Transition Specialist

Transition Specialist Permanent Full-Time (Monday – Friday 9-5)McMan Calgary & Area Internal/ External Posting If you’re looking to make a difference, make it with McMan … be the difference that changes everything! 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. McMan is recruiting for a Transition Specialist to join our team working from client centred and strength-based approach, utilizing the Natural Supports and Trauma Informed Practice frameworks. The Transition specialist supports tenants of the James House program who are exiting homelessness to develop their service planning and natural support teams with the goal of finding safe and stable housing while exiting the homeless serving systems of care. The Transition Specialist will also provide support to the client once they have moved into independent living in the community for three months to support safety and transition plan implementation. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBITIESSome of the key aspects of this role include:

• Deliver client-centred, strengths-based support using Natural Supports, Trauma-Informed, and Harm Reduction approaches.
• Build trusting relationships with individuals and their support networks to promote stability and long-term success.
• Complete strengths, needs, and cultural discovery processes to inform individualized service planning.
• Facilitate collaborative team planning, including individualized plans and crisis/safety plans.
• Contribute to program evaluation, quality assurance, and Wraparound practice standards, including certification requirements.

The successful candidate will have:

• A degree or diploma in Human Services
• Three (3) years’ experience working with vulnerable populations
• Strong writing, organizational, program planning and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated skill set in working with individuals experiencing homelessness
• Awareness of appropriate community resources and services
• High Fidelity Wraparound training or experience
• Current standard First Aid Certification and Suicide Intervention Training
• Valid Driver’s license and adequate insurance coverage ($2 million third-party liability).
• The successful candidate must also have a Child Welfare Intervention Check and Police Check (current within 6 months)

Employee Benefits and Workplace CultureMcMan provides a robust blend of employee benefits, personal days, learning & development, and the opportunity to contribute to the community at large. Access is provided to most benefits within the first month of employment, with a plan that includes income protection, health, dental, paramedical services, vision, prescription drug coverage, an Employee & Family Assistance Program, and a Wellness Spending Account. 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.Our organization is on an active reconciliation journey. Indigenous protocols, Elder guidance, and cultural learning are part of our workplace culture. Indigenous staff are supported through relational supervision and cultural practices.
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 StepsIf this opportunity sounds like a great fit and you feel you have the skills, background and the desire to work in an extremely rewarding and challenging environment, apply now by providing your RESUME and COVER LETTER explaining your interest in McMan and how you can immediately bring value to this position. If you would like to share your experience in a way that differs from a traditional resume or cover letter, please reach out to [email protected] 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: $57,384.00- $63,761.00 annuallyClosing Date: Until a suitable candidate is foundSubmit To: https://mcmancalgary.applytojobs.ca/james_house/48524 Thank you for applying to McMan. 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.The collection, use, and retention of personal information will be in accordance with McMan privacy policies and practices. By submitting your resume and personal data to McMan and participating in a personal interview, you acknowledge and consent to collecting, using, and disclosing your personal information by McMan to determine your suitability for employment opportunities.