Youth Care Counsellor Awake Nights

1 day 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 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.

**What we can offer you**
- 2 Weeks Vacation for your 1st year of employment, increasing to 4 weeks in your 2nd year
- Comprehensive benefits package at three months of employment
- Educational Support after 2 years of employment
- Ongoing commitment to training and educational opportunities for your professional growth and development
- RRSP Matching at 6 months of employment
- Salary $48,124.00 - based on a 4 on 4 off rotation of 12-hour AWAKE NIGHT - With the ability to be flexible in line with the needs of the program
- Wellness Spending Account at 3 months of employment

**Role and Responsibilities**:

- The Youth Care Counsellor is responsible for working as part of a team to ensure the overall success of the youth and the program. The Youth Care Counsellor should have an understanding of basic counselling skills (ie. Informal Counselling) and Trauma based knowledge for an understanding of the youth that we serve
- Develop appropriate relationships with clients and identify their uniqueness and individuality
- Coordinate support services based on identified goals
- Ensure clients physical, medical, emotional and other needs are met as identified (personal hygiene, grocery and personal shopping, medication monitoring and dispensing, medical and dental appointments scheduled as needed, etc.)
- Promote physical and emotional safety for clients served
- Provide emotional support and uses a variety of counselling skills as required
- Complete timely documentation (daily client logs, communicating support plans with the team, monthly progress reports, administrative documentation responsibilities, etc.)
- Ensure all household documentation is completed with input from individuals served (meal plan calendar, monthly programming calendar, chore charts, etc.)
- Will understand the importance of being a strong advocate for clients and will advocate on behalf of the client in all necessary situations
- Implements the MPCSSN Culture Code in their daily activities (Make an Impact, Commit to Continuous Growth, Cultivate Authentic Experiences, Take Ownership & Pride, Celebrate All Wins)

**Must have**
- Proof of 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

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