT and AREA

(1 casual position available)

 

 

About the position:

Drive support workers provide transportation to vulnerable children, youth and adults to support the family/youth to address needs that have brought them to the attention of Children’s Services through access to family visitation, and other needs. Workers support access visitation between children and their families or extended families, maintaining connection of youth to their families and community.

 

Hours:    Variety of casual hours; flexibility is required as hours will include days, evenings, and weekends.

Location: Whitecourt, Alberta.

 

What you’ll do:

•     Provide supervision and safe, reliable transportation to children, youth and families

•     Promote community inclusion by supporting youth’s pursuit of their interests, activities and community events

•     Prevent placement breakdown by reducing stressors on care providers

•     Complete accurate, timely, professional documentation

•     Crisis management, including a potential exposure to behavioural and medical situations

 

What you bring:

•     Completion of High School diploma; Human Services Diploma is an asset

•     Demonstrated experience working with youth and families

•     Equivalencies may be considered

•     Security Clearance Check; including the Vulnerable Persons Sector Check (from within the last 6 months)

•     Children Services Intervention Record Check (from within the last 6 months)

•     Emergency First Aid-Level C CPR + AED

•     Valid Class 5 drivers license, current drivers abstract, and a reliable vehicle are required

•     Auto insurance including $2 million third party liability coverage and a 6A endorsement

•     Excellent verbal and written communication skills

•     Strong counseling, program planning, organization and mediation skills

•     Knowledge of family violence is a strong asset

 

What’s in it for you:

•     The salary for this position is $18.40 hour + mileage

•     An opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and families

•     A commitment to a healthy work life balance, Inclusive and fun environment!

•     Employee and Family Assistance Program

•     Opportunities for professional growth and development; paid training

•     The ability to work with an agency that appreciates YOU!

 

    Closing Date:                      Open until a suitable candidate is found

    Competition Number:       WFD-08 (Please include on cover letter or resume)

 

Please apply by email to: Careers.NC@mcman.ca

Address: #208– 5115 49 Street, Whitecourt, AB, T7S 1N8

Fax: (780) 778-3351

 

              

McMan Youth, Family and Community Services is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We encourage First Nations, Métis, and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the organization to apply.

 

We thank you for your interest; however, only selected applicants will be contacted.

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