Youth & Family Counsellor I / II - Youth Support Navigators

1 week ago

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada Wood's Homes Full time


We're 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.


We are currently seeking one temporary full time, Youth & Family Counsellor I / II in the Youth Support Navigation Program. This is a six-month term running from January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026 based in Lethbridge, Alberta. 



The Youth Support Navigator provides direct and consistent one-to-one navigation with youth 12 to 24 within Lethbridge. One-to-one navigation consists of regular face to face and virtual meetings focused on the identification and support of immediate barriers related to all youth related risk factors, including overall mental health, well-being, peer, and family dynamics as examples. Youth may also need support with activities of daily living and Support Navigators can engage them in collaborative problem-solving and motivational interviewing to meet their identified needs. Youth Support Navigators can also serve as youth population health experts who are aware of current community trends and can provide both direct support to clients, as well as serve in consultative and collaborative support capacities to better assist other third parties in developing their own case plans and supporting services with identified youth.




Responsibilities:

Support systems navigation, case management and service delivery with youth, their families and/or caregivers where appropriate.Support both identified and self-identified youth and families through wraparound case management, case consultation, systems meetings, rapport building, and participation at community appointments when and where required. Participate in supervision, team meetings, retreats, planning sessions, and in-service training.Participates in outreach activities at schools, in the community, and other-related youth events. Must be an effective, mature, and proper role model for youth.Knowledge of Indigenous cultural practices, traditional ways of knowing, and helping to build appropriate cultural resources into daily wellness activities for young people and families (would be an asset).Participates in research of trends in our community and best practices on how to mitigate those trends and present these findings to other youth serving agencies in LethbridgeActively builds and supports relationships and rapport with other youth serving agencies in the Lethbridge area. Maintains proper administrative and client records.Completes all required health and safety training.Regular use of Aware 360 safety app while interacting with clients in the community.Reports workplace hazards, unsafe or unhealthy conditions, or incidents (including near misses, injuries, or equipment damage) to their direct supervisor.Shows initiative, enthusiasm, and creativity in all aspects of day-to-day duties (e.g., administrative, clinical skill development, and interactions with others).Executes other responsibilities as assigned by program leadership.


Qualifications:



Diploma or Undergraduate Degree in the Social Sciences, including Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Addictions, or Psychology.Minimum of two (2) to four (4) years of related experience in working with young people in a community or mental health setting.Current CPR and First Aid Certification.Training in trauma-informed care and interventions associated with children's mental health.Awareness and ability to help access community resources and support for youth and their families.Personal suitability is an important consideration.Indigenous knowledge and life experience would be an asset.Current proof of professional registration may be needed for certain diplomas or degrees.Must have a full, non-GDL class 5 driver's license and own transportation.

Why choose us. We are committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We empower and are advocates for our employees by welcoming, respecting and valuing their unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. At Wood's Homes we embrace each other's differences and strive to learn and grow from them. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those moving forward in the selection process will be contacted. 

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