Calgary Ab School counsellor Jobs – 19 Openings This Week

Family Counsellor
The Brenda Strafford Foundation —Calgary, AB
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with children
- Presentation skills
Residential Youth Worker (24/7 Developmental Wellness Worker)
TRELLIS SOCIETY FOR COMMUNITY IMPACT —Calgary, AB
- 12 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Caregiving
- Microsoft Office
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Youth & Family Counsellor I / II - Lighthouse
Wood's Homes —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with children
- Bachelor's
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Family Support Counsellor I / II - Family Support Network
Wood's Homes —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- Case management
- Teaching
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Youth & Family Counsellor I / II - Oak Haven
Wood's Homes —Calgary, AB
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with children
- Bachelor's
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Family Support Counsellor I - Acute @ Home
Wood's Homes —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- Case management
- Teaching
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Career Counsellor
Lifemark Health Group —Calgary, AB
- Weekends as needed
- Bachelor's
- Case management
- Computer skills
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Children’s Village School – Educational Child and Youth Care Counsellor
Hull Services —Calgary, AB
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Experience working with children
- Bachelor's
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Child & Youth Development Specialist
The Brenda Strafford Foundation —Calgary, AB
- $49,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- Caregiving
Senior Youth & Family Counsellor - Community Psychiatric Unit
Wood's Homes —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with children
- Bachelor's
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River Lodge – Child and Youth Care Counsellor
Hull Services —Calgary, AB
- $50,448–$63,576 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Driving
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Youth & Family Counsellor I / II - Bowness Casuals
Wood's Homes —Calgary, AB
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
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CCH Outdoor School Counsellor (Contract)
YMCA Calgary —Calgary, AB
- $2,485 a month
- Contract
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
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Track: Young People’s Lodge – Child and Youth Care Counsellor
Hull Services —Calgary, AB
- $50,448–$63,576 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Experience working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Driving
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Youth & Family Counsellor I / II - Wood's Homes (C2 & C3)
Wood's Homes —Calgary, AB
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with children
- Bachelor's
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Family Counsellor

The Brenda Strafford Foundation -
Calgary, AB

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Qualifications

Crisis intervention
Record keeping
CPR Certification
Trauma-informed care
Case file maintenance
Harm reduction
Work with children and youth (Client populations)
Person-centred care planning
Filing
NVCI
Experience working with children
Presentation skills
Bachelor's
Case management
Psychology
Risk management
Discharge planning
Project implementation
Working with children and youth
Social Work
Resource navigation in case management
Communication skills
Client interaction
Group counselling
Community resource coordination
Driving Licence
Time management

Full job description

About Us:

The Brenda Strafford Foundation (BSF) is a charitable organization that currently owns and operates five Long Term Care and Assisted Living seniors care communities in Calgary, AB, and Okotoks, AB. We take pride in providing a safe, caring, and comfortable home environment that caters to the complex needs of our senior residents and families.

Putting people first is a way of life at The Brenda Stafford Foundation. It's in our values and it's central to the way we do things. We believe in a person-centered approach to our care, services, and environment. By responding to the individual needs of those we serve, we can all play an important role in optimizing well-being and enriching lives... one person at a time.

The Brenda Strafford Foundation – Heart Home Network (“HHN”) serves women and children impacted by family violence through providing a safe shelter and housing complimented by comprehensive support services for all participants. HHN offers a continuum of care designed to help families develop their potential and transition to safe and healthy lives in the community upon their departure.

Our team members not only have the right skills and knowledge for the job, they are also passionate about the mission, vision, and values of the BSF.

