Established 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.

Core training upon hiring in Trauma-Informed Care, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, First Aid, and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training; ongoing professional development opportunities, including training in person-centered care, Mental Health First Aid & therapeutic programming ~ Vacation entitlement of two weeks in the first year, increasing to four weeks in the second year of employment ~ Educational support after 2 years of employment ~ Youth Support Caseworker Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, 5 days per week, 8 hour days The 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.





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.

The 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. Degree or 2+ Year Diploma in Child and Youth Care, or related human services field.

Valid Alberta

Class 5 Driver’s License Clear Criminal Records Check Explicit Children’s Service Intervention Record Check.

Hiring

Assets ~ Knowledge of supporting youth struggling with Mental Health concerns and High-Risk lifestyles At Mountain Plains Community Services Society of the North, we value diversity in our workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

📌 Youth Support Caseworker - Lyra Semi-Independent Living Program (Grande Prairie)
🏢 Mountail Plains CSSN
📍 Grande Prairie