Youth Care Specialist

Job Overview

We are hiring a Youth Care Specialist to support youth in a Community Group Home at Closer to Home Community Services (CTH).

CTH is a non‑profit organization in Alberta that delivers evidence‑based services to children, youth and families. Our mission is to ensure every child thrives in supportive relationships.

• Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Extended Health & Dental Coverage
• Additional Health Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Days
• RRSP Matching
• Company Events
• Training and Professional Development

This permanent, full‑time position works a 4‑on, 4‑off shift rotation (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays) to provide 24/7 care. Utilizing the Teaching Family Model, the Youth Care Specialist facilitates success for youth with complex mental health and behavior needs.

• Support youth in daily routines, school, appointments and family visits.
• Implement a therapeutic treatment approach.
• Maintain a structured environment to foster skill development.
• Manage crises and ensure high levels of supervision for safety.
• Assist youth with scheduled activities and provide relief coverage to other homes as needed.
• Collaborate with a trans‑disciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans.
• Conduct assessments and collect client information for documentation and critical incident reports.
• Participate in individual supervision, team meetings and ongoing training.
• Provide transportation for household errands and youth relocation as required.

• Experience working with individuals with complex needs and multiple diagnoses.
• Open availability for day, evening, overnight, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Responsible, diligent, detail‑oriented and a positive role model.
• Compassionate, strength‑based and empathetic approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Diploma or degree in a related field; residential and community group care experience preferred.
• Class 5 Alberta driver’s licence, personal vehicle, clean 3‑year abstract; liability insurance on personal vehicle.
• Completed Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Search before employment.
• Capacity to manage crises in a therapeutic manner.
• Willingness to work with service animals and/or pets.

• Instills trust
• Consumer focus
• Communicates effectively
• Situational adaptability
• Ensures accountability

$24.66 – $24.66 CAD per hour (Calgary & Area)

We encourage submitting applications as soon as possible; the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Closer to Home Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.