Addictions Youth Care Counsellor

3 days ago

Grande Prairie, Canada Mountain Plains Community Services Society of the North Full time

Are you passionate about helping those in your community and making a lasting impact on someone’s life? We are currently seeking dedicated Youth Care Counsellors who will serve as positive role models to support, lead, and encourage young people. You will have the chance to model healthy relationships, encourage positive behavior, and design activities to promote the overall welfare of participants, all while increasing your knowledge of trauma-informed care and therapeutic programming. Accelerate your career while doing a job that truly matters, and enjoy the intrinsic rewards of helping people lead better lives_

**Who we are**

Mountain Plains Community Services Society of the North (MPCSSN) is a non-profit, charitable society governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Our Society has operated numerous diverse community and family-focused programs that are designed to address the unique needs of the Northwest region of Alberta since 1972. Currently, we offer services in partnership with Alberta Health Services and Alberta Human Services.

Mountain Plains CSSN is accredited by CARF International and is a member of the ALIGN Association of Community Services as well as the Children’s Welfare League of Canada.

Please review the opportunity below and submit your Resume and Cover Letter. Interviews will be scheduled once this posting has closed. This position has been posted internally and externally at this time.

**What we are can offer you**
- Ongoing commitment to training and educational opportunities for your professional growth and development
- Comprehensive benefits package at three months of employment
- RRSP Matching at 6 months of employment
- Salary $48,124.00 - based on a 4 on 4 off rotation of 12-hour day shifts, with the ability to be flexible in line with the needs of the program.

**Program Information**:The Solstice Integrated Wellness Centre in Clairmont is a dual-program facility. We offer services in a Voluntary capacity, as well as a Court Ordered confinement capacity (Protection of Children Abusing Drugs Act). We are a contracted program through _Alberta Health Services Addictions and Mental Health and_ provide clients and their families with educational programming regarding Substance Use, Concurrent Disorders, and Gambling.

**Role and Responsibilities: The** Addictions Youth Care Counsellor is responsible for delivering services that provide youth with education and support on all levels of their daily routines. The Addictions Youth Care Counsellor facilitates up to 2 educational group sessions, as well as 2 recreational life skills activities daily. As a part of the Solstice Team, you will meet with clients on a one-on-one basis as well as in group settings. You will develop specific programming plans that meet the client's current prevalent needs and will work with the AHS Addictions and Mental Health team to help create referrals for the client's ongoing treatment plan.

**Must have**
- Degree or 2 Year Diploma in Child and Youth Care, or related human services field.
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License
- Driver’s Abstract
- Clear Criminal Records Check
- Clear Children’s Service Intervention Record Check.
- Vehicle Insurance stating $2 million liability and access to a vehicle

**Hiring Assets**
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience as an Addictions Youth Care Counsellor
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flextime
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Wellness program

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