Youth Care Worker - Kihew House

CHICKEN CHEF KILLARNEY; Alberta; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwind Treatment Centre is seeking a Youth Care Worker for KIHEW HOUSE in Sturgeon County, AB. You will support youth in a residential treatment setting, building relationships, guiding daily routines, and facilitating activities that promote healing and life skills.

Ideal candidates bring Indigenous youth experience, cultural knowledge, and a relevant Diploma/Degree with 2+ years in care. This on-site role emphasizes teamwork, boundaries, and constructive youth engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Indigenous children and youth.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and communities.
• Diploma or Degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services.
• 2+ years experience working with youth or children in care.

Responsibilities

• Building respectful, supportive relationships with youth.
• Supporting daily routines including school, recreation, life skills, and healthy sleep.
• Helping youth manage emotions and resolve conflict.
• Participating in cultural, therapeutic, and recreational activities.
• Supporting meal preparation, program routines, and household responsibilities.
• Maintaining a safe and structured living environment.
• Communicating with team members and completing documentation.

Skills

Indigenous youth experience

Education

Diploma or Degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services

Job description

Youth Care Worker - KIHEW HOUSE

Help Youth Heal, Grow, and Build Strong Futures

At Nightwind Treatment Centre, we believe every young person can succeed when given the right support, structure, and relationships. Many of the youth we support have experienced trauma, loss, or instability. Our role is to provide a safe environment where they can heal, develop life skills, and build confidence for the future. Youth Care Workers are central to this work. They help create the daily structure and relationships that allow youth to grow and move forward.

What You'll Do

• Building respectful, supportive relationships with youth
• Supporting daily routines including school, recreation, life skills, and healthy sleep
• Helping youth manage emotions and resolve conflict
• Participating in cultural, therapeutic, and recreational activities
• Supporting meal preparation, program routines, and household responsibilities
• Maintaining a safe and structured living environment
• Communicating with team members and completing documentation

Work Environment

This role takes place in a residential treatment / group care setting and requires active engagement with youth throughout the shift. Shifts may include days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Program location is: KIHEW HOUSE 26130 TWP Road 572, Sturgeon County, AB T0G 1L1

Who Thrives in This Role

Successful Youth Care Workers are patient, calm under pressure, team-oriented, and able to maintain professional boundaries while supporting youth through difficult moments. You also have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with some truly great young people and bring creativity to your role through activities, problem-solving, and everyday interactions that help youth grow and succeed.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience working with Indigenous children and youth
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and communities
• Diploma or Degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services
• 2+ years experience working with youth or children in care

If you believe that one consistent relationship can change the course of a young person's life, we encourage you to join our team.