Youth & Family Counsellor I / II - Warming Centre

Wood's Homes; Calgary; Vor Ort; CAD 52.000 - 68.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Wood's Homes is seeking two full-time Youth & Family Counsellors I/II for the Warming Centre in Calgary. The role runs from December 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, with hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., seven days a week during winter.

You will provide direct care and support to youth and families within a structured therapeutic milieu. Responsibilities include case management, supervision participation, attendance at conferences, and aiding in program operations—meal prep, cleaning, and transport as

Qualifikationen

• Diploma/Undergraduate Degree in the Social Sciences, Child and Youth Care, Social Work, or Nursing with 2–4 years related experience.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Experience with young people preferred; must have Class 5 driver’s license and own transportation.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct care and treatment for children within the program.
• Develop structure, routine, and goals within the therapy milieu.
• Attend supervision, team meetings, and in-service trainings.
• Maintain living space and ensure program aligns with Licensing Department requirements.
• Assist with meal prep, cleaning, and transportation of children, youth, and families.
• Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.

Kenntnisse

CPR & First Aid

Driver's license

Youth experience

Ausbildung

Social Sciences degree

Child & Youth Care

Jobbeschreibung

We’re looking for two (2) full-time Youth & Family Counsellors I / II to join our Warming Centre on a temporary basis from December 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.

Our Warming Center operates from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., seven days a week during the winter months. It provides a safe and warm space for youth and young adults up to the age of 29, offering access to essential services such as shelter from extreme winter weather, food, basic hygiene supplies, and wellness support!

The Role 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, as well as the ongoing development of structure, routine, and goal setting within the program’s therapeutic milieu.

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, and minimum 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.