Child, Youth and Family Counsellor

3 days ago

Calgary, Canada Wood’s Homes Full time
h3>Wood's Homes Academy - Youth and Family Counsellor (January)

805 37 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4N8, Canada Req #815

Friday, December 6, 2024

Wood's Homes is a not-for-profit mental health centre based in Calgary, with locations across Alberta. Our mission is to build good mental health and well-being so everyone can thrive in their community. Are you a passionate and dedicated individual interested in making a difference in the lives of children, young people and families? Are you committed to cultivating an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates diverse voices at every level? Then we want you to join the Wood's Homes team.

We are dedicated to making a lasting impression through our work, our people, and our relationships. At Wood’s Homes you’re not just joining a company, you are joining a community. We offer generous health and pension benefits, support personal and professional growth and recognize the value in career paths. p>

We are looking for staff for our (January) intake of the Wood's Homes Academy.

The Youth and Family Counsellor acts as a coordinator in the planning and delivery of therapeutic activities for high-risk youth. The Youth and Family Counsellor works on a rotational shift schedule which includes day, evening, weekend and awake overnight shifts, ensuring 24/7 coverage for the youth in our care.

*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.

  1. Implementing and maintaining a structured setting fostering the development of personal and social functioning for each client.
  2. Participating in supervisory and team meetings, retreats, planning sessions, and in-service training.
  3. Conducting therapeutic responsibilities for young adults and their families including attendance and intervention at case conferences, consultations, school meetings, doctor’s appointments, family meetings and related case management.
  4. Integrating cultural practices, traditional ways of knowing, and building cultural resources into daily wellness activities and the treatment milieu for young persons and family (would be an asset).

Qualifications:

  1. Diploma or Undergraduate Degree in Social Sciences, Human Services, Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Community Rehabilitation, Disability Studies, Addictions, or a related field.
  2. Experience working with children, youth and/or adults with developmental disabilities or complex needs.
  3. YFC I - Minimum two (2) years of related experience in working with young people or youth transitioning into adulthood and adults in a residential setting.
  4. YFC II - Minimum four (4) years of related experience in working with young people or youth transitioning into adulthood and adults in a residential setting.
  5. Knowledge about local indigenous history, culture and issues (would be an asset).

We are committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. p>

At Wood’s Homes we embrace each other’s differences and strive to learn and grow from them. strong>

Wood’s Homes is committed to protecting the health and safety of its employees, clients, visitors, and others accessing our services. With our commitment to safety in mind, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

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