Child & Youth Care Counsellor

2 months ago

Edmonton, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

**Job Information**:
Job Requisition ID: 33081

Ministry: Children's Services

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 38.75 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: May 8, 2023

Classification: Child and Youth Care Worker 1

**About Us**:
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported.

Children’s Services focuses on early Intervention, child development and delivering supports and services to children, youth and families. It works to ensure that children in Alberta have the tools they need to thrive in healthy families and communities. The ministry engages with Indigenous leaders and communities, the government of Canada, other Government of Alberta ministries, community agencies and other stakeholders.

**Role**:
Are you looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity to enhance your skills and experience working with youth? If so, we want to hear from you Become a Child and Youth Care Worker and share the vision of building strong children, youth, families and communities where children and youth are valued, nurtured and cared for. The Yellowhead Youth Centre is a campus-based treatment facility for adolescents with significant trauma-related issues. We are currently looking to hire permanent full-time Male and Female Child & Youth Care Counsellors.

Working collaboratively as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, where no two days are the same, you will be responsible for:

- participating in all aspects of individual therapeutic treatment planning;
- monitoring and recording behaviors and outcome progress;
- overseeing and arranging daily treatment plan activities; and
- supporting youth to be successful/working towards well-being.

**Qualifications**:
Child and Youth Care Degree or Diploma is preferred. Related Human Services diploma or degree may also be considered.

Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License

**Assets**:

- Previous experience in youth care, preferably in a therapeutic campus-based care setting, working with Indigenous populations, and other training (such as High-Risk De-escalation, etc.).
- Current training and certification in First Aid with CPR, Suicide Intervention, are also considered assets.
- Related diplomas and degree’s include Human Service Worker Diploma/Degrees, Social Work Diploma/Degree, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Correctional/Police Services Diploma, Psychology/Sociology Degree (major/minor) and Education.

**APS Competencies**:
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process. This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
Critical Competencies:

- **Agility** - Demonstrated ability to manage and adapt to change. Ability to manage human, financial and physical resources within an operating environment.
- **Drive for Results** - Leadership skills, including demonstrated ability and comfort with decision making responsibilities, coaching and teaching, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others.
- **Develop Self and Others** - Proven ability to foster partnerships and to achieve organizational goals within an organization.
- **Build Collaborative Environments** - Strong track record in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- **Develop Networks** - Ability to foster a climate of cooperation amongst, and build solid relationships with public agencies, government, committees and other partners.
- **Systems Thinking** - Effective leadership abilities combined with a strong commitment to operating within a team environment and the ability to motivate and inspire other to achieve common goals.
- **Creative Problem Solving** - Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.

**Salary**:
$2,173.03 to $2,785.31 (Bi-weekly)

**Notes**:
**Notes**:
**Hours of work**: This position works 38.75 hours per week and 7.75 hour/shift including days, evenings, and weekend shifts.
- Class 5 driver’s license is required

**What we offer**:

- Working for the Alberta Public Service - Pension plans: Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - Leadership and mentorship programs
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
- Full orientation and supported learning

**How To Apply**:
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.
- Resources for applicants:
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