Child and youth worker

• Location Edmonton, ABT6V 0C3
• Work location On site
• Salary$23.00 to $25.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 30 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
• Overtime required, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift
• Starts as early as 2026-12-21
• Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source Job Bank #3663154

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Child welfare
• Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
• Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
• Crime prevention
• Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Work setting

• Group home
• Community agency
• Children's services facility

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Perform administrative tasks
• Implement life skills workshops
• Conduct follow-up assessments
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Resolve conflict situations
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
• Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety
• Implement substance abuse treatment programs
• Implement behaviour management programs
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
• Establish registry of special needs support workers
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
• Manage knowledge
• Offer mentoring

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Mental health first aid Certificate
• Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• Cultural Awareness Training
• Medication Administration Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Aboriginal groups
• Children

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child welfare check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer