Wood’s Homes,Youth and Family Counsellor I or II (Permanent
Part-Time) – Temple Program
Part-Time) – Temple Program
We
Never Say No. We Never Give up. We Never Turn Anyone Away.
Never Say No. We Never Give up. We Never Turn Anyone Away.
Wood’s
Homes is a multi-service, non-profit children’s mental health centre based
in Calgary. Our over 550 staff and volunteers help provide 35 programs and
services for 28,000 children and their families each year in Calgary,
Lethbridge, Canmore, Strathmore, Fort McMurray and Fort Smit
Homes is a multi-service, non-profit children’s mental health centre based
in Calgary. Our over 550 staff and volunteers help provide 35 programs and
services for 28,000 children and their families each year in Calgary,
Lethbridge, Canmore, Strathmore, Fort McMurray and Fort Smit
Commitment
to high-risk adolescents, challenged with some very tough issues, is not easy
and the reality is that most problems surface after hours. These are the times
when our frontline workers spring into action. Work hours at Wood’s Homes are
typically round-the-clock and the type of work we do requires quick thinking,
confidence, forgiveness and persistence.
to high-risk adolescents, challenged with some very tough issues, is not easy
and the reality is that most problems surface after hours. These are the times
when our frontline workers spring into action. Work hours at Wood’s Homes are
typically round-the-clock and the type of work we do requires quick thinking,
confidence, forgiveness and persistence.
We
are currently seeking a Permanent Part-Time Youth & Family
Counsellor I or II to work in the Temple Program. This program is a
resource intensive ‘wraparound service’ that assists youth, 14-20, with complex
mental health issues to successfully transition into community living.
are currently seeking a Permanent Part-Time Youth & Family
Counsellor I or II to work in the Temple Program. This program is a
resource intensive ‘wraparound service’ that assists youth, 14-20, with complex
mental health issues to successfully transition into community living.
The
Youth & Family Counsellor acts as a coordinator in the planning and
delivery of therapeutic activities for high risk youth. The Youth and Family
Counsellor is the primary worker with young people, normally evening and night
shifts.
Youth & Family Counsellor acts as a coordinator in the planning and
delivery of therapeutic activities for high risk youth. The Youth and Family
Counsellor is the primary worker with young people, normally evening and night
shifts.
This
position reports to the Team Leaders of the Temple Program.
position reports to the Team Leaders of the Temple Program.
RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not
limited to:
limited to:
- Implementing
and maintaining a structured setting fostering the development of personal
and social functioning for each resident. - Participating
in supervisory and team meetings, retreats, planning sessions, and
in-service training. - Conducting
therapeutic responsibilities for young adults and their families including
attendance and intervention at case conferences, consultations, school
meetings, doctor’s appointments, family meetings and related case
management. - Must
be an effective, mature and appropriate role model for each resident.
QUALIFICATIONS
AND EDUCATION:
AND EDUCATION:
- Diploma
or Undergraduate Degree in the Social Sciences, Child and Youth Care,
Nursing - Minimum
two (2) years of related experience in working with young people in a
residential setting. - Current
CPR and First Aid Certification. - Personal
suitability is an important consideration.
Wood’s
Homes is proud to be awarded one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Canada for
2011 and 2012, as well as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for Women in 2011. We
offer an exceptional benefits package including vision, dental, extended
health, a generous Group Registered Pension Plan and a Computer Literacy
Incentive Plan.
Homes is proud to be awarded one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Canada for
2011 and 2012, as well as one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for Women in 2011. We
offer an exceptional benefits package including vision, dental, extended
health, a generous Group Registered Pension Plan and a Computer Literacy
Incentive Plan.
Please
submit a resume to Wood’s Homes – Human Resources Department (Parkdale Campus)
via email to: human.resources@woodshomes.ca.
Please quote competition code ‘Last Name, First Name, PPT YFC’ in the
subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected
for an interview will be contacted.
submit a resume to Wood’s Homes – Human Resources Department (Parkdale Campus)
via email to: human.resources@woodshomes.ca.
Please quote competition code ‘Last Name, First Name, PPT YFC’ in the
subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected
for an interview will be contacted.
Please
visit us at www.woodshomes.ca for more information about our organization.
visit us at www.woodshomes.ca for more information about our organization.
