Child & Youth Care Counsellor - Lethbridge, AB - Wage

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Job Title: Child & Youth Care Counsellor – Lethbridge - Wage
Job Requisition ID: JR 66516
Ministry: Children & Family Services
Location: Lethbridge, AB
Full or Part-Time: Casual
Permanent/Temporary: Wage (Multiple Positions)
Scope: Open
Closing Date: February 20, 2025
Classification: CYC1 
Salary: $2,233.21 to $2,862.44 bi-weekly ($58,286.78 to $74,709.68/ year)

Role Responsibilities

We are seeking multiple dedicated Child & Youth Care Counsellors to join our team. These positions are reporting to the Child & Youth Care Team Lead. In this role, you will provide direct care, meet the support and wellbeing needs of extremely emotionally and behaviorally challenged youth within a trauma informed environment. The Child & Youth Care Counsellor is a member of a multi-disciplinary team that is primarily responsible for providing direct services that ensure a safe and secure environment, and social milieu that assesses, identifies and implements the specific needs and direct program delivery for vulnerable youth in care, who are receiving Child Intervention services via the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act and/or Protecting Sexually Exploited Children's Act. The Child & Youth Care Counsellor works directly with youth, their families and as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. 

As a primary care provider, these positions are relied on to ensure that the individual youth's needs are identified and that approved plans are implemented and evaluated to determine achievement goals. The Child and Youth Care Counsellor provides input to the multi-disciplinary team based on observations and direct interaction with the child.  Ensuring a safe and secure trauma informed environment consistent with the centre philosophy and policies. Positions in this class may work in either an open or secure environment.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
 
You will need the following competencies to be successful in this role:
 

• Creative Problem Solving: Ability to gather information from varied sources, analyze and interpret information to formulate reports and make decisions related to case planning. 
• Agility: Ability to prioritize competing workload pressures in an effective manner and contribute to the organizational goals. 
• Drive for Results: Demonstrates ability to gather, integrate and interpret complex information sets and accomplishes goals and priorities in order to deliver outcomes consistent with departmental objectives and directives. Excellent analytical, assessment and critical judgement skills. 
• Building Collaborative Environments: Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a variety of teams within the workplace, community, and other Government ministries/agencies to meet client and ministry goals and objectives. 
• Developing Networks: Ability to interact positively, build relationships and work effectively with others.
• Develop self and others: Ability to invest in the development of long-term capability of yourself and others. 

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standards:
 

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Child and Youth Care or related Human Service Profession

 
Related Education (either Diploma or Degree):
 

• Human Service Worker, Child & Youth Care, Social Work, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Correctional or Police Services, Psychology, Sociology, and Education. 
• There are no equivalencies for Child and Youth care Worker 1. Candidates must possess, at minimum, a diploma in one of the previously listed educational areas. 
• If you hold a Bachelors or Masters degree in Social Work, you will be required to be registered through Alberta college of Social Workers ( ACSW).

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A Full, Non-GDL Class 5 driver’s license is required.
• Knowledge in being trauma informed and relevant best practices in campus based or residential settings.
• Principles in Behavior management and De-escalation techniques, Relational practices, Systems theory, Ecological approaches, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.
• Knowledge in Developmental, Trauma related and Mental Health disorders and disabilities affecting youth such as FASD, ODD, OCD, depression, eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia, pervasive personality, suicidal ideation, Autism, and substance addictions.
• Experience with issues related to youth development such as Self Esteem, Gender Diversity, Identity Crisis/Confusion, Peer Pressure, Bullying.

 
Assets:
 

• Knowledge in Child/Adolescent development theories including social learning, moral development, cognitive development, attachment, resiliency, strengths-based competency models, and Change Models.
• Experience with related acts including the Child Youth and Family Enhancement Act (CYFE) and Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Act (PSECA).
• Knowledge of appropriate legislation and policy such as CYFEA handbook, Accreditation Standards, Regional policy and procedures, PSECA protocol for police services, Public Health Act and the PCBC Policy and Procedures Manual.
• Awareness of Indigenous and/or other Cultural differences and how they impact approaches for youth.
• Experience with assessment tools and program planning, Community resources, Safety, and security measures.
• Familiarity with Mental Health Act, School Act, Freedom of information and Privacy Act (FOIP), Young Offenders Protocol (Youth Criminal Justice Act), OHSA.

 
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
 

Technical Skills

Related experience in therapeutic campus-based care setting, working with indigenous populations, working in youth homes, teacher, educational assistant, crisis intervention, family counselling, youth counselling, youth correction work, childcare program development (Teacher, Educational Assistant, Psychologist) and behavioral therapy.

• Current Certification in First Aid with CPR and Suicide Intervention

Notes

A cover letter is not required with your application, as such it is important that your resume is detailed and accurate, listing your experience, as well as the months, years, your title, and duties you performed.

• A Full, Non-GDL Alberta Class 5 driver’s license is required for this position.

Location:

• Lethbridge, Alberta

Pre-Employment Requirements:

As part of the application process, you are required to complete and satisfactorily qualify on:

• Virtual multi-panel interview,
• Academic credential check,
• Professional and/or academic reference checks,
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector,
• Intervention Record Check,
• Alberta College of Social Workers Registration (if applicable)
• Provide a Current 5 Year Commercial Driver Abstract

Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Candidates who incur a cost to complete any of the above listed pre-employment checks will be eligible for reimbursement if they are hired into a position in the Province Based Treatment Centers. Please ensure that you keep your receipt or proof of purchase to complete the expense process once hired.

Candidate screening and interviews will be taking place periodically throughout the job posting. Interviews will be taking place virtually, and accommodation may be made if requested.

Successful candidates will be placed into a talent pool, at which point their pre-employment checks will be conducted and their suitability will be assessed. Those who are matched to a vacancy will be contacted; those who are not will have up to 6 months to be considered while their certification is still valid.

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.

Benefits

Build a career with Children and Family Services! We offer employee supports, career growth, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefit packages for Temporary and Permanent Employees!
 

• The Alberta Public Service provides a comprehensive total compensation package. For more information and to calculate your potential total compensation, https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca/careers/Health-Social-Sciences/(type/Human-Services-Worker//jobLevel:level/Human-Services-Worker-3)
• MyChoice Benefits - Alberta Blue Cross - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits-programs.aspx
• Pension plans: Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) – https://www.alberta.ca/pensions.aspx
• Additional benefits and perks available for those interested in living and working North of the 55th Parallel: https://www.alberta.ca/premium-pay-directive
• Curious about joining the Alberta Public Service? Click here: – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages- working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx

How to Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
 
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
 
Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact CFS PCBC Recruitment at [email protected].