Youth and Family Support Worker – Passages - Jobs in Calgary, AB

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Who We Are:Enviros is an innovative social services agency that provides critical, individualized programs to children, youth, adults, and families in vulnerable situations to meet their desired outcomes and wellness.Enviros helps our clients make strength-based changes to move to independence within a healthy community. Enviros focuses programs on the unique needs of individual clients practicing experiential learning to provide opportunities for personal discovery and growth.Enviros focuses on relationships is the foundation of our programs and what enables clients to develop skills, healthy trust and independence.Since our founding in 1976, Enviros has been an early adopter of new evidence-based best practices and has developed and informed other best practices.Why People Choose EnvirosSimply stated, our vision is: “The Power of Human Relationships Invites Belonging and Inspires Growth”.The Program – PassagesThe program is one of Enviros “Live in” programs serving six young people between the ages of 13–17 who are under the care of Children’s Services. Individuals residing in this program may have been affected by trauma, domestic abuse or family breakdown. Some may have cognitive delays or presenting behavioral concerns.The Position- Community Respite FacilitatorThe Youth Support Worker provides supervision and support to young people residing in the program and is a member of the team ensuring treatment plans are implemented. Candidates will be expected to assume key worker responsibilities and advocate for the youth. This position will involve working weekends, days or evening shifts and the ideal candidate will have interest in and training in recreation and outdoor recreation activities and a willingness to participate in recreation programs. All workers are expected to assist with daily household chores and routines and may be asked to take the lead in certain areas of responsibility. Youth Support Workers must have good working knowledge of computer programs and skilled with basic office applications.This is a full-time permanent role working 40 hours a week, Sunday to Thursday, day/evening shifts. Shift rotation includes 2 weeks of days, then 2 weeks of evenings.For Consideration Applicants Will Need to Demonstrate the FollowingTo be considered for this opportunity, applicants should have minimally a degree/diploma in the Human Service field, experience with youth in a group living environment; be aware of trauma informed practices, and be professional, reliable and able to work independently.

• A current criminal record check including vulnerable sector (completed within last 6 months). • A current Alberta Intervention Record check (completed within last 6 months).
• Valid First Aid and CPR.
• A valid class 5 driver’s license.
• Current Suicide Intervention (ASSIST) and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training would be an asset and must be completed within 6 months of employment.

How to ApplyPlease submit your cover letter and resume to careers@enviros.org, Attention: Kelsey Stroppel. Quote Job ID 2198. Competition for this posting closes on February 4, 2022.Quick Apply

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