Child and Youth Care Worker

Required Qualifications and Skills

Qualifications: The successful applicant(s) must be creative, innovative, self-aware, confident, flexible, and energetic. A diploma/degree in child and youth care, social work or a related field, experience working with young people and families with complex needs, or an equivalent combination of the two is required. Applicants must have experience successfully de‑escalating volatile and aggressive behaviour. Knowledge and understanding of trauma‑informed care and intervention is a necessity. The position also requires a clear Certificate of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check from the RNC or RCMP; Child Protection Record Check; First Aid/CPR certification; valid Driver’s license and use of a private vehicle while at work. Successful candidates must submit valid proof of residency.

Responsibilities

Child and Youth Care Worker(s) are responsible for the care, support and supervision of young people in alternate care. T...