Youth & Family Counsellor I / II - Wheatland

Strathmore, AB
On-site
Posted Nov 4, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English

Job summary

The Youth & Family Counsellor acts as the primary worker for children, youth, and families, providing therapeutic support and maintaining a structured living environment. Responsibilities include case management, intervention strategies, and daily program tasks such as meal preparation and transportation.

Job details

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. We're looking for one (1) Youth & Family Counsellor to join our team! Role Summary Reporting to the Management of Wood's Homes as determined by each program, the Youth & Family Counsellor is the primary worker with children, youth and families, normally on rotating shifts that provide coverage twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, and is a contributing member of a team providing service to children, youth and families within a structured setting. The Youth & Family Counsellor will demonstrate due diligence in being Exceptional in the delivery of high-quality services and in meeting the requirements of the Health and Safety Management System at Wood’s Homes. Responsibilities Implementing and maintaining a structured setting fostering the development of personal and social functioning for each client. Participates actively in supervisory meetings, team meetings, and retreats, planning sessions, and designated in-service training. Is responsible for a variety of therapeutic responsibilities for particular children, youth, and their families. In combination with relevant case management, these responsibilities include attendance at case conferences, involvement in intervention strategies, consultations, school meetings, doctor’s appointments, family meetings, etc. Maintains the upkeep of the living space of the program and ensures the provision of a program that fits the requirements of the Licensing Department. Is responsible for a variety of tasks associated with program functioning including meal preparation, cleaning, and transportation of children, youth, and families. Executes other responsibilities as may be assigned. Qualifications Must have a class 5 driver’s license and own transportation. Diploma/Undergraduate Degree in the Social Sciences, Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Nursing, and two to four years related experience preferred. Current CPR and First Aid Certification. Experience in working with young people preferred. Current proof of professional registration may be required for certain diplomas or degrees. 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; only those moving forward in the selection process will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a diploma or undergraduate degree in social sciences, child and youth care, social work, or nursing, along with two to four years of related experience. A class 5 driver's license, own transportation, and current CPR/First Aid certification are required.