Child and Youth Care Counsellor
Full-Time
Positions available: 1
Youth Empowerment and Support Services (YESS) is currently seeking a qualified Full-Time Permanent Child and Youth Care Counsellor, to provide support at the Youth Support Centre(YSC).
What We Do
YESS is a not-for-profit agency working with youth facing difficult realities. Based in Edmonton, our Youth Support Centre provides immediate and low-barrier 24/7 sleep support and individualized wrap-around supports for young people aged 15 - 24.
We work collaboratively within a network of care focused on the prevention of youth homelessness by providing youth with the necessary supports to stabilize their housing, improve their wellbeing, build life skills, connect with community, and avoid re-entry into homelessness.
What You Will Do
The Child and Youth Care Counsellor (CYCC) will support the youth in developing skills for emotional and mental regulation by creating relevant, comprehensive safety plans and providing wrap-around support in a multidisciplinary team to resolve crises, alleviate feelings of distress and improve their sense of well-being.
Shift Schedule: 4 days on 4 days off
Hours: 11:00am-7:30pm
Location: 9310-82 Avenue, Edmonton AB
Responsibilities Includes:
Additionally, you will provide a professional level of service to donors, promote the agency in a positive manner to the outside community and share information, communicate, and collaborate with other YESS staff.
What You Bring
Prerequisites
YESS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and safe work environment for people of all backgrounds.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.