Maryvale Adolescent and Family Services

Temporary Child and Youth Care Worker Full-Time Midnights

11-month Contract with the possibility of extension

Posting Date: October 5, 2026

Application Deadline: October 13, 2026, at 5:00pm

Vacancy Details

The role of Child and Youth Care Worker involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team in the Rotary Home. We provide inpatient psychiatric assessment services for patients who are up to the age of 16, who require brief periods of hospitalization, in an off-site, home-like unit, located at Maryvale.

The key responsibilities include acting in a coaching/teaching role with adolescents, modeling healthy values, effective problem solving, and relationship skills. Working as part of an assessment and treatment team supporting young people who are experiencing mental health difficulties.

The Child and Youth Care Worker provides care aligned with Maryvale’s core values and professional standards and actively contributes to maintaining a safe work environment in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Position Details

Job Title:

Child and Youth Care Worker

Job Description:

- Providing direct therapeutic support, supervision and behavioural coaching to children and youth experiencing mental health challenges.
- Building positive therapeutic relationships while modelling healthy communication, emotional regulation, problem-solving and social skills.
- Participating as an active member of an interdisciplinary assessment and treatment team.
- Supporting youth in developing emotional regulation, interpersonal skills,



independence and healthy coping strategies.
- Maintaining accurate documentation, daily records and written reports in accordance with agency standards.
- Collaborating with families, clinicians, educators and community partners to support positive treatment outcomes.

Direct Report:

Midnight Supervisor

Supervisory Structure:

Program Supervisors

Hours of Work:

Fixed Line, Sunday-Thursday, 11:30pm-7:30am.

Rate of Pay:

The wage range for this position is $25.50 – 35.54 per hour which in the Collective Agreement Schedule “A” Salary Grid, and exclusive of statutory withholdings and authorized deductions. Salary progression will follow the terms of the Collective Agreement.

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

Child and Youth Worker/Child and Youth Care Diploma or bachelor’s degree in a related discipline. Candidates currently enrolled in programs matching this description will also be considered.

Experience:

- Experience working with children and adolescents experiencing mental health, behavioural and emotional challenges is preferred.
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary treatment, and educational setting is considered an asset.
- Experience implementing behaviour management,



therapeutic programming and crisis intervention strategies is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills.

· Demonstrated critical thinking and decision-making abilities.

· Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

· Effective conflict resolution, de-escalation and behaviour management skills.

· Solid organizational, time management and documentation skills.

· Ability to establish therapeutic relationships while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.

· Knowledge of trauma-informed, strengths-based and person-centred practices.

· Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and culturally responsive care.

· Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset.

How to Apply

Please apply in writing to Tara at [email protected] by the Application Deadline noted above.

Equal Opportunity

Maryvale is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Maryvale is committed to providing a barrier-free interview process and work environment and will accommodate the needs of people with disabilities in the recruitment and hiring process. If you are considered for a job opportunity and require accommodation, please let us know.

Adolescent Mental Health Centre Fully Accredited by Canadian Council for Accreditation

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $25.50-$35.54 per hour

Work Location: In person

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