Child and Youth Worker (Canada)

Child and Youth Worker (Canada)

23 Sep
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Evolving Youth Care
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Canada

23 Sep

Evolving Youth Care

Canada

Please Read Before Applying

- A valid driver's licence and reliable personal vehicle are required.
- Pay is on a monthly rotation, not bi-weekly.
- Evening and weekend availability is required.
- Experience working with youth with disabilities, developmental needs, behavioural challenges, and/or mental health challenges is strongly preferred

About Evolving Youth Care

At Evolving Youth Care, we believe that every young person deserves to feel safe, supported, valued, and empowered to reach their potential.

We are more than a workplace—we are a dedicated community of professionals committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of youth. We strive to create an environment where both the young people we support and our team members can grow, learn, and succeed.

We are currently looking for compassionate, dependable, and dedicated Child & Youth Care Workers to join our group home team in Carp.

The Opportunity

As a Child & Youth Care Worker, you will play an important role in supporting youth as they navigate everyday challenges, develop life skills, build positive relationships, and work toward their individual goals.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, empathetic, resilient, and passionate about helping young people succeed.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide direct care, support, guidance, and supervision to youth in a group home setting.
- Build positive, trusting, and respectful relationships with the youth we support.
- Develop and implement individualized support strategies based on each young person's needs, strengths, and goals.
- Maintain a secure, welcoming, inclusive, and structured environment.
- Support youth with daily living skills, routines,



social development, and community involvement.
- Facilitate activities that encourage personal growth, independence, confidence, and positive social skills.
- Work collaboratively with families, schools, community agencies, and other members of the youth's support team.
- Monitor and document progress, behaviours, incidents, and significant events as required.
- Adapt approaches and strategies to meet the changing needs of each young person.
- Advocate for the rights, well-being, and individual needs of youth.
- Respond calmly and professionally to challenging situations and behaviours.
- Participate in team meetings, training, and ongoing professional development.
- Follow organizational policies, procedures, safety standards, and individualized care plans.

Qualifications & Skills

- Post-secondary education in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Psychology, Behavioural Sciences, or a related field is required.
- Previous experience working with youth with disabilities, developmental needs, behavioural challenges, and/or mental health challenges is required.
- First Aid/CPR-C certification is required.
- A valid driver's licence and reliable personal vehicle are required.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.




- Ability to remain calm, patient, and professional in challenging situations.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Ability to establish appropriate boundaries while building meaningful relationships with youth.
- A compassionate, inclusive, and youth-centred approach.
- Teaching, mentoring, coaching, or related experience is considered an asset.

Scheduling Requirements

Part-Time Positions

Part-time staff are required to have evening availability and must be available to work every other weekend, including Friday (evening), Saturday and Sunday

Full-Time Positions

Full-time staff follow a 2 days on / 2 days off rotation and are required to work every other weekend.

Schedules are designed to provide consistency and stability for the youth in our care.

Why Join Evolving Youth Care?

If you're looking for more than just a job and want to be part of a team where your work has a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

At Evolving Youth Care, you will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, develop your professional skills, and contribute to positive change in the lives of young people.

If you are compassionate, dependable, and passionate about supporting youth, we invite you to apply today and become part of the Evolving Youth Care team.

Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

Application question(s):

- Describe your experience working with children and youth
- Do you have experience supporting at-risk youth using verbal de-escalation and safe restraint techniques?
- Do you have a vehicle and a G drivers license? This is a requirement

Work Location: In person

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