Child and Youth Care Worker

**Job Title**:Child and Youth Care Worker**

**Location**: Edmonton, Alberta (Millbourne Area)

**Reports To**: Team Lead

**Position Summary**:We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate **Child and Youth Care Worker** to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing care, support, and supervision to **children**within our program. Your primary responsibility will be to help meet the basic needs of the children, build meaningful relationships, and oversee daily activities in a structured and safe environment.

As a Child and Youth Care Worker, you will support youth in achieving personal goals, assist in life skills development, and work closely with other staff and management to deliver high-quality, client-centered services.

**Major Responsibilities**:
**Administration**
- Complete accurate and timely written documentation including logbook entries, contact notes, incident reports, and medical binder updates.
- Coordinate service plans and collaborate with youth, staff, and management to ensure effective service delivery.

**Client Support**
- Provide client-centered, strength-based services in alignment with our policies.
- Build collaborative and supportive relationships with youth, serving as a positive role model.
- Model life skills, social skills, communication skills, and conflict resolution strategies.
- Assist youth in achieving their personal goals as outlined in their individual goal plans.
- Attend appointments and support youth in navigating their healthcare, educational, and social needs.

**Health and Safety**
- Ensure a safe and secure environment for both staff and youth.
- Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of the unit and property.
- Educate youth on house rules and expectations, ensuring compliance and promoting personal responsibility.
- Adhere to all health, safety, and program policies and procedures.

**Qualifications**:

- **2-3 years of hands-on experience** working with children, particularly those with diverse needs, including individuals with disabilities or medically fragile youth, especially those with high behavioral needs.
- **Strong understanding** of child development and effective strategies for supporting children with a variety of learning and behavioral challenges.
- Demonstrated ability to **develop and implement individualized care plans** that promote positive outcomes for children with diverse needs.
- **Strong problem-solving skills**, with the ability to create tailored solutions to address challenges and support child development.
- **Excellent planning, organizational, and time-management skills** to effectively manage a range of responsibilities while providing high-quality care.
- Flexible and open to change, with the ability to adapt to evolving program needs.
- A valid **driver’s license** and access to a vehicle.
- Must be able to provide a **clear Police Record Check** **with Vulnerable Sector Check**, and **Child Intervention Record Check**.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Certification in **Suicide Intervention** and **Crisis Intervention Prevention**.
- Experience in **residential programs** and working with youth in care.
- Advanced training in **behavior management** and therapeutic techniques.
- Knowledge of **SMART Goals** and experience in writing monthly reports.
- Early childhood education preferer.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- group home: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person