Youth and Family Support Practitioner – Journeys
About the role
Youth and Family Practitioner – Journeys ENVIROS – Who We Are Enviros is an innovative social services agency that provides critical, individualized programs to children, youth, adults, and families in vulnerable situations to meet their desired outcomes and wellness.
Enviros helps our clients make strength-based changes to move to independence within a healthy community.
Enviros focuses programs on the unique needs of individual clients practicing experiential learning to provide opportunities for personal discovery and growth.
Enviros focuses on relationships is the foundation of our programs and what enables clients to develop skills, healthy trust, and independence.
Since our founding in 1976, Enviros has been an early adopter of new evidence-based best practices and has developed and informed other best practices. Enviros has adopted the following principles: Voice and Choice, Collaboration/Team Based, Natural Supports, Community Based, Cultural Humility and Learning, Individualized, Strength Based, Persistence, Outcome Based.
Why People Choose Enviros Simply Stated, our vision is, “Reimagined lives, fulfilling potential and thriving in community.”
The Program – Journeys The Journeys Program is a six bed Live-In Program for youth ages 12 to 15 years who have status with Children’s Services. Journeys offers a recreation, life skills and relationship-based program, with an average stay of 6-12 months. The intention of the youth’s stay is to collaborate with the youth and their supports to identify strengths and areas of growth where resourcing and skill development can be done with the aim of supporting the youth’s successful transition back to their family (parental or kinship setting) wherever possible, or into a less intrusive placement where indicated by the case plan.
The programming at Journeys focuses on cultivating each youth’s sense of self-worth and helps each youth identify, establish, and maintain healthy relationships with their supports to allow for successful and stable transitions. The Journeys Program provides youth with a safe and nurturing environment; individualized care plans; educational and recreational activities; and the development of daily routines. The development of strong positive relationships is a key component of the overall success of the Journeys Program.
The Position – Youth and Family Practitioner This 0.8 position will be based at Journeys and will include direct involvement and support of the program and youth. Hours of work: 3-11, 4 days a week with mandatory trainings and staff meetings outside of rotation.
Responsibilities
- Build and develop therapeutic relationship with youth to provide effective support with daily living and to work through potentially challenging situations/behaviors.
- Using a trauma informed and culturally aware approach to create a physically and emotionally safe environment that supports program objectives.
- Actively engage youth with day-to-day programming such as recreational activities and cultural activities.
- Key worker responsibilities for identified youth which includes but is not limited to, developing case plans/ safety plans, supporting family connection and development of natural supports, attending appointments and meetings, collaborating with teams to work towards identified goals, creating individualized programming to meet the needs of youth.
- Provide crisis intervention and support
- Help ensure all accreditation standards are upkept and met
- Attend and contribute to regular staff meetings
- Support household health and safety standards and overall housekeeping duties including but not limited to, cooking, cleaning, errands
Competencies
- Strong communication skills
- Strong youth engagement skills
- Strong crisis management skills
- Strong collaboration skills
- Able to adapt to changing situations
Education & Experience
- Diploma/ Undergraduate Degree in a Human Services related field
- Experience with trauma informed, cultural awareness and strength-based practice
- Experience working in group care programs is an asset
- Recreational experience is an asset
- CPR and first aid certification
Other Qualifications
- 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)
How to Apply: https://enviros.criterionhcm.com/jobs/332/1/#133/apply (no phone calls please)
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.
Additionally, Enviros is committed to having a workforce of skilled and diversified representation of the population we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however in our commitment to the population we serve, preference will be given to candidates self-identifying as an Indigenous Person.
Enviros is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to accept telephone inquiries.
About ENVIROS
Enviros is a diverse not-for-profit social services agency. We work with vulnerable individuals and families in Alberta.
Enviros provides intentionally designed, therapeutic programs that help children, youth, adults and families with mental health, addiction, and other challenges, to develop skills and foster resilience that ultimately creates healthy communities.
We offer a range of therapeutic programs designed to keep families safe and strong and to help children, youth and adults with addiction, mental health and other challenges that prevent them from reaching their full potential.
Some of our residential and community programs include:
Addiction and Mental Health Emotional/Behavioral Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Youth Justice Support Family Support/Reunification Developmental Issues Child/Youth/Adult Stabilization
What Drives Us Our mission, vision and values inspire us every day to give back to those who use our services.
Our Mission Partnering with young people and families to take charge of their lives and actively choose the direction it takes.
Our Vision Reimagined lives, fulfilling potential and thriving in community.
Our Values Our six core values guide our practice and decision-making.
Passion – We have a real passion for people and the work that we do.
Ingenuity – We welcome creative and innovative thinking and solutions.
Authenticity – We want everyone to be genuine and who they really are.
Resilience – We are strong, adaptable, and problem solvers.
Belonging – We believe in meaningful community where no one feels left behind.
Quality – We set a high standard and expect everyone to give their very be.
Principle Based Practice Enviros’ Principle Based Practice is a model that utilizes principles to guide and drive action in practice, a decision-making tool in our interventions addressing critical areas of need, and the foundational structure of support for the crucial work we do incorporating strengths and culture into our day-to-day interactions. This model utilizes core principles to ensure a holistic approach is taken when supporting people. It ensures there is direction from the person served and an integrated planning mechanism where natural supports are present. This practice supports individuals to reach their vision for themselves and reduce reliance on systems.
Enviros developed our principles to reach across the organization and to be applicable in all areas of our service delivery continuum. They represent our core beliefs in supporting people. The definition and resulting action of principles are interwoven into the therapeutic models in each program and create a basis for implementation of other leading practices.
