Child and Youth Care Worker
Government of Alberta · Children & Family Services
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This job in plain words
This job cares for vulnerable youth aged 11 to 17 who are in child intervention services, at Provincial Campus Based Care centres in Edmonton that run 24/7. The posting is an open talent pool for casual, temporary-salaried and permanent positions.
Can you apply?
Anyone who meets the requirements can apply, since the scope is open. Final candidates must pass pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check with vulnerable sector and a 5-year commercial driver's abstract.
- Education
- College diploma · Bachelor's degree or diploma in Child and Youth Care or a related human service field.
- Experience
- Experience is preferred, not required. Useful areas include campus-based or group care, Indigenous youth, de-escalation and case management.
- Job type
- Full time or casual wage, in multiple positions that may be temporary-salaried or permanent. Up to 38.75 hours per week (7.75 hours per shift), with evening and weekend shifts.
What they ask for:
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Child and Youth Care or a related human service field.
- Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Ability to safely respond to crisis situations, including physical restraint when required.
- Experience in campus-based, group care or residential treatment settings (preferred).
- Training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and trauma-informed care (preferred).
What you would do
- Provide direct care and support to youth with emotional and behavioural challenges.
- Ensure a safe and secure environment that follows centre policies.
- Assess and identify the specific needs of youth in care.
- Work with a multidisciplinary team to develop and evaluate care plans.
- Work with youth and their families to provide comprehensive support.
- Use a trauma-informed approach in all interactions and interventions.
How to apply
Apply online through the official posting. Explain how your education and experience meet the requirements, and include months and years for all education and work in your resume.
Good to know:
- Candidates who are not matched to a vacancy may be considered for up to 12 months in the talent pool.
- Pre-employment checks include academic credentials, a criminal record check, an intervention record check and a driver's abstract.
- Travel is required, and personal vehicles may be needed when government vehicles are unavailable.
- The schedule rotates through three day shifts, three evening shifts and three consecutive days off.
We wrote this summary automatically from the official posting. Only the posting on the Government of Alberta career site counts: read it before you apply.