Wood’s Homes is looking for one (1) Full Time Senior Youth & Family Counsellor(s) to join the Community Psychiatric Unit Program.
Role Summary
Reporting to the Management of Wood's Homes as determined by each program, the Senior Youth & Family Counsellor is the primary worker with children, youth and families, normally on rotating shifts that provide coverage twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, and is a contributing member of a team providing service to children, youth and families within a structured setting. The Youth & Family Counsellor will demonstrate due diligence in being Exceptional in the delivery of high-quality services and in meeting the requirements of the Health and Safety Management System at Wood’s Homes.
Responsibilities
- Implementing and maintaining a structured setting fostering the development of personal and social functioning for each client.
- Participates actively in supervisory meetings, team meetings, and retreats, planning sessions, and designated in-service training.
- Is responsible for a variety of therapeutic responsibilities for particular children, youth and their families including attendance at case conferences, involvement in intervention strategies, consultations, school meeting, family meetings etc. and related case management.
- Maintains the upkeep of the living space of the program and ensures the provision of a program that fits the requirements of the Licensing Department.
- Is responsible for a variety of tasks associated with program functioning including meal preparation, cleaning, and transportation of children, youth and families.
- Completes all required health and safety training.
- Reports workplace hazards, unsafe or unhealthy conditions, or incidents (including near misses, injuries, or equipment damage) to their direct supervisor.
- Maintains a structured program setting that fosters the development of an appropriate level of personal and social functioning for each client.
- Is responsible for administrative tasks as assigned including Schedule development and oversight, Client crisis management, Client systemic oversight and coordination, Client admission processes and case management, Volunteer and Student management.
- Provides leadership to the program staff by operationalizing a therapeutic milieu for clients and families.
- Jointly facilitates the operationalization of the Health & Safety Management Systems with senior leadership and maintains front-line investment.
Qualifications
- Diploma/Undergraduate Degree in the Social Sciences, Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Nursing, and four (4) years related experience in working with children, youth and families in a residential setting.
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Experience in working with young people preferred.
- Current proof of professional registration may be required for certain diplomas or degrees.
- Must have a full, non-GDL class 5 driver’s license and own transportation.
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Senior Youth & Family Counsellor - Community Psychiatric Unit in Calgary employer: Wood's Homes
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