For more details: www.enviros.org
Youth and Family Support Practitioner – Journeys
About the role
Youth and Family Practitioner – Journeys ENVIROS – Who We Are Enviros is an innovative social services agency that provides critical, individualized programs to children, youth, adults, and families in vulnerable situations to meet their desired outcomes and wellness.
Enviros helps our clients make strength-based changes to move to independence within a healthy community.
Enviros focuses programs on the unique needs of individual clients practicing experiential learning to provide opportunities for personal discovery and growth.
Enviros focuses on relationships is the foundation of our programs and what enables clients to develop skills, healthy trust, and independence.
Since our founding in 1976, Enviros has been an early adopter of new evidence-based best practices and has developed and informed other best practices. Enviros has adopted the following principles: Voice and Choice, Collaboration/Team Based, Natural Supports, Community Based, Cultural Humility and Learning, Individualized, Strength Based, Persistence, Outcome Based.
Why People Choose Enviros Simply Stated, our vision is, “Reimagined lives, fulfilling potential and thriving in community.”
The Program – Journeys The Journeys Program is a six bed Live-In Program for youth ages 12 to 15 years who have status with Children’s Services. Journeys offers a recreation, life skills and relationship-based program, with an average stay of 6-12 months. The intention of the youth’s stay is to collaborate with the youth and their supports to identify strengths and areas of growth where resourcing and skill development can be done with the aim of supporting the youth’s successful transition back to their family (parental or kinship setting) wherever possible, or into a less intrusive placement where indicated by the case plan.
The programming at Journeys focuses on cultivating each youth’s sense of self-worth and helps each youth identify, establish, and maintain healthy relationships with their supports to allow for successful and stable transitions. The Journeys Program provides youth with a safe and nurturing environment; individualized care plans; educational and recreational activities; and the development of daily routines. The development of strong positive relationships is a key component of the overall success of the Journeys Program.
The Position – Youth and Family Practitioner This 0.8 position will be based at Journeys and will include direct involvement and support of the program and youth. Hours of work: 3-11, 4 days a week with mandatory trainings and staff meetings outside of rotation.
Responsibilities
- Build and develop therapeutic relationship with youth to provide effective support with daily living and to work through potentially challenging situations/behaviors.
- Using a trauma informed and culturally aware approach to create a physically and emotionally safe environment that supports program objectives.
- Actively engage youth with day-to-day programming such as recreational activities and cultural activities.
- Key worker responsibilities for identified youth which includes but is not limited to, developing case plans/ safety plans, supporting family connection and development of natural supports, attending appointments and meetings, collaborating with teams to work towards identified goals, creating individualized programming to meet the needs of youth.
- Provide crisis intervention and support
- Help ensure all accreditation standards are upkept and met
- Attend and contribute to regular staff meetings
- Support household health and safety standards and overall housekeeping duties including but not limited to, cooking, cleaning, errands
Competencies
- Strong communication skills
- Strong youth engagement skills
- Strong crisis management skills
- Strong collaboration skills
- Able to adapt to changing situations
Education & Experience
- Diploma/ Undergraduate Degree in a Human Services related field
- Experience with trauma informed, cultural awareness and strength-based practice
- Experience working in group care programs is an asset
- Recreational experience is an asset
- CPR and first aid certification
Other Qualifications
- 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)
How to Apply: https://enviros.criterionhcm.com/jobs/332/1/#133/apply (no phone calls please)
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.
Additionally, Enviros is committed to having a workforce of skilled and diversified representation of the population we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however in our commitment to the population we serve, preference will be given to candidates self-identifying as an Indigenous Person.
Enviros is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to accept telephone inquiries.
About ENVIROS
Enviros is a diverse not-for-profit social services agency. We work with vulnerable individuals and families in Alberta.
Enviros provides intentionally designed, therapeutic programs that help children, youth, adults and families with mental health, addiction, and other challenges, to develop skills and foster resilience that ultimately creates healthy communities.
We offer a range of therapeutic programs designed to keep families safe and strong and to help children, youth and adults with addiction, mental health and other challenges that prevent them from reaching their full potential.
Some of our residential and community programs include:
Addiction and Mental Health Emotional/Behavioral Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Youth Justice Support Family Support/Reunification Developmental Issues Child/Youth/Adult Stabilization
What Drives Us Our mission, vision and values inspire us every day to give back to those who use our services.
Our Mission Partnering with young people and families to take charge of their lives and actively choose the direction it takes.
Our Vision Reimagined lives, fulfilling potential and thriving in community.
Our Values Our six core values guide our practice and decision-making.
Passion – We have a real passion for people and the work that we do.
Ingenuity – We welcome creative and innovative thinking and solutions.
Authenticity – We want everyone to be genuine and who they really are.
Resilience – We are strong, adaptable, and problem solvers.
Belonging – We believe in meaningful community where no one feels left behind.
Quality – We set a high standard and expect everyone to give their very be.
Principle Based Practice Enviros’ Principle Based Practice is a model that utilizes principles to guide and drive action in practice, a decision-making tool in our interventions addressing critical areas of need, and the foundational structure of support for the crucial work we do incorporating strengths and culture into our day-to-day interactions. This model utilizes core principles to ensure a holistic approach is taken when supporting people. It ensures there is direction from the person served and an integrated planning mechanism where natural supports are present. This practice supports individuals to reach their vision for themselves and reduce reliance on systems.
Enviros developed our principles to reach across the organization and to be applicable in all areas of our service delivery continuum. They represent our core beliefs in supporting people. The definition and resulting action of principles are interwoven into the therapeutic models in each program and create a basis for implementation of other leading practices.
For more details: www.enviros.org