Support children and youth in Edmonton through trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, mentorship, and steady relationship building. Full time schedules rotate across days, evenings, or awake overnights.
As a Child and Youth Care Worker, you will provide individualized support for complex behavioural, emotional, and trauma-related needs. You will build trusted relationships, model healthy boundaries, and help youth navigate difficult emotions. The work includes therapeutic engagement, documentation, and collaboration with Program Supervisors on individualized plans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build trust through play, mentorship, and consistent presence
- Guide youth through crises using intervention strategies
- Teach coping skills and model healthy boundaries
- Document daily activities and observations carefully
- Collaborate on individualized therapeutic plans
Requirements:
- Passion for complex behavioural and emotional youth needs
- Patience, compassion, and calmness during difficult situations
- Knowledge or willingness to learn trauma-informed care
- Alberta Class 5 Driver's License and reliable four-door vehicle
- Required checks, First Aid, CPR, and insurance coverage
Bring empathy, accountability, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed practice to individualized youth care throughout Edmonton and surrounding areas.