Support children and youth in Whitehorse through trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and a strengths-based approach. This auxiliary on-call role includes rotating shifts.
Government of Yukon’s Transitional Support Services provides therapeutic group home and outreach support. Transitional Support Workers create secure environments while responding calmly to crisis, adapting to complex needs, and working collaboratively within a Yukon First Nation cultural context. The work supports young people affected by trauma and loss.
Key Responsibilities: Provide care in home-like or 24/7 living environments
Support individualized goals through daily living programs
Respond to crisis and conflict using trauma-informed practices
Work collaboratively with children, youth,



and teams
Maintain safety during physically active shift work
Requirements: Post-secondary education in child and youth care or related fields
Recent experience supporting vulnerable children and youth
Understanding of intergenerational trauma and childhood adversity
Valid Class 5 licence, First Aid, and CPR Level C
RCMP vulnerable sector clearance, WHMIS, and TB screening
Apply your empathy, decision-making, and crisis intervention skills as a Transitional Support Worker serving Yukon children and youth.

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📌 Transitional Support Worker Yukon
🏢 Yukon Government
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