Youth Connector – Stride

Enviros WSA

Calgary

On-site

CAD 26,000 - 29,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay 19-21 CAD

Flexible schedule

Comprehensive training

Wellness program

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Enviros is developing the Stride program, a therapeutic, family-based model for youth with trauma-informed care needs. The Youth Connector will build relationships, provide one-to-one time, and support community connections, including weekend and evening work where required.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Caregivers and the Therapeutic Team, with a flexible 20-hour week schedule and weekend possibilities. A diploma/degree in Human Services is preferred.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled or completion of diploma/degree in Human Services field.
Experience working with Complex Youth/Children.
Experience in the Children Services Sector.
Knowledge of experiential learning, strength-based practice, and trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

Build relationships with youth and support their connection with the community.
Provide regular one-to-one time, especially early in placement.
Support school-related logistics, recreation, and visit supervision.
Assist with activity finder and activity partner roles.
Support cultural connections and weekend/evening scheduling as needed.

Skills

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Communication

De-escalation

Education

Diploma/degree in Human Services

Tools

Driver's license

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: