Youth & Family Counsellor I / II - 1:1 Group Care

Job description

We're a not-for-profit mental health centre based in Calgary, with locations across Alberta. Our mission is to build good mental health and well-being so everyone can thrive in their community. About Us We're a not-for-profit mental health center based in Calgary, with locations across Alberta. Our mission is to build good mental health and well-being so everyone can thrive in their community. About the Role Wood’s Homes is seeking a compassionate and reliable One-to-One Youth and Family Counselor to provide intensive supervision, therapeutic support, and goal-focused interventions to children and youth with complex behavioural, emotional, and mental health needs within our Therapeutic Campus Based Care and Community Group Care programs. This role provides short-term, individualized support to clients who require continuous supervision due to high-risk behaviours or safety concerns. In addition to maintaining supervision and ensuring safety, one-to-one support staff provide individualized coaching, therapeutic support, skill development, and intervention strategies aimed at addressing identified behavioural, emotional, and mental health concerns. Using a trauma-informed approach, staff actively support the client in working toward established goals, promoting emotional regulation, coping skills, positive decision-making, community participation, and other objectives outlined in the client's support plan. One-to-one supports may be provided within the residential setting, in the community, during transportation, or while accessing emergency, medical, and/or mental health services. Why Work at Wood’s Homes? • Competitive hourly rates • $3.00/hour overnight shift premium • 3 weeks’ vacation, sick leave and entitlements • Extended health package and 4% employer matching pension program • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities What You Bring • Diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or a related field preferred. • Experience supporting children and youth with complex behavioural, emotional, mental health, or trauma-related challenges (2–4 years of experience preferred). • Knowledge of and commitment to trauma-informed practice, crisis intervention, and strength-based approaches. • Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills. • Current First Aid/CPR certification. • Clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check. • Valid Class 5 Driver's License with a clean driver's abstract. • Minimum $2 million liability insurance coverage for use of a personal vehicle for work-related transportation. • Current proof of professional registration may be required for certain diplomas or degrees. • Ability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Ready to Make a Difference? If you are passionate about helping children and youth build resilience, achieve their goals, and experience safety and stability through a trauma-informed approach, we encourage you to apply! Why choose us. We are committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We empower and are advocates for our employees by welcoming, respecting and valuing their unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. At Wood’s Homes we embrace each other’s differences and strive to learn and grow from them. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those moving forward in the selection process will be contacted.