Job Description

Job Type:

full time

|

Location:

WABASCA, ALBERTA

Post Date:

2025-07-15T00:00

Closing Date:

2025-09-30T00:00

Job Available



YOUTH WORKER



Full Time (Permanent)



Monday to Friday - 7 hours/day



Wabasca, Alberta



Bigstone Health Commission is seeking an experienced, highly motivated, and dependable Youth Worker to join our talented Health Team for the Bigstone communities in which we serve in Wabasca, Calling Lake, and Chipewyan Lake. This is a rewarding opportunity if you have an appreciation for Indigenous Culture, a desire for continuing professional development and enjoy the support and collaboration from our multidisciplinary team and various other professionals and agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Work under the direction of the Community Wellness Manager within the Bigstone Wellness Program

Provide intakes and assessments and refer to qualified counsellors when necessary

Plan and implement youth focused activities

Create prevention initiatives by using recreation/social programs

Provide awareness workshops for different age groups recognizing abusive patterns and lifestyles

Establish relationships with various stakeholders in the community, and maintain good working relationships

Provide referrals to other agencies, as needed

Represent at diagnostic and case conferences

Create continuous support programs for youth

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must be prepared to work irregular hours

Good organizational skills, make sound decisions and act quickly in critical circumstances

Good knowledge of office procedures, data collection and reporting

Be extremely observant to detail and accuracy.

Must be able to work in a diverse environment

Good written and oral communication skills

Must be a team player and able to work with minimal supervision

Maintain confidentiality in accordance with BHC policy

Ability to speak Cree is an asset

Education and Experience:

Post-secondary Education in the Human Services Field or Child & Youth Care Program

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

Mental Health First Aid

Equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Must be able to provide proof of education credentials

Must have experience or knowledge working with Indigenous populations

Must have previous experience in a counselling or mental health capacity

Must have or obtain within 6 months of hire; First Aid/CPR certification and maintain such

Must have a valid driver's license, (class 5 minimum)

Must be willing to take further training as required.

Benefits:

Competitive Salary

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Employer Matching Registered Pension Plan

Extended Health, Dental & Vision Plan



Salary is dependent on qualifications.



Please forward your Cover Letter, Resume (including 3 work related references), & Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check and Child & Youth Intervention Check to our:



Human Resources Department



PO Box 1020 Wabasca, Alberta T0G 2K0

Fax:

780-891-2623 | Email: bhcresumes@bigstonehealth.ca

CLOSING DATE:

Until a Suitable Candidate is Found.

POSTED ON:

July 15, 2025



Applicants are thanked in advance for their interest in our organization, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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