Youth Care Worker (Full-time)

Street Culture Kidz Project Inc.; Regina; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Street Culture Kidz Project Inc. in Regina, Saskatchewan, is hiring a Youth Care Worker for full-time duty in our emergency youth shelter.

The role runs Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with a 3-month probation and a starting wage of $17.50–$21.00 per hour. You will build trust with youth aged 16–21, support life-skills in transitional housing, implement case plans, document interactions, and de-escalate crises.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher; post-secondary preferred.
• Frontline youth work experience preferred.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to navigate trauma, mental health, and substance use.
• Valid SK Driver's License with abstract.

Responsibilities

• Build trust-based, professional, boundaried relationships with youth aged 16-21.
• Support daily living in transitional housing and life skill development.
• Implement case plans and safety strategies.
• Document youth interactions, appointments, and incidents.
• De-escalate crises and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Strong communication

Documentation skills

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma (post-secondary preferred)

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Youth Care Worker (Full-time) Location: Regina, SK Employment Type: Full-time (35+ hours per week, 3-month probation and review) Compensation: $17.50-21.00/hr Application Deadline: October 1, 2026 Start Date: As soon as Possible

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 03:30 PM

Land Acknowledgement

Street Culture Project respectfully acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 4 Territory, the ancestral lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Lakota, Dakota, Nakota, and the traditional homeland of the Métis.

As a youth-serving organization committed to creating safe spaces for youth, staff, and the broader community, we recognize that our commitment to reconciliation must begin within. We are not just visitors or workers here; we are stewards of this land, and we are part of the Treaty relationship.

Connect. Support. Empower.

Are you passionate about creating real, lasting change in the lives of youth? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where every decision can have a meaningful impact? Can you show up for youth in their hardest moments with calm, clarity, and compassion?

If that sounds like you, we'd love to meet you.

Street Culture Project is hiring a Youth Care Worker for our emergency youth shelter. This is not just a job - it's a daily opportunity to make a difference.

What You'll Do

You'll be at the heart of our Transitional Housing program. SCP Youth Care Workers show up for our youth everyday in meaningful and impactful ways. Supporting, connecting, empowering and advocating will be the cornerstones of your role.

You'll:

• Build trust-based, professional, boundaried relationships with youth aged 16-21
• Support daily living in transitional housing and life skill development
• Implement case plans and safety strategies
• Document youth interactions, appointments, and incidents
• De-escalate crises and respond to emergencies

What You Bring

This isn't your average desk job. It's hands-on, emotionally charged, and deeply human.

We're looking for someone with:

• High school diploma (post-secondary preferred)
• Frontline youth work experience (preferred)
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Comfort navigating trauma, mental health, and substance use
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure

Additional Requirements

• Valid SK Driver's License with abstract
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector clearance
• Strong time management and documentation skills
• Comfortable using HR systems and Microsoft Office
• Training in CPR/First Aid, ASIST, Crisis Intervention, or Mental Health First Aid is an asset

Why Work With Us?

At Street Culture Project, we're not just a team - we're a movement. We meet youth where they're at and build relationships rooted in trust, accountability, and care. You'll be part of a community that believes change is possible and works for it every day. SCP is committed to reflect the diversity of the youth we serve and fully support inclusivity in the workplace. We strongly encourage Indigenous applicants to consider this opportunity.