Child and Youth Development Worker

**Are you a changemaker? Come on INN**

**Who Are We?**
We’re an amazing team, doing amazing things every day. Inn from the Cold is the largest organization in the Calgary region dedicated to supporting families experiencing a housing crisis.

At Inn from the Cold, we offer more than a job; we provide an opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of families in need. Our values guide us — compassion, accountability, respect, inclusivity, courage, and innovation. We are driven by our vision of a thriving community where every child and family has a safe and stable place to call home.

We prioritize people, recognizing the uniqueness and worth of everyone who walks through our doors. Our commitment to reconciliation and equity is not just a statement; it's a journey we're dedicated to, actively working alongside Indigenous peoples and marginalized communities to dismantle oppressive structures. As a trauma informed organization, we create a safe and supportive environment, promoting healing and resilience.

We are a multidisciplinary team united by a shared vision, mission and values. Collaboration is at the heart of our work, and we believe that diverse perspectives drive our success. It is this diversity and the respect and value we have for each other and our community that makes us stronger.

If this sounds like a place where you would want to work, please review the position below to see if there’s a fit with your skills and experience.

**What Are We Looking For?**
- **Position Title** Child and Youth Development Worker
- **Job Type** Fulltime
- **Department**Programs and Services
- **Reports to**Manager, Integrated Support Services

**Position Overview**
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Child and Youth Development Worker to join our team at Inn from the Cold. You will provide child-minding, lead play-based programming, and support child and youth development through trauma-informed, culturally responsive care. The weekly schedule will be between Monday - Saturday; 40 hours of work per week - times will vary according to need, including evenings.

**What You’ll Do**
- Provide both scheduled and emergent child-minding support for families staying in the shelter.
- Plan and lead developmentally appropriate activities for children and youth, using a trauma-informed and culturally safe approach.
- Facilitate interactive, family-focused workshops to strengthen caregiver-child relationships.
- Observe and support individual and group needs through play-based approaches in coordination with the CYD Case Manager.
- Build positive, respectful relationships with families and model healthy interactions and boundaries.
- Distribute welcome boxes and activity kits to families upon shelter intake.
- Collaborate closely with CYD team members and engage volunteers in program delivery when applicable.
- Maintain detailed and confidential documentation using systems such as HOMES, TEAMS, and shared drives.
- Uphold safety, privacy, and compliance standards, including FOIP and organizational protocols.
- Participate in required trainings and ongoing professional development to enhance your practice.
- This position description reflects the general duties of the role, but is not intended to include all duties that may be inherent in the position. The Child and Youth Development worker may be asked to perform other duties as required or assigned._

**What You Bring to Our Mission**
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Level 1, 2, or 3 preferred) or equivalent education and experience in a related human services field.
- Demonstrated experience working with children, youth, and families, especially in vulnerable or high-stress contexts.
- Solid understanding of child development principles and ability to create safe, engaging play-based learning environments.
- Current First Aid with CPR and ASIST training (or willingness to complete upon hire).
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly with children, youth, caregivers, and colleagues.
- Excellent time management, organizational skills, and professional judgment.
- Comfort with documentation and use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Knowledge of the impacts of poverty and homelessness on children and families.
- Ability to meet physical demands of the role, including bending, lifting (5-20kg), and active engagement with children.
- Clear Police Information Check and Child Intervention Check required.

**What We Offer**
We provide people with meaningful work and are committed to offering equitable benefits and total compensation to all staff, including:

- Competitive salary, where all employees are paid a living wage at minimum
- Focus on health and wellbeing, including access to employer paid extended health benefits, dental benefits, annual health spending account and employer matched RRSP contributions
- Commitment to your mental wellbeing with free and confidential support through the Employee & Family Ass