Cope - Outreach Worker - Calgary, Canada - McMan

McMan

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Calgary, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Community Outreach Worker

Collaborative Outreach Preventing Exploitation (COPE) Program

(Full Time Term Position until December 31st
, 2024)

McMan Calgary

McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association of Calgary & Area is an organization making a difference in the lives of more than 3700 children, youth, adults and families annually.

We support children, youth, adults and families with complex needs that can include mental health issues, addictions, homelessness, poverty and disability by providing them with the services and supports they need to thrive.

McMan exists because we believe in everyone's deep and infinite worth. At McMan, no matter who you are, we will always walk with you. In everything we do, we will be humble and bold. Through these actions, we will be receptive, relevant, relational, and real with our community.

McMan is looking for a
Community Outreach Worker whose role will be to
engage with youth who are at risk of or engaged in sexual exploitation.

The focus of the Community Outreach Worker will be on prevention, education, case management and outreach supports to youth and their families.

This position will work with partnering agencies and systems who provide services for youth who are engaged in or at risk of sexual exploitation to ensure a collaborative, client-centered approach to mitigating risk.

Some of the key aspects of this role include:

Developing individualized case management plans based on the unique needs and goals of each youth
Coordinating safety planning meetings and developing prevention safety plans
Working with the individual, various agencies, systems and support networks to create a collaborative plan for mitigating risk
Providing support to a diverse group of youth and connecting youth to services within their communities, where needed
Identify, develop, and facilitate education/awareness sessions relevant to various youth populations
Diploma/Degree in Human Services
Knowledge and experience with highrisk youth population.
Previous knowledge or experience in the areas of sexual exploitation and human trafficking is necessary
Experience in working with youth and families with complex needs
Understanding and ability to work with numerous social service systems
Knowledge of the Child, Youth Enhancement Act and PSECA (Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Act) legislation
Knowledge and connection to community and professional resources
Knowledge of diversity issues around culture, religion, and other orientations
Experience facilitating groups / community education
Ability to work a flexible shift pattern that will include some evening work and occasional weekend work as well as the willingness to be on call
Current standard First Aid Certification and Suicide Intervention Training
Valid Driver's license and adequate insurance coverage (2 million liability)
Current Police and Child Intervention checks (within 6 months)

Equal Opportunity

Salary Range:
$54, $60,215.00

Closing Date:
May 15, 2024

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

Job Type:
Contract