Provide residential care and intensive support for high needs children and youth within Prince Edward Island’s public service. Apply trauma informed practice daily.

As a Child and Youth Care Worker, you will support children ages six to twelve and youth ages eleven to seventeen in provincial legal custody. Working within a multidisciplinary, community-based team, you will deliver mandated services and adapt support as needs change. The position includes residential services, outreach, supervision, and direction on a 24/7 basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision, care,
  
  
  
  and nurturing environments for children and youth
• Contribute to developing and modifying individual case plans
• Deliver intensive one-on-one emotional and behavioral support
• Apply trauma informed and cognitive-behavioral programming techniques
• Manage crises and use non-violent safety interventions appropriately

Requirements:

• Child and Youth Care Worker program or relevant bachelor’s degree
• Considerable social services experience, including one year with children
• Knowledge of developmental issues and mental health disorders
• Current CPR, First Aid, and required intervention training
• Valid PEI Class 5 driver’s license and required checks

Use trauma informed care, crisis management, and communication skills to support children and youth through residential services.