Employment Opportunities


Life Skills Coach- Fort Macleod

Wellness Through Living Society is looking for a Life Skills Coach that has the willingness to travel throughout Southern Alberta with an accountable and professional manner to our participants. We supply the project programming, resources, and welcome input/ feedback to programming. *THIS JOB WILL INVOLVE FREQUENT TRAVEL TO/FROM FORT MACLEOD*

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

CLOSING DATE: On- Going

START DATE: On- Ongoing

JOB DUTIES:

  • Complete weekly reports on all participants and keep statistics. Including daily sign in sheets for participants.
  • Drive and maintain and safe vehicle in a courteous manner.
  • Upon arrival, introduce yourself to staff on behalf of the organization and get details of the facility and people you will be working with.
  • Follow and be respectful of all facility rules and regulations.
  • Organize the room/rooms so the participants feel comfortable and welcome.
  • Complete an orientation at the beginning of group.
  • Review the emergency procedures to the participants.
  • Wear professional but comfortable clothing and footwear, you might be standing for an extended period.
  • Participate in training set out by the organization.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Comply with the Mission Statement, By-laws, and the expectations of the organization.
  • Must provide a clean criminal record check WITH a vulnerable sector check.
  • Must be able to work away from home for periods of time during the week as we serviceall Southern Alberta.
  • Class 5 License (non-GDL) with a 5-year clean drivers abstract.
  • Proof of 2-million-dollar liability insurance on vehicle.
  • Must provide proof of valid Life Skills Coach Certification.
  • Knowledge of the Blackfoot language and traditions would be an asset.
  • First-Aid Training would be an asset.

COMPENSATION: We provide a competitive rate of pay. Hours and rates of pay will be discussed at the interview.

Please send resume complete with three (3) references to ethelhoeksema.wtl@telus.net. Please include “Life Skills Coach- FM” in the subject line of the email.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 15 weeks


Liaison Coordinator- Fort Macleod

Wellness Through Living Society is looking for a Liaison Coordinator that has the willingness to travel throughout Southern Alberta with an accountable and professional manner to our participants. We supply the project programming, resources, and welcome input/ feedback to programming. *THIS JOB WILL INVOLVE FREQUENT TRAVEL TO/FROM FORT MACLEOD*

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

CLOSING DATE: On- Going

START DATE: On- Ongoing

JOB DUTIES:

  • Work with participants of various ages ­and career stages to help them manage their life, learning, and work.
  • Work with local employers to arrange a 50- hour job placement for each of the participants.
  • Work with the local Colleges and Universities to facilitate communication with participants who wish to attend post-secondary.
  • Work with the court and justice system, child and family services, and other community agencies as needed to assist participants.
  • Be prepared to do home visits if participants have not been attending and support court appearances with the participant in a professional manner.
  • Help coordinate schedules, appointments and bookings along with the Life Skills Coach
  • Complete weekly reports on all participants and keep statistics.
  • Drive and maintain and safe vehicle in a courteous manner.
  • Upon arrival, introduce yourself to staff on behalf of the organization and get details of the facility and people you will be working with.
  • Follow and be respectful of all facility rules and regulations.
  • Wear professional but comfortable clothing and footwear, you might be standing for an extended period.
  • Participate in training set out by the organization
  • Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Comply with the Mission Statement, By-laws, and the expectations of the organization.
  • Bachelors or Masters in Addictions, Psychology, Social Work, and or related field is preferred.
  • Must provide a clean criminal record check WITH a vulnerable sector check.
  • Must be able to work away from home for periods of time during the week as we service all Southern Alberta.
  • Class 5 License (non-GDL) with 5-year clean drivers abstract.
  • Proof of 2-million-dollar liability insurance on vehicle.
  • Knowledge of the Blackfoot culture, language, and traditions (required).
  • First-Aid Training would be an asset.

COMPENSATION: We provide a competitive rate of pay. Hours and rates of pay will be discussed at the interview.

Please send resume complete with three (3) references to ethelhoeksema.wtl@telus.net. Please include “Liaison Coordinator- FM” in the subject line of the email.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 15 weeks