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SalaryOur Horizon Program is seeking a full time candidate for the role of Youth Care Counsellor Awake Nights.
Are you passionate about helping those in your community and making a lasting impact on someone’s life? We are currently seeking dedicated Youth Support Caseworkers who will serve as a positive role model 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 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 that are 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.
Mountain Plains CSSN is accredited by CARF International and is a member of the ALIGN Association of Community Services as well as the Children’s Welfare League of Canada.
What we can offer you
- Ongoing commitment to training and educational opportunities for your professional growth and development
- Comprehensive benefits package at three months of employment
- RRSP Matching at 6 months of employment
- Salary $48,124.00
- Expected Shifts: four-on four-off, 12 hour shifts, Awake Nights
Program Information:
The role of the Youth Care Counsellor is to provide support to identified individuals in a residential group home setting. Youth Care Counsellors should have an understanding of basic counselling skills (Informal Counselling) and trauma-based knowledge. Youth Care Counsellors will report to, and work alongside, the Program Manager to develop and implement individualized programs to assist these individuals in reaching their self-identified goals. They will also utilize a variety of skills and techniques to teach life and independent living skills to the individuals served in a home-based environment.
The Youth Care Counsellor is responsible for client safety, day to day operations of the house, transporting youth, meal planning and preparation, cleaning duties and overall supervision of the home. Youth Care Counsellors will adapt a team approach when supporting individuals, and ensure that clients are making decisions based on personal choice and informed decision making. They will connect the individual to community services and programs in the community as needed.
Must have
- 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 reliable vehicle
Hiring Assets
- Knowledge of supporting youth struggling with Mental Health concerns and High-Risk lifestyles
At Mountain Plains Community Services Society of the North, we value diversity in our workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We appreciate all responses and advise that only those candidates qualified will be selected for an interview.
