Wood's Homes Academy

About Us:

Wood's Homes is a not-for-profit mental health center based in Calgary Alberta, with locations across Alberta. Our mission is to build good mental health and well-being so everyone can thrive in their community and children, young people and families can grow through trusted mental health services.

We are seeking full-time Youth and Family Trainees to join the Wood’s Homes Academy.

What is the Wood’s Homes Academy?

The Woods’s Homes Academy is a 2-week onboarding program, with a mix of theory and practice, along with opportunities to gain insight and practical skills through the lens of '3 Pillars, Therapeutic Crisis Training and more. You will gain knowledge, skills and understanding of our vision, our mission, and our values – the cornerstones of Wood’s Homes that our Youth and Family Counsellors embody within their role.

During the onboarding program, you will receive opportunities to meet and learn from our experienced trainers that have worked within a variety of our different programs within Wood’s Homes. At the Academy, you will be completing your required trainings to help prepare for your role as a front-line worker.

Upon completion of the Wood’s Homes’ Academy, you will qualify as a Youth and Family Counsellor I or II. Your specific skillset, attributes, and experience will be assessed, and you will be placed within one of our programs accordingly.

Important FAQS before applying:

• First session will begin October 21 - November 1.
• Please note that completion of the Academy is a prerequisite to work in the programs. No exceptions will be made. This is a paid position and successful candidates will be compensated for all hours attended and worked.
• Applicants with a Degree or Diploma in Human Services or Social Sciences and/or equivalent work experience are considered an asset.
• We have full-time opportunities available after placements. Our full time YFC are expected to commit to a shift work schedule (4 on 4 days off – 11.5 hours). Shifts will include days, evenings, and overnights.
• Candidates must be available Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM for the duration of the 2-week training program. Attendance is a mandatory requirement for each day of training.
• Wood's Homes Academy occurs monthly.

What Wood’s Homes Offers:

• Youth and Family Counsellors I pay band within our collective agreement is from $20.32 - $27.67.
• Youth and Family Counsellors II pay band within our collective agreement is $21.84 – $29.96.
• Pension plan after 1 year of service
• Night premium of $3.00 for all hours worked between 11 PM to 7 AM.
• 3 weeks’ vacation per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package through Sun Life (Dental, Extended Health and Vision).
• Employee Family Assistance Plan
• Employee referral program
• Technology purchasing program.
• Innovative training and development opportunities within the human services industry.

Position Summary: Reporting to the Management of Wood's Homes and specific to each treatment program, the Youth & Family Counsellor Trainee - through supervision, on the job training, and formal education - develops the skills required to perform all the duties of a Youth & Family Counsellor. The Youth & Family Counsellor Trainee works with children, youth and families on rotating shifts that provides coverage twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week. The Youth & Family Counsellor Trainee remains in this classification until the educational requirements are met to qualify as a Youth & Family Counsellor I or II.

Responsibilities:

• Develops skills in how to provide a predictable environment that allows for the development of an appropriate level of personal and social functioning for each client.
• Develops skills and presents a proper role model for each client to utilize in their personality growth.
• Learns how to participate in supervision and team meetings.
• Learns how to accurately document daily, weekly, and monthly events and maintains appropriate administrative and client records.
• Attends and participates in all required meetings and approved conferences.
• Attends designated in-service seminars and workshops.
• Receives instruction or direction and asks for guidance and information from team members.
• Completes all required health and safety training.
• Reports workplace hazards, unsafe or unhealthy conditions, or incidents (including near misses, injuries, or equipment damage) to their direct supervisor.
• Demonstrates due diligence in being exceptional in the delivery of high-quality services and in meeting the requirements of the Health and Safety Management System at Wood’s Homes.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in the Social Sciences, Child and Youth Care, Social Work, or Nursing and/or have related experience.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Must have class 5 driver’s license.
• Personal suitability.

Why choose us?

We are committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We empower and are advocates for our employees by welcoming, respecting and valuing their unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. At Wood’s Homes we embrace each other’s differences and strive to learn and grow from them. We offer competitive pay, and a supportive and inclusive workplace environment with plenty of opportunities for professional growth. Bring your unique strengths, skills and passion to Wood’s Homes. Please visit us at www.woodshomes.ca for complete information about our organization.

Please complete all pre-screening questions. Applications with incomplete answers will automatically be declined.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those moving forward in the selection process will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $19.75-$26.91 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Paid time off
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

Application question(s):

• Are you legally authorized to work for any employer in Canada?
• If selected, you must submit a valid Criminal Record Check during onboarding. The Criminal Record Check must have been issued within the previous 6 months to be considered valid.
• In alignment with our focus on Diversity & Inclusion, Wood's Homes is committed to increasing Indigenous representation within our Agency. We encourage Indigenous applicants to voluntarily self-identify as First Nation (Status, Non-Status), Metis or Inuit.
• Are you applying for Full-Time?
• To be considered for this role, you must attend all training days of the Academy (no exceptions). Monday-Friday from 8:30 am-5:00 pm. Based on the information provided, can you commit to attending all training days?
• If you have international education credentials, can you provide a completed education assessment (IQAS or WES)?
• Were you a previous Wood's Home employee? If so, please provide the dates of when you were last employed by us.
• After completing the Academy, full-time employees are required to have open availability to accommodate shift-work. Shift-work involves a rotational schedule: 4 days on/4 days off, 11.5 hours/shift and includes evenings, weekends, awake overnights, and holidays. Can you commit to the post-Academy availability requirement(s)?
• Do you have a Class-5 Full Driver's License?
• Were you referred to Wood's by a current employee? If so please provide their full name.

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-10-21