Temporary Child and Youth Care Worker

Be a vital presence for youth in Grande Prairie as a Temporary Child and Youth Care Worker. Bring your compassion and patience to the role, working various shifts to make a positive impact.

We are looking for dedicated professionals ready to engage deeply with children and youth who have complex behavioral and emotional needs. This position requires you to build trust through playful engagement, role modeling, and crisis intervention techniques. Expect to document daily activities while working collaboratively to support individualized therapeutic plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build trusting relationships through playful mentorship

• Guide youth through crises using intervention strategies

• Support daily activities with engagement and presence

• Document observations with attention and care

• Collaborate on individual care plans with supervisors

Requirements:

• Passion for aiding youth with behavioral challenges

• Patience and calmness in challenging situations

• Experience in youth care or related fields is preferred

• Willingness to learn about trauma-informed care

• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's License required

Make a life-changing difference for youth while fostering a therapeutic and caring environment.