Job Description

Our Lyra Program is seeking a full time contract candidate for the role of Youth Support Caseworker.




Are you passionate about helping those in your community and making a lasting impact on someone's life? We are currently seeking dedicated Youth Support Caseworkers 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.

Who we are

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.

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.

What we can offer you

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 year.

Educational Support after 2 years of employment

Comprehensive benefits package at three months of employment

RRSP Matching at 6 months of employment

Wellness spending account at 3 months of employment

Salary $48,124.00

Expected Shifts: This role requires a flexible schedule, shift expectations are 8-9-hour days, however the schedule may vary between Monday - Friday and Tuesday - Saturday.

Program Information:

The LYRA Program is designed to teach youth independent living and life skills to assist them in preparing for adulthood. Youth are provided with the necessary support and skills to assist them in being successful in an independent placement. The SIL program offers two workshops each week to focus on social skills and independent living skill-building. We facilitate one cooking class each month as well as a weekly hot lunch program where youth can come in throughout the week to have a fresh, home-cooked meal. The program supports youth in attending appointments and maintaining their educational or employment programs. We are a contracted program through Children and Family Services providing positive relationships, support, and guidance to youth in care.

Role and Responsibilities

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The Youth Support Caseworker's responsibilities include facilitating weekly Lyra workshops, developing hands-on programming material, completing Life Skills Assessments with each youth and teaching independent living skills. Youth Support Caseworkers are required to support youth in attending appointments and maintaining their educational program and/or employment. Reporting on monthly goal progress, completing on-going assessments, and weekly activities updates to the Program Manager and Children and Family Services along with working as part of a team within the program and Children and Family Services to ensure the overall success of the youth.



The Youth Support Caseworker should implement the MPCSSN Culture Code into their daily activities (Make an Impact, Commit to Continuous Growth, Cultivate Authentic Experiences, Take Ownership & Pride, Celebrate All Wins)

Must have

Completed Degree or 2 Year Diploma in Child and Youth Care, or related human services field.

Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's License

Driver's Abstract

Clear Criminal Records Check

Clear Children's Service Intervention Record Check.

Vehicle Insurance stating $2 million liability and access to a reliable vehicle

Hiring Assets

Knowledge of supporting youth struggling with Mental Health concerns and High-Risk lifestyles



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.