Catholic Social Services is currently seeking a full-time, 40 hours per week, Child & Youth Care Worker in EDMONTON to join our Zeno House team. Providing excellent client-centered care, you are confident, thoughtful, and motivated to achieve success when supporting others in your communityThe application deadline is November 2, 2026.Program OverviewZeno House is made up of a team of dedicated caregivers providing service for children under 18 with developmental disabilities including but not limited to Autism. This structured and routine based program is designed to follow individual service plans and support youth with Executive Functioning, Speech Therapy and Psychological Needs.Job SummaryAs a Child and Youth Care Worker you will be working with youth who have Children Services (CFS) and Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) involvement you and will be responsible for assessing the needs of the youth and parent/guardian providing counselling and teaching basic life and community skills while ensuring basic needs are met (food, clothing, shelter, healthcare, safety). The Child and Youth Care Worker creates a secure, warm and positive environment where children/youth feel welcomed and loved. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:Supervising and supporting children and youth in a residential settingCollaborating with and Developing/overseeing service plans for children, youth, and parents/guardians.Assisting children and youth in overcoming barriers, and supporting them to develop positive and healthy relationships with their families and communitiesAssisting children and youth in attending appointments, attending professional meetings and supporting them in successfully participating in their educational placements and/or day programsSupporting children and youth through life skills pre-teaching and in-the-moment learning,



with a hands-on approachSupporting youth to access community resources and natural supportsSupporting youth with personal careManaging case files and documentation for youthSubmitting required program documentation within established time-framesNavigating electronic databases and inputting electronic documentation as requiredCollaborating with Zeno team members and other community professionals as requiredPerforming basic housekeeping duties (cleaning, organizing, laundry meal preparation, gardening etc.)Other duties as requiredWhat This Job RequiresA Diploma/Degree in Human Services (or equivalent)A minimum of two (2) years of experience counselling families, children/youth with behavioral and developmental disabilities is required.Experience with children and family programming, youth in care, residential care, and case management is a requirement of this position.Certification or training in Aboriginal Awareness, Abuse Awareness, Standard First Aid, Medication Administration, and Violence/Crisis Intervention is a definite asset.The ideal candidate will have an organized and compassionate approach to the work, strong teamwork skills and a commitment to developing positive supporting relationships,Other qualifications includeProven ability to provide effective communication, collaboration, crisis intervention, and conflict management with clientsExperience with or willingness to be trained on physical holds on the youth that we serve.Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI) must be completed upon hireDemonstrated assessment, problem solving, and critical thinking skillsKnowledge of community resources is an assetIntermediate competency with Microsoft Office and other Agency computer applicationsDemonstrated ability to act with professionalism, confidentiality,



and diplomacyProven case documentation and effective information reporting practicesPolice Information Check including vulnerable sector search, and Intervention Record Check current within six (6) months2 Years of Driving experience will be an assetWhat We OfferThe salary for this position is$24.21 - $27.24per hour based on qualifications and experience. We offer flexibility and supportive working environment.Comprehensive benefit options when eligible.Work within a highly collaborative, team-oriented organization, where your ideas are heard, and you can see your impact daily.Growth Opportunities: apply and grow your skills within a dynamic, innovative and expanding Agency that is taking a leadership role in our industry.About Catholic Social ServicesYou will be joining an established Agency that is guided by faith to care for and bring hope to people in need with humility, compassion and respect.With 65 years of service delivery experience, Catholic Social Services is one of the largest multi-function social services agencies in Canada, with nearly 2000 staff, and hundreds of volunteers delivering over 100 different programs to people in need throughout Central Alberta and Edmonton.Our values are at the core of everything we do!Humility: We acknowledge with gratitude our human abilities and limitations. We demonstrate humility by doing the best that we can with the resources that we have.Compassion: We respond to people in need with love. We demonstrate our compassion by caring for people without judgment and without condition.Respect: We demonstrate our respect by being personally present, open and attentive to those we care for and by honouring their dignity and freedom.We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Catholic Social Services is committed to fostering a diverse and representative workforce. In an effort to enrich our agency and reflect the communities we serve, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all diverse groups and backgrounds.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Child Youth Care Worker (Ft) - Zeno House Fscd - C$24.2 - C$27.2 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 Catholic Social Services
📍 Winnipeg