Youth Support Specialist – Live-In Group Home

Force Inspection Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Program

Work Wellness Program

Job summary

Enviros ExCel Discovery Program is a live-in group home for youth aged 12–19, focusing on re-integration through life skills, education, and healthy relationships. The Youth and Community Support Worker will ensure safety and wellbeing, assist with intake, and support youth transitions in a strengths-based setting.

Role requires trauma-informed care, collaboration with stakeholders, and administration of Justice paperwork. Evening hours Fri–Mon; benefits and development opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Criminal Justice or Human Services related field.
• 1–2 years of youth justice, child and youth care, social work or human services experience is asset.
• New graduates will be considered.
• Knowledge of experiential learning, strength-based practice and trauma informed care.
• Wilderness Training is considered an asset.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR C
• Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Designation (within 6 months)
• Current Intervention Record Check (within 6 months)
• Clean driver’s abstract with up to two minor or one major offence
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clear driving record

Responsibilities

• Provide support to youth through a trauma informed care perspective in a live-in group setting.
• Collaboratively work with stakeholders.
• Ensure all government, justice and daily paperwork is completed and submitted in a timely manner.
• Plan and participate in Life Skills and recreational activities.
• Crisis intervention.
• Adhere to safety protocols ensuring safety and wellbeing of residents.
• Maintain regular house expectations including meal prep, cleaning, sanitizing.
• Attend regular staff meetings.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Child & youth care

Trauma-informed care

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Post-secondary in Criminal Justice or Human Services

Job description

Enviros ExCel Discovery Program is a live-in group home for youth aged 12–19, focusing on re-integration through life skills, education, and healthy relationships. The Youth and Community Support Worker will ensure safety and wellbeing, assist with intake, and support youth transitions in a strengths-based setting.

Role requires trauma-informed care, collaboration with stakeholders, and administration of Justice paperwork. Evening hours Fri–Mon; benefits and development opportunities offered.