Support a six-year-old child in Edmonton through trauma-informed care, emotional support, and meaningful community activities during part-time weekday shifts.
This Child and Youth Care Worker position serves Northwest and West Edmonton. You will provide consistent transportation, mentorship, emotional regulation support, and therapeutic intervention. The work focuses on a relationship with one child who enjoys basketball, games, outdoor adventures, and community exploration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Transport the child between their foster home and school
- Engage the child in age-appropriate activities and outings
- Provide consistency, emotional support, and positive mentorship
- Set healthy boundaries and follow routines consistently
- Support challenging emotions with patience and empathy
Requirements:
- Availability for 20 hours weekly, Monday through Friday
- Understanding of trauma-informed care and emotional regulation
- Ability to provide therapeutic support and intervention
- Patience with challenging behaviours, transitions, and boundaries
- Dependable presence committed to building a meaningful relationship
Bring patience, structure, and trauma-informed support to help a child feel protected, engaged, and genuinely cared for in Edmonton.