Marymound – Posted: May 2, 2026. Expires: May 15, 2026.Job OverviewOur ideal team member is passionate about making a difference and is committed to empowering the young people we support. If you join our team, you can expect a challenging, rewarding, and fulfilling career.The Youth Care Practitioner (YCP) focuses on the developmental needs of the children and youth they work with. To ensure holistic care, YCPs assess client and program needs, design and implement programs and planned environments, and integrate developmental, preventive and therapeutic requirements as outlined by individual care plans. They work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team of clinicians, social workers, psychologists, foster care workers, teachers and other professionals, integrating the efforts of all these specialists.Duties and ResponsibilitiesFacilitates the optimal growth and development of each individual child or young person to achieve their full potential.Implement strategies such as planned daily activities, coordinated treatment interventions, structured environments, and organized recreational and social activities.Develops an awareness of each child's individual psychological, educational, physical, spiritual, and social needs and actively promotes these on behalf of the child.Encourages and facilitates family-focused and culture-valuing support structures and programming.Helps youth to identify personal strengths to promote growth, self-worth and a sense of belonging.Maintains the living environment in a secure manner that meets or exceeds licensing standards; this includes familiarizing with licensing standards, preparing meals, completing routine cleaning of the home/unit, etc.Observes,



evaluates, and records daily events to ensure continuity and consistency in treatment planning and implementation – includes accurately maintaining individual logs and communication logs as per licensing standards.Engages in behaviour management and crisis intervention following Marymound policies and the youth’s safety plan, using NVCI and ASIST. Training is provided.Administers medication, following strict protocols and accurately completing required documentation.Demonstrates an active commitment towards professional growth and advancement through participation in training, workshops, etc., and the ability to flexibly and creatively adapt work to maintain best practices.Actively participates in fire and disaster safety response and prevention duties in accordance with policy and licensing standards.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsCertificate/diploma in Child & Youth Care, or applicable post‑secondary education (e.G., social work, psychology, counselling).Preferred experience providing physical, psychological, and social support to at‑risk youth or other vulnerable populations.Must be familiar with the developmental, educational, emotional,



social and recreational needs of children and youth.Prefer experience working from a trauma‑informed perspective.Knowledge and experience in issues related to addictions, harm reduction strategies, and/or sexual exploitation will be considered an asset.Valid First Aid/CPR is required.MUST have mental health/crisis training certifications and NVCI and ASIST as bona fide occupational requirements. Training is provided.Valid class 5I (intermediate) driver’s licence, and satisfactory driver’s abstract.Satisfactory Criminal Record, clear Vulnerable Sector and Child Abuse Registry checks.Knowledge of Indigenous culture, or willingness to learn, including participation in cultural practices, programming and ceremonies alongside youth.Strong written and oral communication skills.Basic computer knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office software.Physically able to perform the duties of the job.BenefitsMarymound offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits and a pension package for qualified positions, opportunities for growth and advancement, professional development opportunities, wellness programming, access to Elders and Indigenous Cultural Services, and much more.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementWe are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and we strongly encourage First Nations, Métis, and Inuit candidates to self‑identify in their cover letters. Request for reasonable accommodation will be made available for those who may be affected by a barrier in respect of the materials or activities used in the assessment or selection process.Salary Range: F2 $16.00#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Youth Care Practitioner - $16 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 Marymound
📍 Winnipeg