Youth & Family Counsellor I / II - Warming Centre

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 two (2) full-time Youth & Family Counsellors I / II to join our Warming Centre on a temporary basis from December 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.

Our Warming Center operates from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., seven days a week during the winter months. It provides a safe and warm space for youth and young adults up to the age of 29, offering access to essential services such as shelter from extreme winter weather, food, basic hygiene supplies, and wellness support! The Role The Youth and Family Counsellor is responsible for the direct care and treatment of children within our programs.

Providing support and services that impact the healing and wellbeing of children, young people, and families through individualized case management, as well as the ongoing development of structure, routine, and goal setting within the program’s therapeutic milieu.

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

Diploma/Undergraduate Degree in the Social Sciences, Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Nursing, and minimum two to four years related experience. 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.

Must have a class 5 driver’s license and own transportation. 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.