Child and Youth Care Worker (Casual)

CarePros • Edmonton, AB

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a role where a child’s trust, joy, and sense of safety depend on you showing up, fully present. If you’re simply looking to add another job to your roster, this is not the right fit. But if you are ready to laugh, play tag, shoot hoops, set healthy boundaries, and be a steady, caring presence through the hard days and the good ones, keep reading. Our goal is to provide excellence in service for the children we provide care for and build a team with the comfort, knowledge, and skills to truly make a difference. This work will test your patience, stretch your creativity, and demand your accountability. But it will also give you the chance to make a lasting impact in the life of a child who needs it most. When expectations are clear from the start, we can prevent unexpected disruptions, which can be heartbreaking for the children and the team. In this role, you will be working with children and youth who often have complex behavioural, emotional, and trauma-related needs. Behaviour management is not about basic supervision, it is about understanding the underlying causes of behaviour and responding in a therapeutic, relationship-focused way. This work is intensive, relational, and specialized, requiring empathy, patience, and the ability to understand behaviour as communication.

Requirements

• 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, you can laugh, run, and play, but also hold firm boundaries.
• Knowledge (or willingness to learn) around trauma-informed care, wholistic well-being, and child development.
• 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 (10 years driving experience is not required)
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in youth care, working with complex behavioural needs, social work, or related fields is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Build trust through playful engagement and mentorship.
• Guide youth through crisis in challenging situations by using role modelling, encouragement, and crisis intervention strategies.
• Support them with your presence, engagement, and accountability.
• Create moments of joy, whether that’s organizing a game, cooking together, or teaching life skills.
• Document daily activities and observations with attention and care.
• Collaborate with Program Supervisors to support individualized therapeutic plans.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities in a growing, award-winning organization
• Innovative technology to assist in your daily routine of providing care
• Mobile App. access technology
• Cornell University TCI Training (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention)
• Ongoing training & professional development
• We are partnered with ZayZoon, an employee benefit that gives you instant access to your wages ahead of payday.
• A collaborative and diverse organization supporting you through your journey in making an impact in the lives of youth, so you never feel alone!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed