Youth Worker II, Full-Time

WJS Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social services organization in Edmonton seeks a dedicated professional to support children and youth in a home-based setting. Your role will involve building positive relationships, teaching essential life skills, and ensuring the well-being of young individuals. Candidates should have experience in Child and Youth Work, preferably with Indigenous youth, and possess a valid driver’s license. This position offers competitive wages, opportunities for career development, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Work/life balance

Competitive wages

Paid vacation and benefits

Learning and career development

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in Child and Youth Work.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License and clean driver’s abstract.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based supports for children and youth.
• Teach age-appropriate life skills.
• Drive children/youth to appointments.

Skills

Child and Youth Work Experience

Indigenous Support Experience

Crisis Management

First Aid/CPR

Indigenous Cultural Awareness

Education

Post Secondary Diploma or Degree in Social Work

Job description

In Your Role You Will

• Provide healthy, positive home‑based supports for children and youth
• Build supportive and professional relationships with youth
• Teach age‑appropriate life skills: communication, emotional well‑being, problem solving, cooking, cleaning, budgeting, etc.
• Help youth with developing and achieving personal goals; encouraging their individual interests (music, sports, art, reading, etc.)
• Ensure basic needs are met
• Daily household tasks (may include cleaning, laundry or assisting the youth with the completion of these tasks, etc.)
• Drive children / youth to and from school, medical appointments, recreational activities, community resources and support networks.
• Encourage youth to build self‑worth, emotional competence, physical development and participate in their culture.
• A complete and detailed list of key responsibilities can be available at time of interview.
• Prior to confirmation of employment, all applicants must provide a copy of a current Criminal Record Check and / or Government Screening Letter. These checks vary depending on province and sector and will be communicated by the Program Hiring Team.

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

• 2+ years' experience Child and Youth Work, in a group home & / or community setting
• Experience supporting / teaching Indigenous children / youth, is an asset
• Post Secondary Diploma or Degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Work, other human services, i.e Education, Sociology or Psychology, Criminology, etc.
• Must have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract with 3 years driving history.
• Must be able to handle any crisis situations.
• First Aid / CPR Certificate
• Suicide Intervention, Self Harm Awareness, Crisis Intervention and Medication Administration training
• Indigenous Awareness and Cultural Diversity training
• An understanding of Indigenous cultural practices and traditions
• Follow Spirit of Our Youth Homes Inc. policies and procedures and adhere to Alberta Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Accreditation Council Standards for Child and Youth Group Living
• Able to lift 50 lbs.

What Taproot Community Support Services Does

Spirit of Our Youth started in 2000 out of a passion for helping indigenous youth. Our current programs include 4 Group Care Homes, as well as, a Drive and Supervised Visits program.

In 2013, Spirit of our Youth became part of Taproot Community Support Services, the largest privately‑owned national social services company in Canada. While operating autonomously, Spirit has full access to the extensive Taproot Community Support Services resources.

Our Employees Enjoy

• Work / life balance
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Competitive wages and salaries
• Paid vacation and benefits for eligible employees
• Matching RRSP plan for eligible employees within Alberta
• Professional development opportunities and job‑related trainingEmployee and Family Assistance Program
• Long Service Milestone rewards
• Employee referral bonus program

For more information on Spirit of Our Youth and Taproot Community Support Services or to apply for this position, visit our website at www.spirityouth.ca.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! Please apply.

Equal-Opportunity Employer

Our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is unwavering. We believe that varied backgrounds and experiences fuel innovation and success. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operations. We're seeking candidates passionate about contributing to our multicultural teams and enriching our workplace with their unique insights and cultural sensitivity.

We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.

No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

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