Youth Worker

Edmonton City Centre Church Corp•Edmonton, AB

1d•$48,880•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Worker supports youth aged 13–17 facing complex challenges, including trauma, homelessness, and systemic barriers, within a trauma-informed, supportive housing environment. This role focuses on building trusting relationships, promoting safety and well-being, facilitating individualized care and case planning, and fostering life skills, recreation, and self-care. Youth Workers collaborate with care teams to support the holistic development—emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual—of each youth while encouraging family involvement.

Requirements

Degree or Diploma in Child and Youth Care (CYC), Social Work, Human Services, or related field.
Standard First Aid and CPR.
Suicide Intervention.
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and vehicle.
Proof of vehicle insurance (min. $2 million liability), registration and 3-year drivers abstract.
Indigenous Awareness.
Medication Administration.
De-Escalation.
Trauma Informed Care.
Harm Reduction.
Food Safety.
WHMIS.
3+ years’ experience supporting marginalized youth and vulnerable populations.
1+ years’ experience managing youth case files and supporting individualized care plans.
Knowledge and experience in harm reduction, trauma-informed, resiliency, and solution-focused practices.
Strong crisis intervention and de-escalation skills, capable of remaining calm in high-pressure situations.
Experience supporting youth facing complex barriers, including mental health, substance use, poverty, trauma, LGBTQ2S+ identities, and newcomer/refugee experiences.
Proficient in MS Office and database applications.
Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check and Intervention Record Check.

Responsibilities

Conduct individualized assessments, support youth goal-setting, advocate with external agencies, and maintain accurate case files and progress documentation.
Build trusting relationships using active listening and strength-based approaches, providing crisis intervention, emotional support, and guidance for safe, healthy decision-making.
Assist with daily routines, meals, medication administration, life skills development, recreational activities, and overall physical, emotional, and mental wellness.
Foster a home-like atmosphere with safety, stability, positive behavior modeling, and adherence to health and safety regulations.
Facilitate hands-on activities, self-care opportunities, and educational or employment support to promote youth independence and holistic development.
Maintain positive relationships with families, natural supports, and community members while documenting interactions and encouraging family involvement.
Perform household maintenance, critical incident reporting, routine safety checks, and ensure the environment meets licensing and accreditation standards.