Personalized Community Care Home – Edmonton, AB

YOUTH WORKER

(Full-time, Permanent Position)

McMan Youth, Family and Community Services is seeking to recruit a dedicated Youth Worker to support children between the ages of 4-11 years old with complex behaviors.

Supporting children in a specialized community-based care environment, the Youth Worker plays a vital role in ensuring safety, stability, and continuity of care during daytime hours. Working within a therapeutic home setting and guided by the CARE (Creating Conditions for Change) Model, the Youth Worker utilizes a strength-based, solution-focused approach to support the unique needs of each child. This role helps maintain a structured, nurturing environment built on strong relationships, consistency, and individualized care. Responsibilities include providing direct supervision and support, responding to the emotional, behavioral, developmental, and physical needs of children, facilitating daily routines and activities, completing accurate documentation, and contributing to a safe and supportive atmosphere that promotes positive child development. The successful candidate will demonstrate patience, empathy, sound judgment, and a commitment to helping children and youth thrive through meaningful connections, compassionate care, and trauma-informed practices.

Hours: 4 on 4 off rotation 10 am - 10 pm

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

What you’ll do:

- Connect with and develop helping relationships with youth

- Support and offer guidance to youth

- Supervise youth in the home

- Complete documentation

- Perform administrative and cleaning duties relating to the operation of the home

- Participate in on-going program development

What you bring:

- Completion of a Degree/Diploma in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology

- Equivalencies may be considered





- Please note that applicants with a degree or diploma in Social Work from a university accredited by the Alberta College of Social Workers are required to be registered with the College (RSW) before starting or obtain registration within three months of hire.

- Six (6) months of directly related experience in child/youth/family work

- Standard First Aid—Level C CPR + AED

- Police Information Check; including Vulnerable Persons Sector Check (from within the last 6 months)

- Children Services Intervention Record Check (from within the last 6 months)

- Valid 3-year Class 5 driver’s license and current drivers abstract are required and/or a reliable vehicle with $2 Million liability auto insurance

- Strong communication and relationship building skills are an asset

- Ability to deal with complex high needs

- Experience with trauma and developmental delays is an asset

A Great Place for Great People to do Great Work!

Since 1975, McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association has been providing responsive

and innovative social services through a comprehensive range of programs. As a well respected

not-for-profit social service agency, McMan has earned a solid reputation of doing great things.

If you want to work for a great place and do great work with great people, look no further.

For more information, please visit our website at www.mcman.ca

- Knowledge of de-escalation techniques and harm reduction practices

- CARE (Children and Residential Experiences) training is an asset

- Desire to see young people succeed

- Ability to assist with Personal Care

What’s in it for you:





- The salary for this position is $24.65—$27.74 hour based on qualifications and experience.

- An opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people

- A commitment to a healthy work life balance, Inclusive and fun environment!

- Comprehensive benefits plan that begins on day one of employment.

- Employee and Family Assistance Program.

- Basic life insurance, pension plan, disability and wellness programs.

- Paid holidays and generous paid time-off.

- Opportunities for qualified growth and development; paid training.

- The ability to work with an agency that appreciates YOU!

Closing Date: November 5, 2026

Competition Number: GC-46-1 (Please include on cover letter or resume)

Please apply by email to McMan Human Resources through Indeed.

Address: 11016 127 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5M 0T2

McMan Youth, Family and Community Services is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We encourage First Nations, Métis, and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the organization to apply.

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank you for your interest; however, only selected applicants will be contacted.

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Pay: $24.65-$27.74 per hour

Application question(s):

- What education or training do you have in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Psychology, or Sociology?
- Do you have a reliable vehicle and current driver’s abstract?
- Do you have 6 months of experience working with child/youth/family work?

Education:

- DCS / DEC (required)

Work Location: In person

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