Job detail
Youth Care Counsellor - Horizon Group Care - Day Position
Mountain Plains Community Services Society of the North
FULL_TIME
Posted 3/17/2026
Location
Town of Sexsmith, Alberta
Salary
CA$48,124 - CA$48,124 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The youth care counsellor works as part of a team to provide emotional support, model healthy relationships, and ensure the physical and medical needs of youth are met. They are responsible for documenting progress, coordinating support services, and advocating for the clients' needs within the program.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a degree or 2-Year diploma in child and youth care or a related human services field. A valid alberta class 5 driver’s license, a clear criminal record check, and a clear children’s service intervention record check are mandatory.
bachelor degreeassociate degreeDocumentationAdvocacyCounsellingRelationship buildingCase managementTrauma-informed careCrisis interventionBehavioral supportFirst aidMental health supportMedication monitoringYouth care
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- RRSP matching
- Vacation time
- Educational support
- First Aid training
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training
- Wellness spending benefit
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training