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Youth Recovery Program; YRP – Weekday Child and Youth Care Counsellor

Job in Calgary, Alberta, T3S, Canada
Listing for: Hull Services
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Social Work
    Mental Health, Psychology
  • Healthcare
    Mental Health, Psychology
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Youth Recovery Program (YRP) – Weekday Child and Youth Care Counsellor

Hull Services has an organizational commitment to pursuing truth and reconciliation, decolonization and anti-oppression.

About Us:

Hull Services has long had a reputation for providing leading edge child, youth, and family mental health services. We work with children, youth and families who have experienced mental health struggles, behavioural problems, developmental delay, neglect, abuse and trauma. Hull offers them an opportunity to seek well-being and happiness, with a focus on mental health. Hull’s vision is for resilient young people and families to thrive within communities that support their mental health and well-being.

Hull’s programs and services include prevention and early intervention, family-based treatment, school-based services, community group care, campus-based care, adult services and education and training. Located in Calgary, we have been serving Alberta’s young people and families for 60 years, and support over 8,000 young people and families each year.

For more information about Hull Services, please visit our website:

What We Offer:

  • Competitive total compensation package, including Health/Dental, Employee Assistance Program and RRSP matching
  • Generous vacation, personal time off and sick day allocations.
  • Workperks corporate discounts and discounts to a variety of different fitness facilities
  • Free on-site parking and walkable campus
  • Collaborative, supportive and a fun place to work
  • Opportunity to have a meaningful impact on children and young people

    • The Program:

    The Youth Recovery Program (YRP) is in partnership with Recovery Alberta. YRP is a 12-week, live-in program for youth aged 13 to 17 with substance use and recurring mental health concerns. YRP provides a range of services from pre-treatment, intake, orientation, core treatment and transition planning. This program fall under the Agency’s Safe Directions continuum.

    The Position:

    We are looking for a temporary full time Weekday Child and Youth Care Counsellor for a 10 month contract. The position would be scheduled to work weekdays, morning and/or evening shifts (shifts are generally 7:00 :00 :00 :00 ).

    Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Child and Youth Care Counsellor participates in all facets of program life and is responsible for our youths’ daily care, treatment, nurturance, supervision, and health. The role is extensive and includes counselling, teaching and training, as well as administrative duties.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Engage and support youth ranging from 12 to 19 years old who are experiencing physical and emotional withdrawal symptoms from the effects of substances, and/or experiencing issues related to mental health
  • Monitor and work directly with the youth in all aspects of their life within a therapeutic milieu
  • Participate and engage youth in structured recreational and therapeutic group activities related to substance use, mental health, and healthy living
  • Supervise, organize, implement, and actively participate in daily living activities; help youth see these as opportunities for education and therapeutic intervention
  • Demonstrate appropriate conduct in terms of behaviour, appearance, and presentation, and adhere to Agency and partnership expectations with regard to confidentiality when dealing with youth, parents/guardians, co-workers, other professionals, and the public
  • Demonstrate initiative, collaborative problem solving, and flexibility to meet the needs of youth
  • Model socially acceptable values, , integrity, fairness, respect, self-care, and accountability.
  • Improve the quality of life for the youth by attending to their physical environment
  • Attend to team responsibilities in terms of participation, communication, and demonstrating a positive attitude

    • Skills and

    Qualifications:

  • Degree or Diploma in Human Services or Social Sciences
  • Experience in Therapeutic Campus-Based Care treatment (preferred)
  • Shift leading experience is an asset but not necessary
  • Excellent engagement, behavior management, assessment and counseling experience with high-risk youth and their families
  • Strong understanding of substance use and mental health and its impact on youth and families; knowledge of community resources
  • Ability to…
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