Youth & Family Counsellor I / II (Overnight) - TCBC

Wood's Homes; Calgary; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Acuity premium

Overnight shift premium

3 weeks paid vacation

Extended health benefits

Pension program

Job summary

Wood’s Homes in Calgary, Alberta is seeking an Overnight Youth & Family Counsellor I/II to join our team on a 4 days on/4 days off rotation. The role focuses on direct care, treatment of children, and family support, including structured routines and goal setting.

The position involves leading therapeutic interventions, developing care plans with the team, and teaching essential life skills. CPR/First Aid certification and a Class 5 driver's license are required, with emphasis on high-risk youth

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid certification is required.
• Experience with vulnerable populations is preferred.
• Class 5 driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead therapeutic interventions and case management for children and families.
• Create and maintain structured environment supporting engagement and functioning.
• Teach daily life skills, routines, and personal hygiene.
• Develop and revise individual care plans with team input.
• Provide cultural and spiritual engagement opportunities with Elders and spiritual leaders.
• Manage crisis situations using non-abusive restraint per TCI guidelines.
• Assist with meal prep, cleaning, and transportation as part of program operations.
• Ensure compliance with licensing and accreditation standards.

Skills

CPR & First Aid

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

Education

Diploma or Degree in Social Sciences / Child and Youth Care / Addictions and Mental Health / Social Work

Job description

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

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
  • Acuity premium ($1.00-$2.00/hr)
  • Overnight shift premium ($3.00/hr)
  • 3 weeks paid vacation
• Excellent extended health package
• Retirement Pension Program (We'll match your contributions!)
• Continuous opportunities for learning and professional development

About the Role

The Youth and Family Counsellor works on a rotational shift schedule 4 days on/4 days off 7pm to 6:30am or 8pm to 7:30am. The Youth and Family Counsellor is responsible for the direct care and treatment of children within our programs. Providing support and services that impact the healing and wellbeing of children, young people, and families through individualized case management, and ongoing development of structure, routine, and goal setting within the program.

Responsibilities:

• Lead therapeutic interventions and case management for children and families, including attending meetings and consultations.
• Create and maintain a structured environment that supports therapeutic engagement and increased functioning.
• Teach daily life skills, including chores, routines, and personal hygiene.
• Develop and revise individual care plans and goals in collaboration with other team members.
• Provide cultural and spiritual engagement opportunities, connecting youth with Elders and spiritual leaders.
• Manage crisis situations using non-abusive restraint techniques aligned with Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
• Perform tasks related to program functioning, such as meal preparation, cleaning, and transportation.
• Ensure program compliance with Children and Family Services Licensing, COR Certification, and Accreditation Standards.

Qualifications:

• Class 5 driver’s license
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Diploma or Degree in Social Sciences, Child and Youth Care, Addictions and Mental Health, Peer Support, Social Work, Nursing, or a related field, with a minimum of two to four years of related experience.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations within various systems including the child welfare, homeless serving, criminal justice, developmental disabilities is preferred.

We embrace each other’s differences and strive to learn and grow from them. If you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process, feel free to let us know and we'll be more than happy to assist you.

We are committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We empower and are advocates for our employees by welcoming, respecting and valuing their unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. At Wood’s Homes we embrace each other’s differences and strive to learn and grow from them. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this position; only those moving forward in the selection process will be contacted.