Youth Support Caseworker - Lyra Semi-Independent Living Program

Mountail Plains CSSN; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation entitlement with progression

Educational support after 2 years

Comprehensive benefits after 3 months

Wellness spending benefit

RRSP matching up to $100/mo at 6 mo

Salary increase up to six years

Job summary

Mountain Plains Community Services Society of the North in Grande Prairie, Alberta, is seeking a Youth Support Caseworker. This full-time, permanent position focuses on teaching independent living skills and facilitating Lyra workshops to empower youth in care.

Responsibilities include assessments, reporting, and coordinating with Children and Family Services to ensure youth success in education or employment.

Qualifications

• Degree or 2+ year diploma in Child and Youth Care or related field.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License and a clean driving record.
• Clear Criminal Records Check and Clear Children’s Service Intervention Record Check.
• Vehicle insurance with $2 million liability; access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate weekly Lyra workshops and develop hands-on programming materials.
• Complete Life Skills Assessments with each youth and teach independent living skills.
• Support youth in attending appointments and maintaining educational or employment programs.
• Report monthly progress and updates to the Program Manager and Children and Family Services.

Education

Degree or 2+ Year Diploma in Child and Youth Care, or related human services field

Related human services field

Job description

About Mountain Plains CSSN:

Established in 1972, MPCSSN is a Charitable Organization under the Societies Act and is dedicated to delivering diverse community and family-focused programming tailored to the unique needs of Alberta's Northwest region. We collaborate with Alberta Health Services and Alberta Human Services to provide comprehensive support services. Our organization is accredited by CARF International and is a proud member of the ALIGN Association of Community Services and the Children’s Welfare League of Canada.

Our Commitment to You:

• Core training upon hiring in Trauma-Informed Care, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, First Aid, and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training; ongoing professional development opportunities, including training in person-centered care, Mental Health First Aid & therapeutic programming
• Vacation entitlement of two weeks in the first year, increasing to four weeks in the second year of employment
• Educational support after 2 years of employment
• Comprehensive benefits package at 3 months of employment
• $500.00 Wellness Spending Benefit as well as RRSP Matching Benefit up to $100 per month at 6 months employment
• $48,124.00 Annual Salary; Annual Salary Increment of $1000.00 up to six (6) years of employment

Program Information:

Position Title: Youth Support Caseworker
Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, 5 days per week, 8 hour days

Salary: $48, 124.00

The Lyra Program is designed to teach youth independent living and life skills to assist them in preparing for adulthood. Youth are provided with the necessary support and skills to assist them in being successful in an independent placement. The SIL program offers two workshops each week to focus on social skills and independent living skill-building. We facilitate one cooking class each month in addition to the twice weekly workshops the program offers. The program supports youth in attending appointments and maintaining their educational or employment programs. We are a contracted program through Children and Family Services providing positive relationships, support, and guidance to youth in care.

Role and Responsibilities

The Youth Support Caseworker's responsibilities include facilitating weekly Lyra workshops, developing hands-on programming material, completing Life Skills Assessments with each youth and teaching independent living skills. Youth Support Caseworkers are required to support youth in attending appointments and maintaining their educational program and/or employment. Reporting on monthly goal progress, completing on-going assessments, and weekly activities updates to the Program Manager and Children and Family Services along with working as part of a team within the program and Children and Family Services to ensure the overall success of the youth.

Hiring Requirements:

• Degree or 2+ Year Diploma in Child and Youth Care, or related human services field.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License
• Driver’s Abstract
• Clear Criminal Records Check
• Clear Children’s Service Intervention Record Check.
• Vehicle Insurance stating $2 million liability and access to a reliable vehicle

Hiring Assets

• Knowledge of supporting youth struggling with Mental Health concerns and High-Risk lifestyles

At Mountain Plains Community Services Society of the North, we value diversity in our workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We appreciate all responses and advise that only those candidates qualified will be selected for an interview.