Child and Youth Care Group Home Worker - Full-Time

Maple Tree Consulting and Support Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization in Edmonton is seeking full-time team members for their Personalized Community Care program. You will provide 24/7 support, teaching essential life skills and applying trauma-informed approaches. The ideal candidate will have experience working with high-risk youth and possess a diploma in a relevant field. Join a committed team making a lasting difference in the lives of youth with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Ongoing professional growth opportunities

Collaborative and supportive environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years working with high-risk youth preferred.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and reliable vehicle required.
• First Aid and Trauma-Informed Care training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 support in a residential setting.
• Model and teach life skills such as hygiene and meal preparation.
• Maintain documentation and follow protocols.

Skills

Life skills teaching

Crisis intervention

Communication

Caring for high-risk youth

Education

Diploma/Degree in Child & Youth Care, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, or related field

Job description

Maple Tree Consulting & Support Services is seeking full-time team members to join our Personalized Community Care (PCC) program — a 24/7 support model for high-risk youth requiring care beyond typical foster or group home settings.

Working in partnership with Children’s Services and Collaborative Service Delivery agencies, PCC staff provide a safe, stable home environment while building positive, lasting connections with youth. We focus on trauma-informed care and harm reduction, supporting youth in developing skills such as healthy relationships, appropriate boundaries, communication, and daily living routines.

What You’ll Do

• Provide 24/7 support in a residential setting, including evenings, weekends, and overnights on a rotating schedule.
• Model and teach life skills: self-care, hygiene, meal preparation, and household responsibilities.
• Apply trauma-informed and harm reduction approaches in daily interactions.
• Use crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques when needed.
• Support youth with specialized needs, including those with FASD diagnoses.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow organizational protocols.

What You Bring

• Education: Diploma/Degree in Child & Youth Care, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Community Support, or a related Human Services field.
• New graduates from a Child & Youth Care program are encouraged to apply.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years working with high-risk youth in supportive care is preferred; equivalent education/experience will be considered.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License, reliable vehicle, current registration & insurance.
• Current (within 6 months) Criminal Record Check & Intervention Record Check.
• First Aid, Trauma-Informed Care, and Crisis Intervention/De-escalation training (preferred).
• Physical and mental resilience to work in high-demand, emotionally complex situations.

Why Join Maple Tree?

• Be part of a committed team making a lasting difference in the lives of youth.
• Work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your voice matters.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional growth and development.

Location Requirement: Must be able to reliably commute or relocate to Edmonton, AB prior to starting work.

NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities associated with the position. Rather, it provides an understanding of the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00-$28.00 per hour

Work Location: In person