Family Coordinator (Temporary)

Family Coordinator, Milestones Program

McMan Calgary & Area

(Internal/External)

Full time (40 hrs/wk)

Temporary Contract

Anticipated Start Date: Jan 4, 2027

Term End Date: June 30, 2027

Meaningful work. Lasting impact.

At McMan Calgary & Area, connection is at the centre of everything we do. Each year, we support more than 5,000 children, youth, adults and families facing complex challenges, including mental health concerns, addiction, homelessness, poverty and disability. We believe every person has deep and lasting worth, and we see people for who they are, not for what they're facing.

Our work supports people to rebuild and strengthen connections to self, peers, family, community, culture and the land. Belonging, identity and wellbeing grow through relationships because people need people. Professional support is there for a season or a reason, not a lifetime. We create the conditions; people build the lives they want for themselves.

The Role

The Milestones program is currently seeking a dedicated individual who has a passion for working with children and youth with disabilities and supporting their families. The Family Coordinator will be responsible for working with families to develop service plans, teach parents strategies and tools to increase their capacity to positively parent their children and include them fully in family and community life. The Family Coordinator will be involved in independent community work with families as well as potentially facilitating groups.

This position will require the incumbent to work a minimum of 3 evenings a week and able to travel in and around Calgary and surrounding area including Chestermere, Strathmore, and Airdrie.

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensive case management and documentation: maintaining proficiency in data systems while ensuring all paperwork meets accreditation and policy standards
• Therapeutic intervention and family capacity building: empowering families to increase self-efficacy and providing specific support for the unique challenges of raising a child with a disability
• Evidence-based and inclusive practice: developing client-centered relationships that align with organizational values and the program’s logic model
• Collaborative advocacy and program integrity: participating in program evaluations and quality assurance to improve service delivery across the board

Ideal Candidate

• Degree or Diploma in Community Rehabilitation and/or Disability Studies
• Ability to demonstrate extensive knowledge of developmental disorders and experience implementing and modeling numerous behavioural and developmental strategies
• Possess excellent organizational skills
• Capable of working flexible hours including a minimum of 3 evenings and on-call rotation within the organization
• Works collaboratively within a team environment as well as highly motivated when working independently
• Competent in working with families who have experienced trauma, working with Child and Family Services and/or assisting families in meeting basic needs such as housing, food, safety, etc.

Employee Benefits and Workplace Culture

McMan provides a robust blend of employee benefits including income protection, Health & Dental, Paramedical services, Vision, and above average industry access to counselling benefits, an Employee & Family Assistance program, personal days, and the opportunity to contribute to the community at large. Temp staff may have access to Health and Dental benefits. With paid vacation, a flexible schedule, and personal days, the organization encourages and supports work life balance.

Equity, Diversity & Reconciliation

At McMan, connection is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion because we know that diverse perspectives enrich our work and deepen our connection to the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. As part of our active reconciliation journey, Indigenous protocols, Elder guidance, and cultural learning are central to our daily work. We honour Indigenous lived experience, community connection, and cultural knowledge as vital expertise, and we invite Indigenous applicants to share their journey with us in ways that feel meaningful to them.

Next Steps

The work we do matters. If our mission resonates with you and you’re looking to make a difference, send us a cover letter and resume telling us why McMan, and what you'd bring to the role. 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].

Salary: $57,205.00 per annum

Closing Date: November 30, 2026 (or until a suitable candidate is found)

Submit To: https://mcmancalgary.applytojobs.ca/milestones program/52376

Thank you for your interest in McMan. We read every application, and we'll reach out directly to the people we invite to interview.

Note - the successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory work references, current (dated within 6 months) Police/Vulnerable Sector background checks, Intervention Record Check (IRC) and CPR/First Aid (all must be completed prior to start date), valid Drivers' License, current Drivers' Abstract and proof of $2M third party liability insurance.

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