Care Counsellor - Community Group Care

Chimo Youth Retreat Centre; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive youth care organization is seeking dedicated Care Workers in Edmonton to provide guidance and support to youth. Ideal candidates will possess education in Child and Youth Care or Social Work and have a caring demeanor. Responsibilities include forming relationships with youth, managing household tasks, and ensuring a nurturing environment. Opportunities available both part-time and full-time with comprehensive training and benefits.

Benefits

Dental care (after one year's service)

Vacation & paid time off

On-site parking

Casual dress

Extended health care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

Company events

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Class 5 license and 3 years claims-free auto insurance history.
• Level 2 staff will need a degree in human services.
• Level 1 staff should have a diploma or be working towards a degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to youth in a caring environment.
• Form strong relationships with youth from diverse backgrounds.
• Engage in household management tasks as required.

Skills

Warm and caring demeanor

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Physical capability for shift work

Understanding of trauma-informed care

Education

Diploma in Child and Youth Care

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Chimo Youth Retreat Centre:

Do people in your life call you a caring person? Do you have education or life experiences that can help a young family to realize their capacity and live their best lives?

If yes, Chimo is looking for people like you to fill part‑time and full‑time Care Worker positions in our Group Care Home designed especially for youth. As a Care Worker in our program, you will be part of a close‑knit team that provides support, education, and nurturing in a 24/7 caring, safe, home environment. Your work will help youth develop the skills they need to thrive.

We are currently looking to fill these roles:

• Full Time Care Counsellor – Level 1 or 2 only with drive. (Level 1 – Diploma, Level 2 – Degree)

We are currently only looking for level 1 or 2 candidates, with a Class 5 license, and 3 years claims‑free auto insurance history.

More details about what we are looking for

• Warm and caring individuals who can form strong, supportive relationships with youth from diverse and often disadvantaged backgrounds and histories. We are looking for mentors to guide youth through challenges and help them feel safe and valued.
• People with some level of post‑secondary education. We most often hire people with diplomas and degrees in Child and Youth Care or Social Work.
• People who work best in a team environment. We are looking for team members who are excited to make lasting differences in the lives of youth while building a rewarding career in the Child and Youth Care field.
• Employees with standard workplace skills, including good communication, decent writing skills, punctuality, ability to use technology in the workplace, and a strong sense of responsibility and professionalism.
• Physically able to do this work, including shift work, indoors and outdoors in all seasons, climb stairs in the group home, complete household management tasks (cleaning, meal prep, cooking, grocery shopping) and yard work (mowing lawns, planting gardens, raking leaves, shoveling snow). This is not a desk job.
• People who understand the concepts that are important to us, including trauma‑informed care, strength‑based approaches, Indigenous worldviews, child and youth development, child‑parent attachment, therapeutic milieu of group care.

What paperwork do we need from you before you start?

• Level 2 staff will have a degree in human services – required.
• Level 1 staff will have a diploma, actively working on their post‑secondary degree, and/or have life experiences or job experiences that provide value to the role.
• A clear and current, within 6 months, Criminal Records Check.
• A clear and current Children Services Intervention Record Check.
• A valid Class 5 Driver’s License, a clean Drivers’ Abstract, and 3 full years insurance history.
• Proof of COVID‑19 vaccination (2 doses minimum).
• If your degree came from an international institute you will be asked for an ISQA Assessment (International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) | Alberta.ca).

What We Offer

• A great place to develop and grow your career with tons of valuable, hands‑on experience in the critical field of Child and Youth Care. Chimo is a learning organization with a culture built around appreciation, fun, and service.
• Comprehensive orientation and ongoing training to ensure you feel supported and confident in your role.
• A collaborative, exciting, talented, and caring team environment where your contributions truly matter.

Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to physically interact with youth during recreation outings, etc.

Benefits:

• Dental care (after one year's service)
• Vacation & paid time off
• On-site parking
• Casual dress
• Extended health care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Company events, including team‑building activities

ANTICIPATED START DATE: positions available immediately.