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Youth Counsellors (Relief)Medicine Hat College • Alberta
Youth Counsellors (Relief)

Youth Counsellors (Relief)

Medicine Hat College • Alberta
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Description

For over 30 years, Vantage Community Services has provided a continuum of services designed to meet the needs of our Central Alberta community. We are guided by the principles of developing capacity with an emphasis on effective coping skills, making meaning of one’s experiences and an ability to form healthy relationships. We are seeking qualified, motivated individuals to fill the following positions.

YOUTH COUNSELLORS (RELIEF)

The Youth Counsellor is the primary worker with young people, 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 young people.

Qualifications

  • A diploma or undergraduate degree in Human Services (or actively enrolled) such as; Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or a related field.
  • Experience in working with young people preferred. - Must have current Standard First Aid / Level C CPR, PIC, IRC, Valid Driver’s License, and Driver’s Abstract.

Relief Hourly Rate :

$17.06 / hr. - $19.21 / hr. (education in process)

$18.30 / hr. - $24.01 / hr. (education completed)

Responsibilities

  • Implements and maintains a structured environment that fosters the development of an appropriate level of personal and social functioning for each youth.
  • Is an effective, mature and appropriate role model for each youth to utilize in his / her growth.
  • Works effectively with other members of the team in providing a therapeutic milieu.
  • Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship with youth in the program through the implementation of the Circle of Courage model.
  • Participates actively in supervisory meetings, team meetings, retreats, planning sessions, and designated in-service training as required.
  • Maintains appropriate records.
  • Maintains the upkeep of the group care living space of the unit as applicable, 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 young people.
  • Administers medication according to policy and CAC standards.
  • Night shift in all group care programs is an awake position.
  • Pay Rate

    $17.06 - $24.01 / hr.

    Term Of Appointment

    Casual

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