Child and Youth Care Counsellor

Company: Milan’s Group Home

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time & Casual

Salary: $25.00–$28.00 per hour (based on education, experience, and qualifications)

About Milan’s Group Home

Milan’s Group Home is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and youth-centred residential environment where young people are empowered to grow, develop life skills, and achieve positive outcomes. We believe in building meaningful relationships through compassion, respect, accountability, and teamwork.

We are seeking dedicated Child and Youth Care Counsellors who are passionate about supporting youth and making a positive difference in their lives.

Position Summary

As a Child and Youth Care Counsellor, you will provide direct care and supervision to youth living in a residential group home. You will support youth with daily routines, emotional regulation, independent living skills, recreation, community involvement, appointments, and goal achievement while maintaining a safe and structured home environment.

Successful candidates will receive comprehensive orientation and onboarding training to become familiar with Milan’s Group Home policies, procedures, documentation standards, and expectations.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide direct care, supervision, and support to youth in a residential setting.
- Build positive, professional, and trusting relationships with youth using a trauma-informed and youth-centred approach.
- Support youth with daily living skills, including hygiene, meal preparation, household responsibilities, school attendance, appointments, recreation, and community involvement.
- Implement individualized care plans, behaviour support strategies, and safety plans.
- Complete accurate, objective,



and timely documentation, including daily progress notes, communication logs, and incident reports.
- Administer medication in accordance with agency policies and training.
- Transport youth to appointments, school, recreational activities, and other community programs as required.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe living environment.
- Participate in shift handovers, staff meetings, mandatory training, and ongoing career development.
- Respond effectively to crisis-situations while following agency policies and procedures.
- Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

- Diploma or Degree in Human Services is required (examples include Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Social Service Worker, Community Support Worker, or another related field).
- Minimum six (6) months of experience working with children, youth, or vulnerable populations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational, time management, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Sound judgment, professionalism, and strong problem-solving abilities.

Assets

- Experience working in residential care, group homes, mental health, addictions, shelters, foster care, or community-based programs.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care,



behaviour management, and crisis intervention.
- Experience supporting youth with complex needs.

Employment Requirements Successful applicants must provide or obtain:

- Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
- Standard First Aid & CPR Level C.
- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
- Child Intervention Record Check.
- Legal authorization to work in Canada.

The following certifications are considered assets but are not required at the time of application:
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
- Medication Administration Training
- ASIST or safeTALK
- Mental Health First Aid
- Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training

Training will be provided during onboarding for Milan’s Group Home policies, documentation standards, youth support practices, and other job-specific responsibilities. Schedule & Availability

Successful candidates must be available to work a variety of shifts, including:

- Days
- Evenings
- Overnight shifts
- Weekends
- Statutory Holidays

Schedules are based on operational requirements and the needs of the youth in our care. Why Join Milan’s Group Home?

At Milan’s Group Home, we value our employees and are committed to creating a supportive and collaborative workplace. We provide comprehensive onboarding, ongoing training, professional development opportunities, and a team environment where staff are encouraged to grow and succeed.

If you are compassionate, dependable, and passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of youth, we encourage you to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $24.00-$28.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Child and Youth Care Counsellor (Edmonton)
🏢 Milan's Group Home
📍 Edmonton