About Mountain Plains CSSNEstablished in 1972, MPCSSN is a Charitable Organization under the Societies Act and is dedicated to delivering diverse community and family-focused programming tailored to the unique needs of Alberta's Northwest region. We collaborate with Alberta Health Services and Alberta Human Services to provide comprehensive support services. Our organization is accredited by CARF International and is a proud member of the ALIGN Association of Community Services and the Children’s Welfare League of Canada.Our Commitment to YouCore training upon hiring in Trauma-Informed Care, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, First Aid, and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training; ongoing career development opportunities, including training in person-centered care, Mental Health First Aid & therapeutic programmingVacation entitlement of two weeks in the first year, increasing to four weeks in the second year of employmentEducational support after 2 years of employmentComprehensive benefits package at 3 months of employment$500.00 Wellness Spending Benefit as well as RRSP Matching Benefit up to $100 per month at 6 months employment$48,124.00 Annual Salary; Annual Salary Incrementof $1000.00 up to six (6) years of employmentProgram InformationPosition Title: Youth Support CaseworkerLocation: Grande Prairie, AlbertaEmployment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, 5 days per week, 8 hour daysSalary: $48,124.00The Lyra Program is designed to teach youth independent living and life skills to assist them in preparing for adulthood. Youth are provided with the necessary support and skills to assist them in being successful in an independent placement. The SIL program offers two workshops each week to focus on social skills and independent living skill-building.



We facilitate one cooking class each month in addition to the twice weekly workshops the program offers. The program supports youth in attending appointments and maintaining their educational or employment programs. We are a contracted program through Children and Family Services providing positive relationships, support, and guidance to youth in care.Role and ResponsibilitiesThe Youth Support Caseworker's responsibilities include facilitating weekly Lyra workshops, developing hands‑on programming material, completing Life Skills Assessments with each youth and teaching independent living skills. Youth Support Caseworkers are required to support youth in attending appointments and maintaining their educational program and/or employment. Reporting on monthly goal progress, completing on‑going assessments, and weekly activities updates to the Program Manager and Children and Family Services along with working as part of a team within the program and Children and Family Services to ensure the overall success of the youth.Hiring RequirementsDegree or 2+ Year Diploma in Child and Youth Care, or related human services field.Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s LicenseDriver’s AbstractClear Criminal Records CheckClear Children’s Service Intervention Record Check.Vehicle Insurance stating $2 million liability and access to a reliable vehicleHiring AssetsKnowledge of supporting youth struggling with Mental Health concerns and High-Risk lifestylesAt Mountain Plains Community Services Society of the North, we value diversity in our workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We appreciate all responses and advise that only those candidates qualified will be selected for an interview.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Youth Support Caseworker - Lyra Semi-Independent Living Program - C$48,124 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Mountain Plains Community Services Society of the North
📍 Winnipeg