Overview

As a Youth Care Worker, you support young people (12-18) in building skills, confidence, and positive connections. You bring patience, explicit communication, and a supportive approach to daily interactions, adapting your guidance to each individual’s needs. Your work helps create a consistent, encouraging environment where young people can participate and make progress. Dories House is an 8 bed home. Six beds are allocated for Substance Abuse and two are for you the that find themselves homeless.

Duties

- Build respectful relationships with children and young people, offering attentive, age-appropriate support.
- Guide daily activities and teach practical skills through clear explanations, encouragement, and positive feedback.
- Adapt communication and activities to support individuals with disabilities and promote meaningful participation.
- Observe progress, share relevant updates with colleagues,



and contribute to consistent, coordinated care.

Your impact: Thoughtful, consistent support helps young people feel understood and take part more confidently.

Experience

Required: Practical teaching skills, patience, clear communication, and the ability to adapt support to individual needs are important for carrying out daily duties and building trusting relationships. Preferred: Experience working with teens and experience working with individuals with addictions and homeless are valuable strengths, along with a collaborative approach and the ability to encourage learning through everyday activities.

Pay: $16.50-$17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Extended health care

Work Location: In person

📌 Youth Care Worker (Swift Current)
🏢 DORIE'S HOUSE (SOUTHWEST YES)
📍 Swift Current