Youth & Family Support Practitioner - Journeys 1.0 FTE

Enviros WSA; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Benefits Program

Comprehensive Training Program

Work Wellness Program

Job summary

Enviros WSA is seeking a Youth and Family Support Practitioner for the Journeys 1.0 program. The 0.8 FTE role focuses on supervising youth, supporting their routines, and implementing treatment plans as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include daily household tasks, data entry, and direct youth support, with occasional after-hours trainings and staff meetings. Strong communication and trauma-informed practice are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree/diploma in the Human Service field.
• Experience with youth in a group living environment.
• Awareness of trauma-informed practices.
• Professional, reliable and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support youth in Journeys program.
• Assist with daily routines and chores.
• Contribute to case management tasks.
• Maintain program documentation and administrative duties.

Skills

Relationship building

Team collaboration

De-escalation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Human Service

Trauma-informed practices

Tools

Computer literacy

MS Office

Job description

Brief Description

Youth and Family Support Practitioner - Journeys 1.0 FTE

Requirements

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 – Journeys

The Journeys Program is a six bed Live-In Program for youth ages 12 to 17 years who have status with Children’s Services. Journeys offers a recreation, life skills and relationship-based program, with an average stay of 6-12 months. The intention of the youth’s stay is to collaborate with the youth and their supports to identify strengths and areas of growth where resourcing and skill development can be done with the aim of supporting the youth’s successful transition back to their family (parental or kinship setting) wherever possible, or into a less intrusive placement where indicated by the case plan.

The programming at Journeys focuses on cultivating each youth’s sense of self-worth and helps each youth identify, establish, and maintain healthy relationships with their supports to allow for successful and stable transitions. The Journeys Program provides youth with a safe and nurturing environment; individualized care plans; educational and recreational activities; and the development of daily routines. The development of strong positive relationships is a key component of the overall success of the Journeys Program.

The Position – Youth and Family Support Practitioner

The Youth and Family Support Practitioner provides supervision and support to young people residing in the program and is a member of the team ensuring treatment plans are implemented. All workers are expected to assist with daily household routines and chores, minor facility maintenance and direct youth support. Youth and Family Support Practitioners must have good working knowledge of computer programs and skilled with basic office applications as there are daily administrative tasks as well as case management tasks as part of this role.

This 0.8 position will be based at Journeys and will include direct involvement and support of the program and youth.

Hours of work: 3pm – 11pm Friday - Monday, with mandatory trainings and staff meetings outside of rotation.

Competencies

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

Education And Experience

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants should have minimally a degree/diploma in the Human Service field, experience with youth in a group living environment; be aware of trauma informed practices, and be professional, reliable and able to work independently.

Other Qualifications

• Current Standard First Aid and CPR C
• Current Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sectors Designation
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license (Class 5 GDL will not be accepted) with a clear driving record.

Perks

• Competitive Salary
• Benefits Program
• 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

• 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 by following the required process to avoid potential delays in commencement if you are the successful candidate. Please be aware that initiating these checks does not guarantee advancement in the recruitment process.