Youth Connector – Stride

Enviros WSA; Calgary; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage $19-$21/hr

Flexible schedule

Comprehensive training program

Wellness program

Job summary

Enviros in Calgary is seeking a Youth Connector to build trusted relationships with youth and support their connection with the community. Expect regular one-on-one time, school support, activity planning, cultural connections, and occasional weekend or evening work with flexible scheduling.

Candidates should have a diploma or degree in Human Services, experience with complex youth, strong communication and teamwork, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Strong relationship development skills.
• Collaborative team play that is creative with strong organizational skills.
• Able to adapt to changing situations and be flexible.
• Strong communication and de-escalation skills.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with youth and support their connection with the community.
• Provide regular one-to-one time, including during placement transitions.
• Assist with school-related logistics, activities, and cultural connections; may include weekend/evening work.

Skills

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Communication & de-escalation

Education

Diploma in Human Services

Job description

Stride- Therapeutic Foster Caregiving

Approx. 20 hours a week, flexible work schedule

Youth Connector

ENVIROS – Who We Are

Enviros

is an innovative social services agency that provides critical, individualized programs to children, youth, adults and families in vulnerable situations to meet their desired outcomes and wellness.

Enviros

helps our clients make strength-based changes to move to independence within a healthy community.

Enviros

focuses programs on the unique needs of individual clients practicing experiential learning to provide opportunities for personal discovery and growth.

Enviros

focus is on building relationships and is the foundation of the work we do. This enables clients to develop skills, healthy trust, and independence.

Since our founding in 1976, Enviros has been an early adopter of new evidence-based best practices and has developed and informed other leading practices.

Why People Choose Enviros

Simply stated, our vision is: “The Power of Human Relationships Invites Belonging and Inspires Growth”.

The Program – Stride

Enviros is excited to be developing this newest model of care in the Child Intervention System. Stride is a therapeutic family based, culturally safe, short term out of home placement program intended to support youth with complex trauma-impacted care needs. This model is a wraparound service that incorporates a Therapeutic Caregiver, as the primary change agent, working within a Therapeutic Team, including cultural supports to provide individualized trauma informed supports.

The Position – Youth Connector

Working collaboratively with Caregivers, Team, and Circle members, the Youth Connector’s primary responsibility is to build relationships with youth and support their connection with the community. For most youth, this will include regular one-to-one time, especially early in placement. This role may have logistical functions (e.g., support during school suspension), recreational functions (e.g., activity finder, activity partner), and facilitative functions (e.g., supporting cultural connections, visit supervision). This position will require some weekend and evening work but the schedule is flexible.

For Consideration Applicants Will Need to Demonstrate the Following

• Strong relationship development skills.
• Collaborative team play that is creative with strong organizational skills.
• Able to adapt to changing situations and be flexible.
• Strong communication and de-escalation skills.

Education & Experience

Currently enrolled or completion of diploma/degree in Human Services Field

Experience working with Complex Youth/Children

Experience working in the Children Services Sector

Knowledge of experiential learning, strength-based practice, and trauma informed care

Qualifications – Personality Traits

• Collaborative
• Team player
• Inspirational – encourages and supports others to be their best
• Creative – can think outside of the box. Creative solutions due to remoteness
• Humorous
• Calm demeanor
• Fun by nature

Other Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• A clean driver’s abstract containing not more than two (2) minor offences or one (1) major offence
• Standard First Aid and CPR Level “C”
• Police Record Check with Vulnerable sector check (within six (6) months)
• Child Intervention Check (within one (1) year)

Perks

In addition to becoming a part of a challenging and creative work environment, Enviros also offers:

• $19-$21/hr
• Flexible work schedule
• Comprehensive Training Program
• Work Wellness Program

Enviros believes in the power of diversity and we are dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities, including Indigenous applicants, and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.

Additionally, Enviros is committed to having a workforce of skilled and diversified representation of the population we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however in our commitment to the population we serve, preference will be given to candidates self-identifying as an Indigenous Person.

Pre‑Employment Background Check Requirements

As a condition of employment, all staff working for Enviros are required to complete:

• Intervention Record Check (IRC)
• Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)

Both checks must be completed prior to the employee’s start date. Please note that this process can take up to six (6) weeks to complete.

Enviros will accept IRCs and Criminal Record Checks with VSC that are no more than six (6) months old at the time of hire.

Applicants may choose to apply for these checks in advance of being selected for an interview or employment. Please be aware that initiating these checks does not guarantee advancement in the recruitment process.