Youth Home Worker – Full Time Eagle Heart Centre

First Nations University of Canada; Regina; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle Heart Centre Inc. is seeking a Youth Care Worker to support vulnerable and at-risk youth living in a residential setting. The role emphasizes harm-reduction, trauma-informed, and culturally safe practices with reporting to the Team Lead and Executive Director.

Responsibilities include delivering individual and group programming, life-skills training, and crisis intervention, while working independently and within a residential team to promote safety, independence, and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with youth, including those with mental health challenges or developmental differences.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector clearance.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group programming for vulnerable youth.
• Deliver life-skills training and crisis intervention.
• Promote independence, safety and personal growth using harm-reduction and trauma-informed approaches.
• Collaborate with the residential team and report to Team Lead and Executive Director.

Skills

Culturally competent practice

Trauma-informed care

De-escalation skills

Communication and mentorship

Time management and accountability

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Post-secondary education in related field

Job description

Eagle Heart Centre Inc. is dedicated to providing strength-based support and services to empower families, children and youth toward a healthy lifestyle in the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual aspect of life.

Position

The Youth Care Worker supports vulnerable and at-risk youth living in a care home environment through individual and group programming, life skills training, and crisis intervention. Using a harm reduction model, the Youth Care Worker promotes independence, safety, and personal growth. Reporting directly to the Team Lead with overarching accountability to the Executive Director, this role delivers culturally safe, trauma-informed, and youth-centered services that align with Eagle Heart Centre's mission, vision, and universal competencies.

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working with youth, including those with physical or developmental disabilities, brain differences, or mental health challenges.

Qualifications

• Commitment to EHC's mission, vision, and values; culturally competent practice and understanding of Indigenous community needs.
• Knowledge of child development, mental health, addictions, domestic violence, and systemic challenges facing youth.
• Strong problem-solving, de-escalation, and crisis intervention skills.
• Effective communication, facilitation, and mentorship skills.
• Time management, organizational skills, and accountability for caseload and deadlines.
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a residential team environment.
• Reliability, punctuality, and adaptability in meeting program needs.
• Physical capacity to perform job requirements (sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, driving, carrying/lifting to 50 lbs).
• Reliability, punctuality, and adaptability in meeting program needs.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Clear Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector clearance.
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence and reliable, insured vehicle.

Culture and Growth

Eagle Heart Centre is more than just a caring organization; we are a community of bold thinkers. We are currently in an exciting period of growth, expanding our programs and strengthening our team to better support the communities we serve. We are seeking passionate individuals who align with our trauma-informed and holistic approach, where every team member is empowered to contribute, lead, and make a real-world impact.

Deadline for receipt of resume is September 17, 2026.

To strengthen cultural safety and representation within our team, preference will be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as First Nations, Metis, or Inuit.