Family Support Counsellor l - Learning Centre

Wood's Homes; Calgary; Sur place; CAD 30 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive hourly rates

3 weeks paid vacation

Extended health package

Retirement Pension Program

Résumé du poste

Wood’s Homes in Calgary, Alberta invites applications for a Family Support Counsellor I. You will provide family-centered in-home support to children, youth, and families, coordinate with schools and the community, and help families build on their strengths while adhering to safety standards.

Requires a relevant degree in Human Services or related field and 2–4 years experience with families; CPR/First Aid; a valid Class 5 driver’s license; opportunities for professional development and a

Qualifications

• Class 5 driver's license
• Relevant degree in Human Services or related field.
• 2–4 years with infants, children/adolescents and families.
• In-home family support or case management experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Completes program related assessment process and jointly establishes goals and areas of focus.
• Advocates for the family and supports development of a network of resources with the family and involved professionals while teaching them to advocate for themselves.
• Provides parent skills training in addition to supportive individual and family counselling.
• Attends to the safety of all family members by intervening in crisis situations and providing follow-up care.
• Participates in weekly supervision, case reviews, clinical rounds, and team meetings to ensure delivery of effective Family Support services.
• Reports workplace hazards, unsafe conditions, or incidents to their direct supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Driver's license

CPR and First Aid

Strong communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Human Services/Social Work/Child & Youth Care

Description du poste

About Us

At Wood’s Homes, we prioritize dignity, integrity, and respect in all our interactions. We are committed to reducing stigma, promoting mental health, and supporting Truth and Reconciliation, diversity, and inclusivity. Commitment to high-risk adolescents, challenged with some very tough issues, is not easy. These are the times when our frontline workers spring into action. The type of work we do requires quick thinking, patience, confidence, forgiveness and persistence.

Why Choose Us?

• Competitive compensation package which includes:
  • Competitive hourly rates
  • 3 weeks paid vacation
• Excellent extended health package
• Retirement Pension Program (We'll match your contributions!)
• Continuous opportunities for learning and professional development

The Role

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Family Support Counsellor I provides family-centered support to children, youth, and families in the care of Wood’s Homes. Through in-home support, school liaison, and community coordination, the role helps families navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, and build on their strengths. The Family Support Counsellor delivers high-quality services while meeting Wood’s Homes’ Health and Safety Management System requirements.

Qualifications

• Class 5 driver’s license
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Degree required in one of the Human Services, Child Care, Social Work, Child and Youth Care, or a closely related field directly relevant to working with children, youth, and families.
• Minimum two (2) to four (4) years’ experience working with infants, children and/or adolescents, and families.
• In-home family support and Case Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes program related assessment process and jointly establishes goals and areas of focus.
• Advocates for the family and in that role supports the development of a network of resources with the family, community and other involved professionals while teaching the families how to advocate for themselves.
• Provides parent skills training in addition to supportive individual and family counselling.
• Attends to the safety of all family members by intervening directly in crisis situations and providing follow-up care as required.
• Participates in weekly supervision, case reviews, clinical rounds, and team meetings in order to ensure the delivery of effective Family Support services.
• Reports workplace hazards, unsafe or unhealthy conditions, or incidents (including near misses, injuries, or equipment damage) to their direct supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.