Youth Care Counsellor

The Aurora Program is seeking a candidate for the position of Youth Care Counsellor
Please review the position opportunity below and submit your Resume and Cover Letter to Emma Halling – mpnhradmin@telus.net 
This position has been posted internally and externally at this time. Candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted directly.
Program: Aurora Program
Position: Youth Care Counsellor
Expected Shifts : 4 on; 4 off rotation (12 hr shifts) 2 rotations of 11am-11pm and 2 rotations of 9am-9pm
Salary : $46,273
Program Information :
The Aurora Program is a program designed to meet the needs of youth struggling with Mental Health concerns in a group home setting. We offer a structured daily program with the goal of transitioning youth into a less intrusive environment. We are a contracted program through Alberta Child and Family Services. We provide an environment to help youth engage in positive family/peer relationships, community school programs. workshops to help gain independence skills and a home like environment that fosters trust and therapeutic relationships. .
Role and Responsibilities :The Youth Care Counsellor is responsible for client safety, day to day operations of the house, youth transports, meal planning and preparation, cleaning duties and overall supervision of the youth in the home. The Youth Care Counsellor is responsible for working as part of a team to ensure overall success of the youth and the program. The Youth Care Counsellor should have an understanding of basic counselling skills (ie. Informal Counselling) and Trauma based knowledge for an understanding of the youth that Aurora serves.
Must have:
Clear Current Criminal Record Check
Clear Child Welfare Check
Drivers Abstract
Valid Drivers License and Access to a Vehicle
2 Year Diploma or Degree in Related Field
Vehicle Insurance with $2 Million Liability