Trauma-Informed Youth Coach for Teens & Culture

The-Family-Centre; Edmonton; In loco; CAD 50.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Group Benefit Plan

Health Spending Account

3 weeks vacation

RRSP matching

Mileage allowance

Paid sick time

Agency-wide events

Descrizione del lavoro

The Family Centre in Edmonton is seeking a Youth Coach to provide one-to-one support to youth aged 13–17 in the ohpikîhakan Foster Care program. The position focuses on trauma-informed, culturally connected care and building strong circles of support around youth, families and communities.

You will engage marginalized youth, fostering voice, identity, and personal goals while guiding cultural activities, community involvement, and safety planning.

Competenze

• Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Education, Early Childhood Development, or a related field; a diploma with significant related experience may also be considered.
• Minimum of two years of experience working with youth and families is preferred.
• Experience with Children and Family Services or foster care is an asset.
• Understanding of the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act is an asset.

Mansioni

• Build respectful, trusting relationships with youth through relational, trauma-informed, strengths-based support.
• Provide one-to-one support reflecting youth goals, voice, identity, interests, strengths and needs.
• Support youth to increase holistic wellbeing and connection across physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, cultural, relational, and legal areas.
• Assist in reunification and maintaining ties to family, culture, community and natural supports.
• Document and report accurately in monthly notes and records.

Conoscenze

relationship-centered

trauma-informed

cultural humility

equity-oriented

relational

self-directed

reflective

resilient

professional values

Formazione

Degree in Human Services / Social Work / Child and Youth Care / Education / Early Childhood Development

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Google products

Descrizione del lavoro

The Family Centre in Edmonton is seeking a Youth Coach to provide one-to-one support to youth aged 13–17 in the ohpikîhakan Foster Care program. The position focuses on trauma-informed, culturally connected care and building strong circles of support around youth, families and communities.

You will engage marginalized youth, fostering voice, identity, and personal goals while guiding cultural activities, community involvement, and safety planning.