Job Description

Wood\'s Homes is a non-profit children\'s mental health center based in Calgary and we create and provide quality mental health services that promote and restore the well-being of children and families who struggle with problems big and small. Are you a passionate and dedicated individual interested in making a difference in the lives of children, youth and families? Are you committed to cultivating an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates diverse voices at every level? Then we want you to join the Wood\'s Homes team. We are looking for candidates for our Janaury intake of the Wood\'s Homes Employment and Training Orientation Program (WHETOP). What is WHETOP? In this program, you will gain knowledge and understanding of our vision, our mission, and our values \xe2\x80\x93 the cornerstones of Wood\xe2\x80\x99s Homes that our Youth and Family Counsellors embody within their role.
Over the course of the month, you will receive firsthand experience within many of our different youth programs. You will have the opportunity to work alongside some of our most experienced Program Managers and Team Leaders through an instructive and hands-on approach. Additionally, you will complete all mandatory staff training and conditions of employment during this time.
Upon completion of the Wood\xe2\x80\x99s Home\xe2\x80\x99s Employment and Training Orientation program, you will qualify as a Youth and Family Counsellor I or II. Your specific skillset, attributes, and experience will be assessed, and you will be placed within one of our Wood\xe2\x80\x99s programs accordingly. Important FAQS before applying:

• This session begins on January 30th, 2023.
• Please note that many of our Wood\xe2\x80\x99s programs require candidates to have successfully completed WHETOP and do not hire Youth and Family Counsellors directly into the respective programs. This is applicable to all candidates and is not contingent on experience.
• This is a paid position and successful candidates will be compensated for all hours attended and worked.
• Applicants must have completed post-secondary education to be eligible for the Program.
• We have full-time and part-time opportunities available for placements; however, candidates must be available Monday-Friday from January 30th - February 24th. Attendance is a mandatory requirement for each day of training.
• WHETOP occurs monthly. If you are interested but unable to attend the current posted session (or unable to attend every day of training), please consider applying and letting us know what month you will be available.

Position Summary: Reporting to the Management of Wood\'s Homes and specific to each treatment program, the Youth & Family Counsellor Trainee - through supervision, on the job training, and formal education - develops the skills required to perform all the duties of a Youth & Family Counsellor I. The Youth & Family Counsellor Trainee works with children, youth and families on rotating shifts that provides coverage twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week. The Youth & Family Counsellor Trainee remains in this classification until the educational requirements are met to qualify as a Youth & Family Counsellor I or II. Responsibilities:

• Develops skills in how to provide a predictable environment that allows for the development of an appropriate level of personal and social functioning for each client.
• Develops skills and presents a proper role model for each client to utilize in his/her/their personality growth.
• Learns how to recognize and provide a therapeutic milieu.
• Learns how to participate in supervision and team meetings.
• Learns how to accurately document daily, weekly, and monthly events and maintains appropriate administrative and client records.
• Attends and participates in all required meetings and approved conferences.
• Attends designated in-service seminars and workshops.
• Receives instruction or direction and asks for guidance and information from team members.
• 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.
• Demonstrates 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\xe2\x80\x99s Homes.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in the Social Sciences, Child and Youth Care, Social Work, or Nursing and/or have related experience.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Current proof of professional registration may be required for certain diplomas or degrees.
• Must have class 5 driver\xe2\x80\x99s license (full or GDL) and own transportation.
• Personal suitability.

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\xe2\x80\x99s Homes we embrace each other\xe2\x80\x99s differences and strive to learn and grow from them. Should you need accommodation during the interview please inform your contact prior to the interview and let them know what you require. We offer competitive pay, great health and pension benefits, and a supportive and inclusive workplace environment with plenty of opportunities for professional growth. Bring your unique strengths, skills and passion to Wood\xe2\x80\x99s Homes. Please visit us at www.woodshomes.ca for complete information about and our organization. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Salary: $44,372.00-$56,409.98 per year Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Application question(s):

• Do you have a Class-5 Full or GDL Driver\'s License?
• Are you legally authorized to work for any employer in Canada?
• If selected, you must submit a valid Criminal Record Check during onboarding. The Criminal Record Check must have been issued within the previous 6 months to be considered valid. If selected, do you require an invitation to complete a Criminal Record Check or do you currently have a valid Criminal Record Check?
• Are you applying for Full-Time or Part-Time Employment?
• To be considered for this role, you must attend all days of WHETOP (no exceptions). If you are applying for part-time employment, you are still required to attend WHETOP on a full-time basis; part-time employment will become effective after you have completed WHETOP. Schedule - Weeks 1-3: Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm. Week 4: Variable schedule (Shadow Shifts). Requires afternoon and evening availability (ex. 1pm-9pm). Based on the information provided, can you commit to attending all sessions of WHETOP?
• After completing WHETOP, part-time employees are required to have most evenings/weekends open for availability/scheduling and full-time employees are required to have open availability to accommodate shift-work. Shift-work involves a rotational schedule: 4 days on/4 days off, 11.5 hours/shift and includes evenings, weekends, awake overnights, and holidays. Can you commit to the post-WHETOP availability requirement(s)? Please select the one that applies.
• In alignment with our focus on Diversity & Inclusion, Wood\'s Homes is committed to increasing Indigenous representation within our Agency. We encourage Indigenous applicants to voluntarily self-identify as First Nation (Status, Non-Status), Metis or Inuit. Do you self\xe2\x80\x91identify as an Indigenous person in Canada such as First Nation, M\xc3\xa9tis or Inuit?

Work Location: One location Expected start date: 2023-01-30