Youth Support Caseworker - Lyra Semi-Independent Living Program

About Mountain Plains CSSN: Established in 1972, MPCSSN is a Charitable Organization under the Societies Act and is dedicated to delivering diverse community and family-focused programming tailored to the unique needs of Alberta's Northwest region. We collaborate with Alberta Health Services and Alberta Human Services to provide comprehensive support services. Our organization is accredited by CARF International and is a proud member of the ALIGN Association of Community Services and the Children’s Welfare League of Canada. Our Commitment to You: Core training upon hiring in Trauma-Informed Care, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, First Aid, and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training; ongoing professional development opportunities, including training in person-centered care, Mental Health First Aid & therapeutic programming Vacation entitlement of two weeks in the first year, increasing to four weeks in the second year of employment Educational support after 2 years of employment Comprehensive benefits package at 3 months of employment $500.00 Wellness Spending Benefit as well as RRSP Matching Benefit up to $100 per month at 6 months employment $48,124.00 Annual Salary; Annual Salary Increment of $1000.00 up to six (6) years of employment Program Information: Position Title: Youth Support Caseworker Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, 5 days per week, 8 hour days Salary: $48, 124.00 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 in addition to the twice weekly workshops the program offers. 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: 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. Hiring Requirements: 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.

The Youth Support Caseworker facilitates independent living workshops and provides direct support to youth in care to help them achieve their personal goals. They are responsible for conducting life skills assessments, monitoring progress, and collaborating with external agencies to ensure successful outcomes for the youth.

Candidates must possess a degree or a minimum 2-year diploma in Child and Youth Care or a related human services field. A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License, a reliable vehicle with specific insurance, and clear criminal and intervention record checks are mandatory.

• Trauma-Informed Care training • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training • First Aid training • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training • Professional development • Vacation entitlement • Educational support • Comprehensive benefits package • Wellness Spending Benefit • RRSP Matching

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Case management
• Life skills coaching
• Crisis intervention
• Trauma-informed care
• Person-centered care
• Mental health support
• Workshop facilitation
• Assessment reporting
• Youth advocacy
• Independent living support
• Goal setting
• Social skills training

• Social Services
• Education
• Healthcare

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine