Caseworker

Edmonton | February 1, 2012 12:00 AM "Children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the future." John F. Kennedy. Region 6, Edmonton and Area Child and Family Services Authority (CFSA) is looking for enthusiastic and skilled people to work in the rewarding and challenging field of Children & Youth Services. The Edmonton region provides a range of services to the community including Child Protection, Family Enhancement and Permanent Guardianship. We are looking for talented people with an interest in these areas to work with us in shaping positive futures for Albertan children. Our ideal applicants have an understanding of children and some of the more difficult issues facing families in Alberta. These issues may include poverty, domestic violence, and addictions among others. You have a strong commitment to your work and you grow from the challenges that working directly with children and families provides. Strong verbal and written communication skills assist you in connecting with people from a wide range of backgrounds. In this position, you will utilize your knowledge of community resources and the Child, Youth, and Family Enhancement Act combined with your ability to build relationships with families in order to develop and review case plans to ensure each child’s needs are being met. . Experience in or knowledge of Aboriginal communities is an asset. For information regarding Region 6, Edmonton and Area CFSA, please visit our website at the following address: http://www.edmontonandareacfsa.gov.ab.ca

Centre Manager - Bill Rees Community Programs and Housing Services

Bill Rees YMCA Edmonton (downtown) | February 1, 2012 12:00 AM Bill Rees YMCA Community Programs and Housing Services The YMCA of Edmonton is a charitable, mission based organization dedicated to the development of thousands of people in spirit, mind and body. The YMCA has responded to urgent community issues since 1907. By addressing several of the key social determinants of health—including education, housing, physical health and well-being—the YMCA is committed to building healthy families, children and communities. YMCA staff and volunteers work together to provide important programs for children, youth, adults and families. We work in a holistic and strategic manner to support participants in achieving their goals. Centre Manager The YMCA of Edmonton is seeking an enthusiastic individual to provide strategic and operational leadership and direction in the areas of program development and delivery, community engagement, internal and external collaboration and service partnerships, service delivery management, facility management, risk management and administrative support services for the Bill Rees YMCA Community Programs and Housing Services. The Centre Manager takes initiative in philanthropy, leads by example and provides leadership and expertise to grant development processes; generating gross financial contribution from the Housing Service to the YMCA of Edmonton. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with YMCA staff, volunteers, clientele, and with community partners, stakeholders and collaborators. The Centre Manager is a member of the Managers Round Table and the Senior Leadership Team of the YMCA of Edmonton and directly accountable to the General Manager of YMCA Community Programs and Housing Services. The successful candidate will represent the YMCA of Edmonton with peers in the Edmonton social housing, human services, community services environment, foster relationships with other relevant service providers and service delivery partners and support the integration and alignment of the staff and services with the vision and mission of the YMCA of Edmonton. A willingness to work a flexible schedule is required as shifts may vary and will include evenings and weekends. This role is classified as a permanent full-time position, and the incumbent will be eligible for an attractive benefits package.

Counselor- Suicide Services

Calgary | February 1, 2012 12:00 AM Reporting directly to the Director of Community Supports and Suicide Services this team member will assist in providing: supportive counseling and group support to those bereaved by suicide; consultation to professionals; and educational presentations in the areas of prevention, intervention, and postvention.

Independent Living Support Coordinator

Calgary | February 1, 2012 12:00 AM Reporting directly to the Program Manager, Independent Living Support program, the ILS Coordinator is responsible for delivering ILS services in accordance with the ILS service model

Youth & Family Counsellors (Full Time)

Red Deer | January 31, 2012 12:00 AM We are looking to fill full time Youth & Family Counsellor positions within our programs located in Red Deer and Sylvan Lake. The YFC is the primary worker with young people, 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 young people and families within a structured setting.