Role Responsibilities Provincial Campus Based Care (PCBC) centres across the province offer 24/7 trauma-informed care and secure services for vulnerable youth (ages 11-17 receiving child intervention services) and their families. PCBCs integrate best practices to help youth reach their potential and address emotional and behavioral therapeutic needs. PCBCs goal is for youth to return to a less intensive form of care, become independent or return to their families. PCBCs encompass several programs to support youth such as Indigenous/cultural supports, recreation therapy services, on-site schools, medical services, transition and connection services, addiction support, occupational therapy and access to facility dogs.

As a Youth Care Counsellor , you will provide direct care and support to youth within a trauma-informed environment.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure a protected and secure environment, assess and identify the specific needs of youth, and implement direct program delivery for vulnerable youth receiving child intervention services via the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act (CYFEA) and/or Protecting Sexually Exploited Children's Act (PSECA).

Key Responsibilities:



Walk alongside and provide direct care and support to emotionally and behaviorally challenged youth.

Ensure a safe and secure environment consistent with the center’s philosophy and policies.

Assess, identify and implement the specific needs of youth in care.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and evaluate care plans.

Work directly with youth and their families to provide comprehensive support.

Provide input to the multidisciplinary team based on observations and direct interactions with youth.

Maintain a trauma-informed approach in all interactions and interventions.

Work in either an open or secure environment as required.

Case management for youth is consistent with organization policies, procedures, philosophy, goals and learning environment.

Maintain the physical capacity to respond to crisis situations, including the ability to safely intervene, apply approved hands-on behavioral management techniques, and perform physical restraints when required in accordance with training, policy, and safety protocols.

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📌 Child and Youth Care Worker - Talent Pool (Lac La Biche)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Lac la Biche