Youth & Family Counsellor I / II - New Horizon Housing

Wood's Homes; Calgary; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood's Homes in Calgary seeks a Youth & Family Counsellor to work with children, youth and families in a structured, supportive housing setting. You will provide direct counselling, coordinate with case management, and participate in meetings to advance client goals.

Ideal candidates have a social sciences-related degree, CPR/First Aid, and a driver's license, with experience serving youth. The role emphasizes safety, collaboration, and delivering high-quality services within licensing

Qualifications

• Diploma/Undergraduate Degree in the Social Sciences, Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Nursing.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Experience in working with young people preferred.
• Must have a class 5 driver’s license and own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Implement a structured setting fostering development of personal and social functioning for each client.
• Participate in supervisory meetings, team meetings, and designated training sessions.
• Conduct a variety of therapeutic responsibilities for children, youth, and families, including case conferences and intervention strategies.
• Maintain the living space to fit Licensing Department requirements.
• Handle program tasks including meal preparation, cleaning, and transportation of clients.
• Execute other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Youth services

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Social Sciences degree

Child & Youth Care

Social Work

Nursing

Job description

We're looking for one (1) Youth & Family Counsellor to join our team!

About the Program

New Horizon, launched in 2010 in partnership with Horizon Housing Society and the Calgary Homeless Foundation, provides stable, supportive housing for young adults (ages 18-29) at risk of homelessness. Temporary, low-cost apartment units are available in three community buildings and at the Wood’s Homes Inglewood Campus. Residents receive individualized support, including guidance on budgeting, grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, setting up bank accounts, and finding/keeping employment.

The Role

Reporting to the Management of Wood's Homes as determined by each program, the Youth & Family Counsellor is the primary worker with children, youth and families, and is a contributing member of a team providing service to children, youth and families within a structured setting. The Youth & Family Counsellor will demonstrate due diligence in being Exceptional in the delivery of high-quality services and in meeting the requirements of the Health and Safety Management System at Wood’s Homes.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and maintaining a structured setting fostering the development of personal and social functioning for each client.
• Participates actively in supervisory meetings, team meetings, and retreats, planning sessions, and designated in-service training.
• Is responsible for a variety of therapeutic responsibilities for particular children, youth, and their families. In combination with relevant case management, these responsibilities include attendance at case conferences, involvement in intervention strategies, consultations, school meetings, doctor’s appointments, family meetings, etc.
• Maintains the upkeep of the living space of the program and ensures the provision of a program that fits the requirements of the Licensing Department.
• Is responsible for a variety of tasks associated with program functioning including meal preparation, cleaning, and transportation of children, youth, and families.
• Executes other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Undergraduate Degree in the Social Sciences, Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Nursing, andminimum two to four yearsrelated experience.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Experience in working with young people preferred.
• Current proof of professional registration may be required for certain diplomas or degrees.
• Must have a class 5 driver’s license and own transportation.