Adoption Counselor

1 month ago

Calgary, Canada Wood's Homes Full time

1008 14 St SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0X3, Canada Req #796

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

We Never Give up.

Wood's Homes is looking for two (2) temporary part-time (ends on April 1, 2025) Youth and Family Counsellor I to join our Inglewood Opportunity Hub Warming Centre.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Management of Wood's Homes as determined by each program, the Youth & Family Counsellor is the primary worker with children, youth and families, normally on rotating shifts that provide coverage twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, and is a contributing member of a team providing service to children, youth and families within a structured setting. The Youth & Family Counsellor will demonstrate 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.

Wood’s Homes pays a shift premium of three dollars ($3.00) per hour for all hours worked between 11:00 pm - 7:00 am.

Responsibilities
  • Implementing and maintaining a structured setting fostering the development of personal and social functioning for each client.
  • Participates actively in supervisory meetings, team meetings, retreats, planning sessions, and designated in-service training.
  • Is responsible for a variety of therapeutic responsibilities for particular children, youth, and their families. In combination with relevant case management, these responsibilities include attendance at case conferences, involvement in intervention strategies, consultations, school meetings, doctor’s appointments, family meetings, etc.
  • Maintains the upkeep of the living space of the program and ensures the provision of a program that fits the requirements of the Licensing Department.
  • Is responsible for a variety of tasks associated with program functioning including meal preparation, cleaning, and transportation of children, youth, and families.
  • Executes other responsibilities as may be assigned.
Qualifications
  • Diploma/Undergraduate Degree in the Social Sciences, Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Nursing, and minimum two to four years related experience.
  • Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
  • Experience in working with young people preferred.
  • Current proof of professional registration may be required for certain diplomas or degrees.
  • Must have a class 5 driver’s license and own transportation.
Application Troubleshooting
  • Ensure that you are using Google Chrome as your browser. Dayforce is not fully functional on some browsers (such as Microsoft Edge).
  • If you are required to submit a cover letter, please upload your cover letter under the 'additional documents' section.
  • If you are experiencing issues related to uploading your resume, please ensure that your resume is saved as a .doc or pdf file format.
  • If you are unable to submit your application successfully, please ensure that your Dayforce profile is complete as an incomplete profile will prevent you from applying to an internal job posting.

If you have followed all of the troubleshooting tips listed above and you are still experiencing issues, please reach out to hr.recruitment@woodshomes.ca.

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