Youth and Family Support Worker

Youth and Family Support Worker – Passages

1.0 FTE

Come and be a part of a team of dedicated professionals that helps people reimagine their lives so they fulfill their potential and thrive in community. As an innovative social services agency, Enviros has partnered with young people and families for over 40 years to take charge of their lives and actively choose the direction it takes. With a united purpose of making a difference in the lives of Albertans, our core values of passion, ingenuity, authenticity, resilience, belonging, and quality define who we are as an organization.

We value and promote diversity and inclusion and believe that it makes us stronger. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, and support the growth and development of our staff.

The program is one of Enviros “Live in” programs serving five young people between the ages of 13 – 17 who are under the care of Children’s Services. Individuals residing in this program may have been affected by trauma, domestic abuse or family breakdown. Some may have cognitive delays or presenting behavioral concerns.

The Youth Support Worker provides supervision and support to young people residing in the program and is a member of the team ensuring treatment plans are implemented. Candidates will be expected to assume key worker responsibilities and advocate for the youth. This position will involve working weekends, days or evening shifts and the ideal candidate will have interest in and training in recreation and outdoor recreation activities and a willingness to participate in recreation programs.

All workers are expected to assist with daily household chores and routines and may be asked to take the lead in certain areas of responsibility. Youth Support Workers must have good working knowledge of computer programs and skill with basic office applications.

• Post-secondary education in the Human Services or related field
• 1-2 years of child and youth care, social work or human services experience is considered an asset
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Knowledge of Experiential learning, strength-based practice and trauma informed care
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license (Class 5 GDL will not be accepted)
• A clean driver’s abstract containing not more than two (2) minor offences or one (1) major offence
• Police Record Check with Vulnerable sector check (within six (6) months)
• Child Intervention Check (within one (1) year)
• Current Suicide Intervention (ASSIST) and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training would be an asset and must be completed within 6 months of employment

to Apply:

Enviros believes in the power of diversity and we are dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities, including Indigenous applicants, and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.