Site Manager - YHP

E4C; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation: 4 weeks

Paid sick days: 10

Health benefits

EFAP

HSA

RRSP matching

Professional development

Job summary

e4c is seeking a Site Manager to lead the Youth Housing Program for youth aged 13–17 with complex needs in Edmonton. You will oversee frontline teams, ensure trauma-informed, youth-centered care, and maintain program quality while meeting accreditation and licensing standards.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating 24/7 coverage, and collaborating with families and partners to support wellness, life skills, and positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Child and Youth Care (CYC), Social Work, Human Services, or related field.
• Experience leading or supervising in residential/community settings is preferred.
• Knowledge of harm reduction and trauma-informed approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight to frontline teams delivering trauma-informed, youth-centered care.
• Support staff in implementing harm reduction, crisis response, de-escalation, and safety planning practices.
• Oversee individualized youth care plans, programming, and transitions to promote wellness and life skills.
• Foster a relationship-based culture grounded in respect, empathy, collaboration, and strengths-based practice.
• Conduct supervision, performance management, coaching, and professional development for staff.
• Recruit, orient, train, and schedule staff to ensure 24/7 program coverage.
• Monitor program quality and compliance with accreditation, licensing, CARF, and OH&S standards.
• Manage budgeting, payroll, reporting, documentation, and database administration.
• Review and respond to critical incidents, concerns, and grievances per policy.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with families, community partners, and internal teams.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis intervention

Staff coaching

Relationship building

MS Office & databases

Education

Degree or Diploma in CYC/Social Work/Human Services

Tools

MS Office

Database applications

Job description

About E4c

e4c journeys with people as they shape the lives they envision, building resources, relationships, and belonging in the communities they call home. Guided by our vision of a community where every person has the opportunity to live with dignity, belonging, and purpose, we deliver person-led, collaborative, and evidence-informed services that strengthen individuals, families, and communities. Rooted in our core values of courage, compassion, connection, and commitment, we are dedicated to creating lasting opportunities and meaningful community impact.

e4c journeys with people as they shape the lives they envision, building resources, relationships, and belonging in the communities they call home. Guided by our vision of a community where every person has the opportunity to live with dignity, belonging, and purpose, we deliver person-led, collaborative, and evidence-informed services that strengthen individuals, families, and communities. Rooted in our core values of courage, compassion, connection, and commitment, we are dedicated to creating lasting opportunities and meaningful community impact.

Position Summary

The Youth Housing Program provides trauma-informed, developmentally responsive care for youth, aged 13–17, with complex needs. As a Site Manager, you oversee the delivery of high-quality, youth-centered care through the leadership and supervision of frontline teams. You foster a safe, respectful, and relationship-based environment that supports youth wellness, stability, and growth, while ensuring program quality, operational effectiveness, and compliance with organizational, accreditation, and licensing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight to frontline teams to ensure the delivery of trauma-informed, youth-centered care.
• Support staff in implementing harm reduction, crisis response, de-escalation, and safety planning practices.
• Oversee individualized youth care plans, programming, and transitions to promote wellness, life skills, and positive outcomes.
• Foster a relationship-based culture grounded in respect, empathy, collaboration, and strengths-based practice.
• Conduct supervision, performance management, coaching, and professional development for staff.
• Recruit, orient, train, and schedule staff to ensure effective 24/7 program coverage.
• Monitor program quality and compliance with accreditation, licensing, CARF, and occupational health and safety standards.
• Manage operational responsibilities including budgeting, payroll, reporting, documentation, and database administration.
• Review and respond to critical incidents, concerns, and grievances in alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with families, community partners, and internal teams to support integrated service delivery.

Qualifications

Education

• Degree or Diploma in Child and Youth Care (CYC), Social Work, Human Services, or related field.

Certification

• Standard First Aid and CPR.
• Suicide Intervention
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and vehicle
• Proof of vehicle insurance (min. $2 million liability), registration and 3-year drivers abstract.
• Indigenous Awareness
• Medication Administration
• De-Escalation
• Trauma Informed Care
• Harm Reduction
• Food Safety
• WHMIS

Experience

• 4+ years’ experience supporting marginalized youth and vulnerable populations
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience, preferably within a residential or community-based setting.
• Knowledge and experience in harm reduction, trauma-informed, resiliency, and solution-focused practices.
• Strong crisis intervention and de-escalation skills, capable of remaining calm in high-pressure situations.
• Experience supporting youth facing complex barriers, including mental health, substance use, poverty, trauma, LGBTQ2S+ identities, and newcomer/refugee experiences
• Proficient in MS Office and database applications.

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $58,240.00 – $62,400.00
• 4 weeks vacation + 10 paid sick days
• Robust Benefits Package
• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• RRSP Matching
• Professional Development Opportunities

At e4c diversity is our strength. We embrace diversity and offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants. We welcome your application regardless of origin, culture, ethnicity, age, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation or faith. Prior to successful employment with e4c, applicants are required to submit a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check and Intervention Record Check.