Child and Youth Care Worker (Full-Time)
$39,000–$47,403 year
On-siteGrande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Job Summary
Build trust with youth through playful engagement, mentorship, and crisis intervention strategies while setting firm, healthy boundaries. Guide children with complex behavioural and trauma-related needs by modelling coping skills, teaching emotional regulation, and providing consistent, therapeutic support. Document daily activities and observations carefully, then collaborate with Program Supervisors to support individualized therapeutic plans. This intensive, relational role requires patience, empathy, and the ability to navigate challenging situations with a focus on healing and stability. You must own a reliable vehicle, hold an active Alberta Class 5 license with a clear vulnerable sector check, and possess current First Aid/CPR certification.
Required Qualifications
- Own a reliable 4-door vehicle to transport the individual(s)
- An active Alberta Class 5 Driver's License
- A clear Alberta 10-year Driver's Abstract
- A current Standard/Intermediate First Aid with CPR Level C (Canadian Provider in person, or blended)
- $2 Million Alberta Auto Insurance Liability coverage
- Clear Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check obtained in last 5 months
- Clear Intervention Record Check obtained from Children Services in last 5 months
- Walk and stand for extended periods, including long distances
- Bend, kneel, crouch, and maintain balance to prevent falls
- Work in varied environments, including outdoor and seasonal conditions
- Lift, push, or pull up to 10 lbs. occasionally; reach overhead and outward
- Perform fine motor tasks (typing, grasping, holding) and repetitive movements
- Communicate verbally and maintain physical stamina for both short and long durations
- A deep passion for supporting youth with complex behavioural and emotional needs
- Patience, compassion, and the ability to stay calm in tough situations
- A balance of playfulness and structure
- Knowledge (or willingness to learn) around trauma-informed care, wholistic well-being, and child development
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in youth care, working with complex behavioural needs, social work, or related fields
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