Youth Worker

E4C; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

10 paid sick days

Robust Benefits Package

EFAP

Health Spending Account (HSA)

RRSP Matching

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

e4c in Canada is seeking a Youth Worker to support youths aged 13–17 facing complex challenges in a trauma-informed, supportive housing setting. You will build trust, promote safety, and guide individualized care plans while collaborating with care teams to support emotional, physical, and spiritual development.

The role involves shift work with 4 days on, 2 days off, including afternoon and evening hours. Requires a CYC or related degree, First Aid/CPR, and driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Child and Youth Care (CYC), Social Work, Human Services, or related field.
• Experience with trauma-informed care and youth support.
• Knowledge of harm reduction and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individualized assessments, support youth goal-setting, advocate with external agencies, and maintain accurate case files and progress documentation.
• Build trusting relationships using active listening and strength-based approaches, providing crisis intervention, emotional support, and guidance for safe, healthy decision-making.
• Assist with daily routines, meals, medication administration, life skills development, recreational activities, and overall physical, emotional, and mental wellness.
• Foster a home-like atmosphere with safety, stability, positive behavior modeling, and adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Facilitate hands-on activities, self-care opportunities, and educational or employment support to promote youth independence and holistic development.
• Maintain positive relationships with families, natural supports, and community members while documenting interactions and encouraging family involvement.
• Perform household maintenance, critical incident reporting, routine safety checks, and ensure the environment meets licensing and accreditation standards.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Active listening

Strength-based approaches

Documentation

MS Office

Database applications

Education

Degree or Diploma in Child and Youth Care (CYC), Social Work, Human Services, or related field.

Tools

MS Office

Database applications

Job description

About E4c

e4c journeys with people as they shape the lives they envision, building resources, relationships, and belonging in the communities they call home. Guided by our vision of a community where every person has the opportunity to live with dignity, belonging, and purpose, we deliver person-led, collaborative, and evidence-informed services that strengthen individuals, families, and communities. Rooted in our core values of courage, compassion, connection, and commitment, we are dedicated to creating lasting opportunities and meaningful community impact.

About E4c

e4c journeys with people as they shape the lives they envision, building resources, relationships, and belonging in the communities they call home. Guided by our vision of a community where every person has the opportunity to live with dignity, belonging, and purpose, we deliver person-led, collaborative, and evidence-informed services that strengthen individuals, families, and communities. Rooted in our core values of courage, compassion, connection, and commitment, we are dedicated to creating lasting opportunities and meaningful community impact.

Position Summary

The Youth Worker supports youth aged 13–17 facing complex challenges, including trauma, homelessness, and systemic barriers, within a trauma-informed, supportive housing environment. This role focuses on building trusting relationships, promoting safety and well-being, facilitating individualized care and case planning, and fostering life skills, recreation, and self-care. Youth Workers collaborate with care teams to support the holistic development—emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual—of each youth while encouraging family involvement.

Schedule

• 4 days on, 2 days off rotation
  • Day 1 & 2; 1:30PM – 11:30PM
  • Day 3 & 4; 4:00PM – 11:00PM
  • If day falls on Saturday and Sunday; 2:00PM – 11:00PM

This is a shift working position and schedule may vary according to program needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct individualized assessments, support youth goal-setting, advocate with external agencies, and maintain accurate case files and progress documentation.
• Build trusting relationships using active listening and strength-based approaches, providing crisis intervention, emotional support, and guidance for safe, healthy decision-making.
• Assist with daily routines, meals, medication administration, life skills development, recreational activities, and overall physical, emotional, and mental wellness.
• Foster a home-like atmosphere with safety, stability, positive behavior modeling, and adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Facilitate hands-on activities, self-care opportunities, and educational or employment support to promote youth independence and holistic development.
• Maintain positive relationships with families, natural supports, and community members while documenting interactions and encouraging family involvement.
• Perform household maintenance, critical incident reporting, routine safety checks, and ensure the environment meets licensing and accreditation standards.

Qualifications

Education

• Degree or Diploma in Child and Youth Care (CYC), Social Work, Human Services, or related field.

Certification

• Standard First Aid and CPR.
• Suicide Intervention
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and vehicle
• Proof of vehicle insurance (min. $2 million liability), registration and 3-year drivers abstract.
• Indigenous Awareness
• Medication Administration
• De-Escalation
• Trauma Informed Care
• Harm Reduction
• Food Safety
• WHMIS

Experience

• 3+ years’ experience supporting marginalized youth and vulnerable populations
• 1+ years’ experience managing youth case files and supporting individualized care plans.
• Knowledge and experience in harm reduction, trauma-informed, resiliency, and solution-focused practices.
• Strong crisis intervention and de-escalation skills, capable of remaining calm in high-pressure situations.
• Experience supporting youth facing complex barriers, including mental health, substance use, poverty, trauma, LGBTQ2S+ identities, and newcomer/refugee experiences
• Proficient in MS Office and database applications.

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $48,880.00
• 3 weeks vacation + 10 paid sick days
• Robust Benefits Package
• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• RRSP Matching
• Professional Development Opportunities

At e4c diversity is our strength. We embrace diversity and offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants. We welcome your application regardless of origin, culture, ethnicity, age, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation or faith.

Prior to successful employment with e4c, applicants are required to submit a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check and Intervention Record Check.