Youth Care Counsellor - Horizon Group Care - Day Position

Our Horizon Program is seeking a full-time candidate for the role of Youth Care Counsellor.

Are you passionate about helping those in your community and making a lasting impact on someone’s life? We are currently seeking dedicated Youth Care Counsellors who will serve as positive role models to support, lead, and encourage young people. You will have the chance to model healthy relationships, encourage positive behavior, and design activities to promote the overall welfare of participants, all while increasing your knowledge of trauma-informed care and therapeutic programming. Accelerate your career while doing a job that truly matters and enjoy the intrinsic rewards of helping people lead better lives.

About Mountain Plains CSSN

Mountain Plains Community Services Society of the North (MPCSSN) is a non-profit, charitable society governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Our Society has operated numerous diverse community and family-focused programs that are designed to address the unique needs of the Northwest region of Alberta since 1972. Currently, we offer services in partnership with Alberta Health Services and Alberta Human Services.

Accreditation and Membership

Mountain Plains CSSN is accredited by CARF International and is a member of the ALIGN Association of Community Services as well as the Children’s Welfare League of Canada.

Our Commitment to You

• Core training in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, and First Aid, as well as ongoing commitment to training and educational opportunities for your professional growth and development
• 2 Weeks Vacation for your 1st year of employment, increasing to 4 weeks in your 2nd
• Educational Support after 2 years of employment
• Comprehensive benefits package at three months of employment
• Up to $100 RRSP Matching at 6 months of employment
• $500 Wellness Spending Benefit at 3 months of employment
• Salary $48,124.00 with $1000 annual increments up to six years of employment
• Expected Shifts : awake nights – four-on four-off rotation – 12 hour shifts

Role and Responsibilities

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Hiring Assets

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.

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