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Youth and Family Support Practitioner – Passages
Top Benefits
About the role
Passages Youth and Family Support Practitioner
Permanent, 1.0 FTE, Sunday – Thursday; Rotating Schedule of 2 weeks of 7am – 3pm and 2 weeks of 3-11pm.
ENVIROS – Who We Are
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.
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.
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 12 to 17 years who have status with Children’s Services. Passages offers a recreation, life skills and relationship-based program. 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 were 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 Position – Youth and Family Support Practitioner
This is a Permanent Position, 1.0 FTE, Sunday – Thursday; Rotating Schedule of 2 weeks of 7am – 3pm and 2 weeks of 3-11pm.
Youth and Family Support Practitioners will assume responsibility for the management of individual youth cases at the Passages Program. Enviros Programs provide trauma informed, culturally aware and inclusive environments that support youth who are unable to live at home or in family-based care. Practitioners will facilitate day-to-day care of the youth including but not limited to; creating a safe and welcoming environment, building trust and rapport with youth, ensuring the home is well kept, providing meals, etc. Develop and maintaining successful relationships with the you, collaborating with coworkers, external families and other case related professionals is highly important. Documentation is another key component, and detailed, accurate records and reports are maintained.
The Youth and Family Support Practitioner must follow and actively support all Enviros’ policies and procedures, health and safety protocols, legislative protocols and provide support as needed so that accreditation standards are met.
Competencies
Competencies are the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours an employee requires to be successful in their role at Enviros. They are generally aligned with the culture and core values of the organization.
Communication
able to communicate clearly and tactfully to all levels of the organization, external professionals and other youth supports in a way that builds rapport and trust using a variety of communication mediums
Adaptability
adapts to changing departmental and organizational needs and a variety of situations and distractions that arise regularly; and supports the cultivation of a work environment that can manage change well
Decision Making: u
ses strong critical thinking with principle-based processing to make timely, informed decisions that enhance the quality of Program service delivery and improve systems
Collaboration
able to work effectively with all departments, programs, external professionals and other youth supports as well as principle-based processes that includes a diverse group of people; promotes cooperation and commitment to achieve goals; and fosters a positive and inclusive work environment
Initiative
acts confidently in taking initiative and solving problems and empowers others to do
the same;
able to effectively manage time with strong organizational skills to meet all job requirements successfully
Learning
proactively identifies ways for self-improvement and development, and fully supports the growth and development in all staff with culturally aware, strengths based and individualized planning.
Potential Risks
All programs within Enviros provide services to persons served who may be described as “person at risk” or “a vulnerable person”. As a result of the situations persons served may have experienced, there may be situations within our programs where person served may become aggressive, violent or lose control of their behaviours, demonstrating at risk behaviours. For all programs, Enviros has protocols to mitigate these risks including providing support and training to assist agency personnel in working through at-risk persons served.
Employees must be aware of the potential and inherent risks associated with Enviros programs and this role within the agency including but not limited to physical and/or mental harm.
Qualifications/Experience
Education and Experience
Diploma / Undergraduate Degree in Human Services.
Experience with trauma informed, cultural awareness, and strength-based practice.
Experience working in Group Care programs.
Recreational programming experience is an asset.
Other Qualifications
Current Standard First Aid and CPR C (emergency first aid will not be accepted).
Current Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sectors Designation (must have been completed in the past 6 months)
Current Intervention Record Check (must have been completed in the past 6 months). *Current wait times for new applicants is 30 business days. Applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the interview process.
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Valid Class 5 driver’s license (Class 5 GDL will not be accepted) with a clear driving record.
ASIST Training is an asset.
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Training is an Asset
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
Click here: https://enviros.criterionhcm.com/jobs/332/1/#157/apply
Pre
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Employment Background Check Requirements
As a condition of employment, all staff working for Enviros are required to complete:
Intervention Record Check (IRC)
Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
Both checks must be completed prior to the employee’s start date. Please note that this process can take up to six (6) weeks to complete.
Enviros will accept IRCs and Criminal Record Checks with VSC that are no more than six (6) months old at the time of hire.
Applicants may choose to apply for these checks in advance of being selected for an interview or employment by clicking the links below and following the required process to avoid potential delays in commencement if you are the successful candidate. Please be aware that initiating these checks does not guarantee advancement in the recruitment process.
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Intervention Record Check (IRC)
https://irc-client-prod.azurewebsites.net/irc
Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
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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