McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association of Calgary and Area is an organization making a difference in the lives of more than 4,100 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 recruiting for a
Digital Literacy Facilitator
to join our team to develop digital literacy curriculum, facilitate cohorts, provide one on one tutoring based on individual learning needs, and evaluate and adapt programs as needed. The Digital Literacy Facilitator will support vulnerable populations to understand and use digital systems, tools, applications in order to access and navigate the digital world.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Some of the key aspects of this role include:
Develop and adapt digital literacy curriculum
Facilitate digital literacy curriculum to three learning cohorts and provide one-on-one support as needed
Provide a holistic, learner-centred approach, while attending to diversity and the meaningful participation of vulnerable adults
Incorporate recognized adult learning principles, including the enhancement of learner self-esteem and self-advocacy
Integrate basic literacy and essential skills development into areas of high interest to adults
Provide pathways for learners to transition successfully from and to related programs or next steps (for example to employment or further learning)
Collect data and evaluate project effectiveness based on grant requirements
Develop partnerships with community agencies to facilitate engagement of participants in cohorts
The successful candidate will have:
Diploma or Degree in Adult Education or Education is preferred, other education combined with relevant experience may be considered
A flexible schedule that can accommodate varying hours based on program delivery schedule and times of learning cohorts
Demonstrated skill set in working with individuals experiencing homelessness and trauma informed practice
Awareness of appropriate community resources and services
Strong writing, organizational, program planning, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of diversity issues around culture, religion, gender or sexual identity
Previous experience in curriculum development, facilitating groups, tutoring adults, and teaching digital literacy skills
A current (no more than 6 months old) Police Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Intervention check
Current First Aid Training and Suicide Intervention training
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 welcome applications from all qualified individuals including candidates from diverse and indigenous backgrounds and those with disabilities.
If 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.