ABOUT US:

Hull Services has long had a reputation for providing leading edge child, youth, and family mental health services. We work with children, youth and families who have experienced mental health struggles, behavioural problems, developmental delay, neglect, abuse and trauma. Hull offers them an opportunity to seek well-being and happiness, with a focus on mental health. Hull’s vision is for resilient young people and families to thrive within communities that support their mental health and well-being. Hull’s programs and services include prevention and early intervention, family-based treatment, school-based services, community group care, campus-based care, adult services and education and training. Located in Calgary, we have been serving Alberta’s young people and families for 60 years, and support over 7,000 young people and families each year.
For more information about Hull Services, please visit our website: www.hullservices.ca

THE POSITION:

We are looking for a full-time Educational Child and Youth Care Counsellor. This position is based on a 40-hour workweek for 10.5 months per year. This position has a start date of Thursday, August 14, 2025.

DEMONSTRATED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to use a trauma-informed and strength-based approach towards service delivery.
• Able to take initiative and use a proactive approach in promoting regulation among the youth
• Innate ability to gauge situations and circumstances to respond the most effectively to challenging behaviors
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills; high level of personal competence in the formation and maintenance of caring and therapeutic relationships.
• Dynamic and high energy individual.
• Personal suitability to be actively and physically involved working with young people along side their activities and routines
• Ability to work independently when required and as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Cross-cultural competence; knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the recommendations, goals and activities of the commission.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Human Services , Social Sciences. And/or a related discipline
• Clear Police Check including Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Intervention Record Check.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and ability to drive Agency vehicles is preferred (min. 3 years driving experience with a class 5/GDL class 5 license).
• Completion of ASIST, First Aid, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and Certification with CYCAA would be considered an asset.

• Provide individual or small group instruction including psycho-educational instruction as directed by administration.
• Supervise students outside the classroom, to and from school, and during non-class time (before/after school, recess, lunch).
• Identify and act on goal-related teaching opportunities.
• Plan and participate in group activities of a leisure, recreational and therapeutic nature.
• Utilize a trauma-informed lens and approach when implementing therapeutic strategies and plans.
• Collaborate with students, colleagues, family and caregivers to develop individual behavioral support plans.
• Contribute observations and feedback to individual program plans as required.
• Develop and implement incentive systems for the individual student or class.
• Communicate rules and behavioral expectations to the students and follow through on appropriate behavioral interventions.
• Utilize preventative interventions and de-escalating skills in individual and group situations; use crisis intervention techniques as necessary.
• Provide counseling, life-space interviews, and/or coach problem solving techniques as appropriate.
• Collect clinical and administrative information using the appropriate format.
• Keep records as needed, including attendance records.
• Record observations related to academic and behavioral assessments and testing.
• Attend and participate in team meetings; be prepared to report on school-related information in the absence of the teacher.