Wellness Practitioner

Wellness Practitioner 

Employment Type: Full-Time  

Positions available: 1

Shift Times: 40 hour/week (weekdays & weekends) must be available to support 24/7 operations. 

Hours: Flexible hours required to support 24/7 operations.

Primary Location: 9310-82 Avenue, Edmonton AB with travel to other sites on an as-needed basis.

What We Do

YESS is a not-for-profit agency working with youth facing difficult realities. Based in Edmonton, our Youth Support Centre provides immediate and low-barrier 24/7 sleep support and individualized wrap-around supports for young people aged 15 - 24.

What You Will Do

The Wellness Practitioner supports the mental health and overall well-being of YESS staff by providing accessible, non-clinical wellness supports to individuals, teams, and departments. Through flexible meeting options (in person, virtual, and telephone), the role promotes self-awareness, resilience, and sustainable wellness in the workplace. 

Reports to: Chief Programs Officer

Responsibilities:  

• Provide trauma-informed wellness orientation and education for staff 


• Facilitate guided reflection sessions to help staff explore boundaries, power dynamics, and stress responses and how these may impact their work 


• Offer structured, short-term, goal-focused wellness support, including motivational, solution-focused conversations centered on a single goal 

• Support staff in clarifying personal and professional goals and identifying practical steps toward success 

• Provide career development and career-reflection support within a wellness and strengths-based framework
  


• Deliver mental health and wellness training focused on healthy coping strategies for work-related stress and secondary trauma 

• Provide education on trauma-informed and psychologically safe workplace practices 


• Support People & Culture and other departments in developing and implementing workplace training materials 
  


• Assist staff in identifying appropriate wellness resources, including benefits, EAP, community supports, or personal therapy 

• Offer staff frameworks and tools to support work they may choose to pursue with their personal therapist or in their personal lives 

• Collaborate with People & Culture and leadership on wellness initiatives and staff support strategies 

• Share information internally only to the extent  to address safety, legal, or organizational obligations. 

• Use wellness information only in aggregated, de-identified form for reporting, trend analysis, and program improvement. 

What You Bring

• A diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Psychology or a related field.


• Single session counselling, group facilitation, youth development, mental health issues, and crisis intervention skill,
  


• Up to date registration with the CYCAA or eligibility to register with the CYCAA


• Minimum of 2 years directly related experience in: 
  
  
  
  
  
  • Crisis management, de-escalation and debrief processing
  
  
  • Safety planning and risk assessment 
  
  
  • Motivational Interviewing 
  
  
  • Trauma Informed Care 
  
  
  • Working within a non-profit multi-disciplinary team  
  
  
  • Utilizing a single session model for 1:1 sessions 
  
  
  • Facilitating group activities 
  
  
  
  


• Previous experience working with My Compass is considered an asset


• Applicants with knowledge and understanding of indigenous cultural values, beliefs, practices and customs, as well as an awareness of diverse cultural backgrounds and groups, are encouraged to apply. This knowledge will be considered an asset for the role

Prerequisites

• Training in first aid 


• Training in non-violent crisis intervention 


• Training in suicide intervention and harm reduction 


• ASIST Training Certified 


• Trauma - Informed Care Training 


• Clear Police clearance (CRIM) and a Child and Youth Intervention (CYIM) checks, both obtained within the last six months 


• Valid driver’s license and driver’s abstract 


• Proof of vehicle insurance (at least $1 million third party liability) 

YESS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and safe work environment for people of all backgrounds.