Child and Youth Worker
Closer To Home Community Services Society Calgary, Alberta, Canada

About this position
About Closer To Home Community Services

About Us: Closer to Home Community Services (CTH) is a non‑profit organization located in Alberta since 1995. CTH provides a wide range of services designed to meet the unique needs of children, youth and families. Be a part of an innovative team that envisions a world where “every child is thriving within supportive family and community relationships”. Join in our mission to facilitate growth and belonging in communities of meaningful relationships and where our integrity is grounded in evidence‑based practice authentically informed by, and connected to, diverse cultural wisdom. Together, we will journey with children and families to uncover strength, hope and healing, creating current possibilities for a brighter future.

CTH is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for all; including different cultural backgrounds, spiritual beliefs, and sexual and gender diversities. We strive to be an employer of choice with a focus on wellness and connection.

Company benefits include:

Disability, Life and AD&D; Insurance

Extended Health & Dental Coverage

Additional Health Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Days

RRSP Matching

Company Events

Training and Professional Development





About the Position This permanent full‑time position works with a team of professionals to support children and youth in a community group home in Calgary/Airdrie. Utilizing the Teaching Family Model as a holistic approach, you will facilitate success for children and youth by assisting with day‑to‑day activities and routines, maintaining a structured setting, fostering skill development, managing crisis, ensuring high levels of supervision to promote safety, and assisting with schoolwork household duties.

Responsibilities

Assisting with day to day activities and routines, visits and appointments

Implementing skill development strategies, managing crises and assisting with school difficulties

Focusing on interconnectedness, including family kinship, academics, recreation and community inclusion

Supporting children and youth with strategies to enhance their mental, physical, emotional and spiritual well‑being, and to increase their sense of belonging

Completing day to day household tasks such as cooking, cleaning and other duties as required

Transporting youth to and from school, appointments or visits

Manage crises and dysregulation

Document critical incident reports

Attend regular meetings

Medication Management

Completing day to day household tasks such as cooking, cleaning and other duties as required

This position may involve travel to various locations across Calgary and Airdrie, as assigned

Adhere to workplace protocols regarding animals in group homes, including reporting any allergy risks or

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📌 Child and Youth Worker (Alberta)
🏢 Closer To Home Community Services Society
📍 Alberta