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 successstories 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 Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Program in Red Deer is seeking a Full-Time Permanent Outreach Worker
The PSECA (Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Act) is funded through the Ministry of Children and Family Services and has been created to provide protection and specialized services to children and youth who are at risk of or engaged in sexual exploitation. The goal of the program is to help children and youth and their families reduce the risk of sexual exploitation in the community and on-line.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
- Post secondary diploma at minimum, preferred degree directly related to Human Services from an approved institution
- At minimum 3 years of experience related to family work or high risk youth, preferred 5 years experience related to family work or high risk youth.
- Proof of Membership in Professional Association (when applicable)
- Knowledge of PSECA as well as CYFEA
- Basic First Aid Level C with Adult, Child, and infant CPR &AED
- Suicide Intervention Training & De-Escalation Training
- Intervention Record & Criminal Record Check with the vulnerable sector (note IRC can take 6 weeks for processing)
- Class 5 Driver’s License, Clean Drivers Abstract and reliable vehicle for occasional client transportation required.
- Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous Culture considered an asset.
- Strong documentation and assessment skills.
Responsibilities include:
- Work from a strength-based approach.
- Educate and inform youth and families of rights under PSECA, and act as advocate when necessary.
- Assist in finding community support for youth and families.
- Raise awareness of the needs of this population through community presentations, community connections and workshops
- Crisis Intervention
- Maintain record and file management in accordance with PSECA.
Wage Range: $27.28 - $30.51 per hour, wage to be negotiated based on education and experience. Plus, Travel Reimbursement at $0.57/KM.
Benefits: McMan promotes the wellbeing of our employees, promoting flexibility including 27 paid days off per year, as well as an excellent benefit package that includes extended health care with a paramedical combined maximum of $2000.00 per year plus an additional $2500.00 per year for mental health supports, dental coverage including orthodontics, and vision coverage all starting day one of employment. In addition McMan provides a 100% employer contribution pension after 6 months calculated at 4% of gross base earnings.
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, October 28, 2026.
We thank all that apply. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for a multi step interview process.
McMan is Committed to the Principles of Employment Equity
