Support Edmonton youth through trauma-informed counselling and wellness navigation at YESS, working onsite full time across evenings and weekends.

As Wellness Counsellor and Youth Engagement Navigator, you will provide individualized, youth-centered support within shelter and recovery programming. Your work combines counselling, intake and triage, recovery support, and program navigation. You will help youth experiencing trauma, mental health challenges, substance use concerns, or housing instability.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide one-on-one supportive and short-cycle counselling
- Conduct holistic wellness assessments and risk triage
- Facilitate recovery meetings and wellness check-ins
- Connect youth with internal and external supports
- Maintain timely case notes and program documentation

Requirements:

- Relevant diploma, degree, or certification
- Minimum two years working with youth or social services
- Experience with trauma-informed care and crisis intervention
- Motivational interviewing and short-session counselling experience
- Valid First Aid and required background checks

Bring counselling, recovery support, assessment, and youth engagement experience to YESS’s Edmonton-based onsite wellness team.

📌 Wellness Counsellor Youth Recovery Navigator (Edmonton)
🏢 YESS International Consultants
📍 Edmonton