Wood's Home Academy

6 months ago

Calgary, Canada Wood's Homes Full time

We Never Give up.

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 seeking full-time Youth and Family Trainees to join 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 May 21 - May 30
- 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.
- 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 they 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 recognize and provide a
- 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.
- Current proof of professional registration may be required for certain diplomas or degrees.
- Must have class 5 driver’s license (full or GDL).
- Personal suitability

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