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Child and Youth Care Worker
Government of Alberta · Closed
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The scope is open, so anyone who meets the requirements can apply. Citizenship or work permit rules are not stated.
Education: Bachelor's degree or diploma in Child and Youth Care or a related human service field, such as Social Work, Psychology or Criminology.
Experience: Not stated as required. Experience in group care, residential treatment, case management or with Indigenous youth is ideal.
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.
- Pass pre-employment checks, including a vulnerable sector criminal record check.
- Ability to respond safely to crisis situations, including physical intervention when required.
- Strong assessment, analytical and critical judgement skills.
2 Resume and cover letter
Tailor your resume to this posting: use its words and show each requirement with a concrete example. In Canada, leave out your photo, age and marital status. Add a short cover letter if the posting asks for one or accepts it.
3 Apply on the official site
Closing date: October 29 (Closed) Check the closing time on the posting.
Apply online through the official Alberta job posting. Your resume should list dates (month and year) for all education and work experience, and show how you meet the requirements and competencies.
4 Interview, tests and references
If you are shortlisted, they contact you, often by email. Interviews can be in person or by video, and some jobs also have a written or practical test. Have two or three references ready: former supervisors who know your work.
Good to know:
- Candidates who are not matched right away go into a talent pool for up to 12 months.
- Pre-employment checks include academic credentials, a vulnerable sector criminal record check, an intervention record check and a 5-year commercial driver's abstract.
- Travel is required, and personal vehicles may be needed when government vehicles are unavailable.
- Shifts may be on evenings and weekends, and extra hours may be needed.
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