Child and Youth Worker (Part Time)

3:00 pm-6:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

2:00 – 6:30 pm Thursday

Job ID # 26-015

Are you looking to make a difference in your community? Join the Norwood team and start making a difference today!

Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre is an Edmonton based non-profit organization that has been supporting children and families since 1963, with a vision of Healthy Children, Healthy Families, Healthy Communities.

Our programs and services are designed to strengthen and empower individuals. For more information, visit https://www.norwoodcentre.com

Position Summary

We are seeking a caring, dependable, and energetic Child and Youth Worker to support part-time programming for youth. The successful candidate will help create safe, inclusive, and engaging spaces where young people can build confidence, develop skills, form positive relationships, and participate meaningfully in their community.

This role is well suited to someone who connects easily with youth, plans creative activities, responds calmly to changing needs, and works effectively as part of a team.

This position requires a flexible work schedule that includes occasional evenings and weekends as scheduled to meet the needs of families.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Child and Youth Worker is responsible for the following:

- Plan, prepare, and facilitate recreational, social, cultural, educational, and life-skills activities for youth.

- Build respectful, professional relationships with participants and encourage their ideas, strengths, and leadership.

- Maintain a welcoming environment that supports belonging, accessibility, equity, and inclusion.

- Provide active supervision and promote physical and emotional safety during programs, outings, and transitions.

- Use trauma-informed, strengths-based,



and developmentally appropriate approaches.

- Set clear expectations, model positive behaviour, and support constructive conflict resolution.

- Recognize and respond appropriately to emerging needs, safety concerns, and disclosures in accordance with organizational procedures.

- Communicate professionally with youth, and families, colleagues, volunteers, and community partners.

- Prepare program materials, complete program setup and cleanup, and maintain attendance and incident records.

- Participate in team meetings, training, evaluation, and continuous program improvement.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

- Diploma, degree, or coursework in child and youth care, social work, education, recreation, human services, or a related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

- Experience working or volunteering with youth in community, recreational, educational, cultural, or social-service settings.

- Demonstrated ability to facilitate activities and engage youth with varied interests and needs.

- Strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork, organization, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and sound judgment.

- Current First Aid, or willingness to obtain it before starting.





- Criminal Record Check and Child Welfare Intervention Record Check (findings will be reviewed on a case by case basis)

What We Offer:

- Meaningful work supporting youth development and well-being.

- A collaborative and supportive team environment.

The hourly wage for this role is $22.30/hour

Norwood staff are guided by the following Team Charter: (SPIRIT)

• Support - We utilize one another's strengths to take on challenges and opportunities using positive communication, collaboration, and compassion.

- Passion - We have the energy, attitude, and enthusiasm to be fully committed and engaged in our work with each other.

- Integrity - We are honest, trustworthy, transparent, and accountable with each other.

- Respect - We accept others without judgment and recognize that every individual is a person of value.

- Inclusivity - We celebrate diversity and welcome people of all abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.

- Team - We are all one group working towards improved outcomes for children and families.

If you share our values and support our mission and vision, please consider joining our team.

Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre values diversity and welcomes applications from First Nation, Inuit, Métis, Recent Canadian, racialized, differently abled and 2SLGBTQ1A+ communities.

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your résumé and cover letter to: [email protected] state in the cover letter how you align with the Norwood Team Charter and how you heard about the position. Please include Child and Youth Worker, Job # 26-015 in the Subject Line of the email.

Closing Deadline: Until Suitable Candidate is Found

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Pay: $22.30 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Child and Youth Worker (Part-Time) (Edmonton)
🏢 Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre
📍 Edmonton