Youth Support Caseworker - Lyra Semi-Independent Living Program

Mountain Plains Community Services Society of the North; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 49,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Youth Support Caseworker to join their team. This role involves facilitating workshops that teach essential life skills to youth, helping them prepare for independent living. The organization is committed to providing comprehensive support services and values professional development, offering core training upon hiring and ongoing educational support. With a focus on fostering positive relationships and guidance, this position is ideal for someone passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will have a lasting impact on the community.

Benefits

Vacation entitlement of two weeks

Increasing to four weeks in the second year

Comprehensive benefits package

$500 Wellness Spending Benefit

RRSP Matching Benefit up to $100 per month

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Child and Youth Care or related field required.
• Knowledge of mental health support for youth is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate workshops and develop programming material for youth.
• Support youth in attending appointments and educational programs.

Skills

Trauma-Informed Care

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

First Aid

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

Youth Support

Life Skills Assessment

Education

Degree in Child and Youth Care

2+ Year Diploma in related human services field

Tools

Vehicle

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:
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 as well as a weekly hot lunch program where youth can come in throughout the week to have a fresh, home-cooked meal. 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.