Our Team Members:

Place people at the heart of our mission
Embrace quality and innovation with enthusiasm
Engage with respect and empathy
Act with compassion and understanding

We uphold our 8 BSF Commitments to:

Make a meaningful impact through small acts
Deliver exceptional service
Understand and celebrate individual uniqueness
Be present and attentive
Support and respect personal aspirations
Bring joy to others
Empower and honor choices
Create a homelike atmosphere

The Role:

As a Family Counselor, you will play a vital role in supporting participants through their journey towards healing and stability. Your responsibilities will include:

Counselling:

Provide individual therapeutic support and counseling to adults impacted by family violence from a harm reduction and trauma informed lens.
Managing risk with clients, including identifying risk to self or others, and/or risks of harm to children
Manage and maintain participant files through regular meetings, case notes, and engagement (case conference meetings)
Plan and facilitate group counseling and supportive programs relevant to needs of participants
Conduct family interventions targeted to enhance stability and well-being
Administer tools and instruments related to assessments, monitoring, and evaluations of participants and their needs.
Support a range of inhouse programming designed to address participant needs
Provide comprehensive and ongoing assessments to provide referrals to appropriate community supports, housing assistance, and mental health systems advocacy (This is carried out mainly by case managers, however counsellors are involved detecting these needs and support case manager, regarding mental health, counsellors can refer clients to specialized services if is need it)
Co-create community support and discharge plans with participants and other team members.

Case Management Support:

Use case management contacts (i.e. check ins about housing, income, legal, school/childcare, health appointments etc.) as a low-barrier touch point to build trust, normalize help-seeking, and hold informal, supportive conversations that connect back to counselling goals.
Complete structured assessments; develop and update holistic service plans linking counselling goals to practical needs (housing stability, legal advocacy, parenting support, income benefits, etc.).
Track progress toward program goals, anticipate barriers, problem solve collaboratively, and celebrate milestones to sustain client engagement.

Administrative:

Complete all administrative duties relevant to participant services.
Establish and maintain appropriate participant and HHN documentation, record keeping, and statistics.
Participate in the professional design, development, promotion, delivery, and evaluation of the program activities
Maintain resource and referral guides for both local and regional programs that assist families and individuals
Work closely with the Community Services Team to monitor and evaluate program impacts

Why Join Us:

At The Brenda Strafford Foundation, we are more than a workplace—we are a united team. We believe in fostering a culture where you can grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact. You'll be part of a team that values empathy, compassion, and innovation.

Who We're Looking For:

Minimum of an undergraduate Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related discipline
Registered with appropriate provincial organization as per degree is an asset
Non-violent crisis intervention (NVCI) certification is required
Current CPR and First Aide Certification
Four (4) plus years of experience working with children and youth with complex needs in the field of human services, or combination of related expertise and education
Knowledge of outcome measures and reporting requirements is considered an asset
Effective written and oral communication and creative presenting skills
Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
Extensive knowledge of community and regional resources and services
Able to work from an intersectional approach to reduce barriers for families who are experiencing high levels of crisis
Takes initiative with leading and managing projects from conception to implementation
Strong professionalism and confidentiality skills with a commitment to excellence
Excellent time management skills
Schedule flexibility to meet participant needs
Valid driver’s license of six (6) years with clean drivers abstract of three (3) years, is an asset
Required to pass police security clearance and child intervention check
Fluency in a second language is an asset

Additional Information:

In accordance with Alberta's Protection for Persons in Care Act, a criminal record check is required for successful candidates.

Diversity and Inclusion:

The Brenda Strafford Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating and celebrating an environment of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility for all employees.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a place where your work will truly matter, apply today and become a vital part of our compassionate team!

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Family Counsellor

Residential Youth Worker (24/7 Developmental Wellness Worker)

Youth & Family Counsellor I / II - Lighthouse

Family Support Counsellor I / II - Family Support Network

Youth & Family Counsellor I / II - Oak Haven

Family Support Counsellor I - Acute @ Home

Career Counsellor

Children’s Village School – Educational Child and Youth Care Counsellor

Child & Youth Development Specialist

Senior Youth & Family Counsellor - Community Psychiatric Unit

River Lodge – Child and Youth Care Counsellor

Youth & Family Counsellor I / II - Bowness Casuals

CCH Outdoor School Counsellor (Contract)

Track: Young People’s Lodge – Child and Youth Care Counsellor

Youth & Family Counsellor I / II - Wood's Homes (C2 & C3)

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