Job Order Detail

Description

The Youth Care Worker is actively engaged and fully participates in all aspects of the children, youth, and/or adults group living experience, providing care, support, and role modelling.  The Youth Care Worker works to provide the participants with a safe, nurturing, predictable, and structured living environment.  The Youth Care Worker is involved in the implementation of the participants treatment plan and in meeting the participants emotional and physical needs.  

Qualification and Requirements:
     * One year of experience working with children, youth, and/or adults with behavioural, cognitive, mental health, and/or developmental challenges.
     * Completion of a high school diploma. A certificate, diploma, or degree in child and youth care (CYC) or in a related field of study is an asset.
     * A current criminal record background check which meet policy guidelines.
     * A class 5 novice 2 or higher drivers license and be eligible for coverage under our commercial auto insurance policy.
     * First Aid and CPR C.

Employment Benefits Are..
     * Work schedules with shift rotations that allow for 3-5 day breaks between shift rotations
     * Evening, weekend, and overnight shifts which provide many individuals the flexibility to attend classes, coordinate childcare and allow plenty of time for outside interests
     * A fast-paced environment where you are active with youth out in the community doing activities such as swimming, hiking, fishing, and attending community events.
     * The opportunity to build genuine relationships with youth who have experienced complex challenges including behavioural issues, mental health disorders, substance dependency and other related issues