Youth Coordinator - Solo with Supports

Chimo Youth Retreat Centre; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation 15 days/year

Sick and wellness leave 10 days/year

Comprehensive health benefits after 3‑

Dental coverage after 1 year

Health Spending Account (HSA)

EFAP for staff and families

Professional development opportunities

Agency events and staff appreciation

Job summary

CHIMO Youth Retreat Centre is currently seeking a full-time Solo with Supports Youth Coordinator for the SWS program to support teens transitioning to adulthood within mentor homes or the Chimo 5 Transition Home.

The role focuses on hands-on case management, safety and service planning, collaboration with families, service professionals, and community partners, and reporting on progress, with a strong emphasis on care, compassion, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Diploma or university degree and minimum 2 years of experience in Child and Youth Care, Disability Services, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and provide case management and hands-on support.
• Co-create, monitor, and report on Safety Plans and Service Plans for each participant.
• Collaborate with SW team colleagues, families, support network, service professionals, and community partners to ensure a cohesive plan of care and support.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Computer literacy

Education

Diploma or university degree

Job description

Solo With Supports Youth Coordinator

CHIMO: Where What You Do Matters for A Lifetime.

We are currently seeking a full time Youth Coordinator in the Solo with Supports (SWS) program.

Closing Date: May 4th, 2026

Salary: $51,410.00 – $57, 494.00 Annually

The Solo with Supports program is a community-based program that assesses and teaches life and living skills to teens requiring additional support as they transition to adulthood. The youth in the program may live in a mentor support home or in the Chimo 5 Transition Home.

Youth are assigned an SWS Youth Coordinator who manage a caseload, providing case management and hands on support through:

• Helping program participants build the skills, knowledge, and confidence required to successfully transition into adulthood and thrive in their preferred community and living environment.
• Co-creating, monitoring, and reporting on Safety Plans and Service Plans for each program participant on their caseload.
• Working collaboratively withSWSteamcolleagues,family members, support network, service teamprofessionals,and community partners toensurea cohesiveand unified plan of care andsupport

Qualifications:

• A diploma or university degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience in Child and Youth Care, Disability Services, or a related field such as Social Work, Psychology, or Community Rehabilitation.

Requirements:

• Eligible to work in Canada
• Clear, current (within 6 months) Police Information Check with Vulnerable sector Check and Intervention Record Check.
• A valid AB Driver’s License, clean three-year abstract, three-year driving record with NO at fault claims, and access to a reliable vehicle

Physical requirements:

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

Successful candidates will:

• Demonstrate care and compassion for young people.
• Possess a strong understanding of working with young people and adults who live with challenges in a variety of areas including developmental disabilities, mental health, attachment, addictions and barriers to accessing community resources.
• Vave knowledge of community resources to support youth
• Have strong teamwork and communication skills
• Be proficient with computer technology and writing reports/logsAtChimo Youth Retreat Centre,
• Membership on a supportive team of skilled and passionate professionals dedicated to helping children, youth, and families reach their greatest potential.
• Paid vacationstartingattwelve (15) days per year.
• Paidsickand wellness leave equivalent to eight (10) days per year.
• Comprehensive health benefits following the successful completion of the 3-month probationary period.
• Dental coverage after one (1) year of employment.
• A Health Spending Account (HSA) to help cover eligible health-related expenses after the probationary period.
• Access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), offering confidential counselling and wellness resources for employees and their immediate families.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development, training, and career growth.
• Invitations to agency events,training and development,staff appreciation activities, celebrations.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven workplace where your leadership and contributions make a meaningful impact every day.