Youth & Family Counsellor I / II - Summer Student
Top Benefits
About the role
We're a not-for-profit mental health centre based in Calgary, with locations across Alberta. Our mission is to build good mental health and well-being so everyone can thrive in their community.
Calling all students! We're looking for Summer Students to join us this summer. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to build your experience and make a difference, apply today!
About us
At Wood's Home, we're committed to reducing stigma, promoting mental health, and supporting Truth and Reconciliation, diversity, and inclusivity. Working with youth who face complex challenges can be incredibly rewarding. Our frontline staff support young people through difficult moments while helping them build life skills, confidence, and resilience. This work calls for compassion, patience, creativity, and a willingness to learn.
Why Choose Us?
- Competitive compensation package which includes:
- Additional premiums between $1.00-$2.00/hour
- $3.00/hour for all hours worked between 11:00pm and 7:00am
- Opportunity for continued employment after summer months.
The Role
The Youth and Family Counsellor works a 4 days on / 4 days off rotational schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and awake overnight shifts to ensure 24/7 support for youth in our care. In this role, you will provide direct support to children and youth while helping create a safe, structured environment that promotes healing, wellbeing, and personal growth.
Responsibilities:
- Lead therapeutic interventions and case management for children and families, including attending meetings and consultations.
- Create and maintain a structured environment that supports therapeutic engagement and increased functioning.
- Teach daily life skills, including chores, routines, and personal hygiene.
- Develop and revise individual care plans and goals in collaboration with other team members.
- Provide cultural and spiritual engagement opportunities, connecting youth with Elders and spiritual leaders.
- Manage crisis situations using non-abusive restraint techniques aligned with Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
- Perform tasks related to program functioning, such as meal preparation, cleaning, and transportation.
- Ensure program compliance with Children and Family Services Licensing, COR Certification, and Accreditation Standards.
Qualifications:
- Class 5 or GDL driver’s license
- Current CPR & First Aid Certification.
- Diploma or Degree in Social Sciences, Child and Youth Care, Addictions and Mental Health, Peer Support, Social Work, Nursing, or a related field, with a minimum of two to four years of related experience.
- Experience working with vulnerable populations preferred.
We embrace each other’s differences and strive to learn and grow from them. If you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process, feel free to let us know and we'll be more than happy to assist you.
Why choose us. We are committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We empower and are advocates for our employees by welcoming, respecting and valuing their unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. At Wood’s Homes we embrace each other’s differences and strive to learn and grow from them. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those moving forward in the selection process will be contacted.
About Wood's Homes
Wood's Homes is a multi-service, non-profit children's mental health centre based in Calgary. Our over 550 staff and volunteers help provide 40+ programs and services for 20,000 children and their families each year in Calgary, Lethbridge, Canmore, Strathmore, Fort McMurray and Fort Smith, N.W.T.
We Never Say No. We Never Give Up. We Never Turn Anyone Away.
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Youth & Family Counsellor I / II - Summer Student
Top Benefits
About the role
We're a not-for-profit mental health centre based in Calgary, with locations across Alberta. Our mission is to build good mental health and well-being so everyone can thrive in their community.
Calling all students! We're looking for Summer Students to join us this summer. If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to build your experience and make a difference, apply today!
About us
At Wood's Home, we're committed to reducing stigma, promoting mental health, and supporting Truth and Reconciliation, diversity, and inclusivity. Working with youth who face complex challenges can be incredibly rewarding. Our frontline staff support young people through difficult moments while helping them build life skills, confidence, and resilience. This work calls for compassion, patience, creativity, and a willingness to learn.
Why Choose Us?
- Competitive compensation package which includes:
- Additional premiums between $1.00-$2.00/hour
- $3.00/hour for all hours worked between 11:00pm and 7:00am
- Opportunity for continued employment after summer months.
The Role
The Youth and Family Counsellor works a 4 days on / 4 days off rotational schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and awake overnight shifts to ensure 24/7 support for youth in our care. In this role, you will provide direct support to children and youth while helping create a safe, structured environment that promotes healing, wellbeing, and personal growth.
Responsibilities:
- Lead therapeutic interventions and case management for children and families, including attending meetings and consultations.
- Create and maintain a structured environment that supports therapeutic engagement and increased functioning.
- Teach daily life skills, including chores, routines, and personal hygiene.
- Develop and revise individual care plans and goals in collaboration with other team members.
- Provide cultural and spiritual engagement opportunities, connecting youth with Elders and spiritual leaders.
- Manage crisis situations using non-abusive restraint techniques aligned with Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
- Perform tasks related to program functioning, such as meal preparation, cleaning, and transportation.
- Ensure program compliance with Children and Family Services Licensing, COR Certification, and Accreditation Standards.
Qualifications:
- Class 5 or GDL driver’s license
- Current CPR & First Aid Certification.
- Diploma or Degree in Social Sciences, Child and Youth Care, Addictions and Mental Health, Peer Support, Social Work, Nursing, or a related field, with a minimum of two to four years of related experience.
- Experience working with vulnerable populations preferred.
We embrace each other’s differences and strive to learn and grow from them. If you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process, feel free to let us know and we'll be more than happy to assist you.
Why choose us. We are committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We empower and are advocates for our employees by welcoming, respecting and valuing their unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. At Wood’s Homes we embrace each other’s differences and strive to learn and grow from them. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those moving forward in the selection process will be contacted.
About Wood's Homes
Wood's Homes is a multi-service, non-profit children's mental health centre based in Calgary. Our over 550 staff and volunteers help provide 40+ programs and services for 20,000 children and their families each year in Calgary, Lethbridge, Canmore, Strathmore, Fort McMurray and Fort Smith, N.W.T.
We Never Say No. We Never Give Up. We Never Turn Anyone Away.