Employment Counsellor

Be the Spark that ignites the potential in people At our YMCA, we believe in the power of people. Every day, our dedicated employees and volunteers bring energy, positivity, and inclusivity to everything they do. They are the spark that ignites potential in others—helping individuals grow, thrive, and truly belong.

When people feel connected and supported, communities become stronger, more resilient, and full of life. That's the impact of people-powered change. Together, we create welcoming spaces where everyone is valued, differences are celebrated, and possibilities are endless. Be the spark. Shine bright. Help others shine too.

About the Role:

The Northern Alberta YMCA is looking for a candidate to work as a Yotuh Employment Counsellor to work towards strengthening their community and providing resources to diverse and vulnerable populations. The Employment Counsellor will provide direct service delivery to participants and is responsible for the effective planning, implementation and evaluation of participant services. The Employment Counsellor will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with diverse populations who face unique challenges, and external service providers and community partners who are involved in their participants' lives.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a support to participants; assist them with the development of job readiness skills and tools, follow their progress and support participants within YMCA guidelines and adhere to the contracted performance outcomes.
• Perform case management as per Standards of Practice guidelines and funder mandates.
• Engage with employers, community agencies, and other organizations to maximize services and resources to individuals seeking employment.
• Develop and implement career and employment related programs.
• Complete administrative tasks such as but not limited to; inputting data into program designated database systems, maintaining participant files in accordance with funder and YMCA guidelines, in an effective and timely matter.
• Collect necessary data to contribute and assist in developing reports.
• Plan and work within an approved budget.
• Visit potential employers to promote program and potential workplace placements

Qualifications:

• Post secondary degree/diploma in Social Work, Human Services, Career and employment counselling or related fields.
• Intermediate (Standard) First Aid, CPR-C.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Suicide Intervention Certification preferred.
• Able to obtain a Police Information Check with Vulnerable sector.
• 2+ years experience in job development/marketing and employment counselling.
• Working knowledge of issues/practices related to the social determents of health, individual assessment, case management, group work, group facilitation, program planning and outcome evaluation.
• Working knowledge in culturally sensitive and trauma-informed practice, and strength-based approach.
• Ability to handle confidential information and sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, databases and other technology.

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Northern Alberta is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees and volunteers reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work and volunteer. We offer meaningful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 100 years of providing opportunities for people to shine Our Y serves tens of thousands of people each year through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, day camps, mental health, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families and seniors.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Inclusion has power, and we take strides to create a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can belong. Diverse teams unleash new ideas, and employees thrive in a culture that recognizes and appreciates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of others. Through our differences in how we think and act we can form innovative and effective teams and deliver organizational success.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about an opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Prior to your first day and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.