Top Benefits
About the role
Youth and Fami ly Support Practitioner
Permanent, 1.0 FTE Hours: Rotating Schedule. 7am-3pm 2 weeks 3-11pm 2 weeks. Sunday - Thursday rotation
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. As an organization, Enviros has adopted the following principles: Voice and Choice, Collaboration/Team Based, Natural Supports, Community Based, Cultural Humility and Learning, Individualized, Strength Based, Persistence and Outcomes Based.
Why People Choose Enviros
Simply stated, our vision is: “Reimagined lives, fulfilling potential and thriving in community”.
The Program – Passages
The Passages Program is a six bed Live-In Program for youth ages 13 to 17 years who have status with Children’s Services. Journey’s 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 Passages 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 Passages 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 Passages Program.
The PositionYouth and Family Support Practitioner
The Youth and Family Support Practitioner provides supervision and support to young people residing in the program and is a member of the team ensuring treatment plans are implemented. All workers are expected to assist with daily household routines and chores, minor facility maintenance and direct youth support. Youth and Family Support Practitioners must have good working knowledge of computer programs and skilled with basic office applications as there are daily administrative tasks as well as case management tasks as part of this role.
Competencies
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Strong relationship development skills.
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Collaborative team play that is creative with strong organizational skills.
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Able to adapt to changing situations and being flexible.
-
Strong communication and de-escalation skills.
Education and Experience
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants should have minimally a degree/diploma in the Human Service field, experience with youth in a group living environment; be aware of trauma informed practices, and be professional, reliable and able to work independently.
Other Qualifications
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Current Standard First Aid and CPR C
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Current Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sectors Designation
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Valid Class 5 driver’s license (Class 5 GDL will not be accepted) with a clear driving record.
Perks
In addition to becoming a part of a challenging and creative work environment, Enviros also offers:
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Competitive Salary
-
Benefits Program
-
Comprehensive Training Program
-
Work Wellness Program
How to apply: https://enviros.criterionhcm.com/jobs/332/1/#118/apply
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.
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
Top Benefits
About the role
Youth and Fami ly Support Practitioner
Permanent, 1.0 FTE Hours: Rotating Schedule. 7am-3pm 2 weeks 3-11pm 2 weeks. Sunday - Thursday rotation
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. As an organization, Enviros has adopted the following principles: Voice and Choice, Collaboration/Team Based, Natural Supports, Community Based, Cultural Humility and Learning, Individualized, Strength Based, Persistence and Outcomes Based.
Why People Choose Enviros
Simply stated, our vision is: “Reimagined lives, fulfilling potential and thriving in community”.
The Program – Passages
The Passages Program is a six bed Live-In Program for youth ages 13 to 17 years who have status with Children’s Services. Journey’s 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 Passages 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 Passages 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 Passages Program.
The PositionYouth and Family Support Practitioner
The Youth and Family Support Practitioner provides supervision and support to young people residing in the program and is a member of the team ensuring treatment plans are implemented. All workers are expected to assist with daily household routines and chores, minor facility maintenance and direct youth support. Youth and Family Support Practitioners must have good working knowledge of computer programs and skilled with basic office applications as there are daily administrative tasks as well as case management tasks as part of this role.
Competencies
-
Strong relationship development skills.
-
Collaborative team play that is creative with strong organizational skills.
-
Able to adapt to changing situations and being flexible.
-
Strong communication and de-escalation skills.
Education and Experience
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants should have minimally a degree/diploma in the Human Service field, experience with youth in a group living environment; be aware of trauma informed practices, and be professional, reliable and able to work independently.
Other Qualifications
-
Current Standard First Aid and CPR C
-
Current Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sectors Designation
-
Valid Class 5 driver’s license (Class 5 GDL will not be accepted) with a clear driving record.
Perks
In addition to becoming a part of a challenging and creative work environment, Enviros also offers:
-
Competitive Salary
-
Benefits Program
-
Comprehensive Training Program
-
Work Wellness Program
How to apply: https://enviros.criterionhcm.com/jobs/332/1/#118/apply
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.
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