Child and Youth Care Worker

3 days ago


Amherst, Canada MacDonald People Resources Full time

**Youth Care Worker - Job Overview**

As a Youth Care Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting the safety, development, and well-being of children and youth with complex emotional, behavioural, and social needs. Working within a trauma-informed, client-centered framework, you will provide supervision, mentorship, and care in a structured setting.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Build positive relationships with youth through consistent, respectful, and supportive interactions
- Implement daily routines, individual care plans, and behavior support strategies
- Promote the development of life skills, emotional regulation, and positive peer relationships
- Facilitate recreational, educational, and cultural programming
- Maintain accurate documentation, incident reports, and daily logs
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including social workers, educators, and health professionals
- Uphold safety protocols and support crisis intervention when needed
- Experience or education in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, or a related field
- Strong interpersonal and de-escalation skills
- A nonjudgmental and empathetic approach to care
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
- Valid First Aid/CPR, clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector, and a valid driver’s license (asset)

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

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Work Location: In person



  • Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada MacDonald People Resources Full time

    Youth Care Worker – Job OverviewAs a Youth Care Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting the safety, development, and well-being of children and youth with complex emotional, behavioural, and social needs. Working within a trauma-informed, client-centered framework, you will provide supervision, mentorship, and care in a structured setting.Key...


  • Amherst, Canada MacDonald People Resources Full time

    **Job Summary** We are seeking a compassionate, creative and dedicated individuals to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting and engaging with children and young adults with complex needs. Your primary focus will be to create a safe and nurturing environment that fosters personal growth, social skills, and educational...


  • Amherst, Canada Mullins House Full time

    **Terms of Employment**: Casual position(s) **Shifts**: Shift Work - 8 and/or 12 hour shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends) Location: Amherst, NS **Nature of Position**: Youth Care Workers are responsible for administering approved treatment plans and providing care to residents (ages 9 and older) in care of the Minister of Community Services....

  • Youth Care Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Amherst, Canada MacDonald People Resources Full time

    MacDonald People Resources operates child and youth caring programs that are completely dedicated to the safety and security for the children and youth in our care. We recognize the young people we support have experienced traumatic life events and we will provide them with an environment in which they can develop healthy relationships and can grow and...

  • Youth Care Worker

    5 days ago


    Amherst, Canada MacDonald People Resources Full time

    MacDonald People Resources operates child and youth caring programs that are completely dedicated to the safety and security for the children and youth in our care. We recognize the young people we support have experienced traumatic life events and we will provide them with an environment in which they can develop healthy relationships and can grow and...

  • Youth Care Worker

    1 day ago


    Amherst, Canada MacDonald People Resources Full time

    MacDonald People Resources operates child and youth caring programs that are completely dedicated to the safety and security for the children and youth in our care. We recognize the young people we support have experienced traumatic life events and we will provide them with an environment in which they can develop healthy relationships and can grow and...


  • Amherst, NS BH Z, Canada MacDonald People Resources Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a compassionate, creative and dedicated individuals to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting and engaging with children and young adults with complex needs. Your primary focus will be to create a safe and nurturing environment that fosters personal growth, social skills, and educational development....

  • Youth Worker

    1 week ago


    Amherst, Canada MacDonald People Resources Full time

    **Job Summary** We are seeking a compassionate, creative and dedicated individuals to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting and engaging with children and young adults with complex needs. Your primary focus will be to create a safe and nurturing environment that fosters personal growth, social skills, and educational...


  • Amherst, Canada YMCA of Cumberland Full time

    _Location: YMCA of Cumberland, Amherst, NS_ - Program: Integrated Youth Services (IYS)_ - Position Status: Full-time_ - Compensation: $40,000 - $54,561 per year_ - Reports To: Site Manager of Youth Leadership and Development_ **There is potential inside all of us - we all have it in us to shine.** Every charity exists to help solve a problem - our charity...


  • Amherst, Canada YMCA of Cumberland Full time

    **Child Care Worker Assistant** The YMCA recognizes the critical importance of investing in the development of the spirit, mind and body of our children in order to build healthy communities. Reporting to the Director, the Child Care Worker Assistant is accountable for creating a stimulating, safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow,...