Youth Care Worker; Casual

Application Information

Employer Name:
VALLEY HILL YOUTH TREATMENT CENTRE

Valley Hill Youth Treatment Centre is seeking casual Youth Care Workers to support youth between the ages of 12-17 years of age who are receiving inpatient residential treatment, living with mental health and addictions challenges. The Casual Youth Care Worker role involves providing care, supervision, and programming in a structured, trauma-informed, and culturally respectful environment. Casual Youth Care Workers reports to the Clinical Supervisor and plays a vital role in maintaining safety, building positive relationships with youth, and supporting therapeutic goals and daily routines, group activities, and land-based or experiential programming.

• Provide direct care and supervision in support of daily routines.
• Facilitate or assist with groups, cultural activities, and land-based programming.
• Respond appropriately to crises, incidents, or behavioural concerns.
• Complete documentation as required.
• Work in collaboration with the team, families, and communities.
• Demonstrate respect and concern for Participants and their families; colleagues, and others with whom I work with, honouring their beliefs, values, customs, and culture even if they are different from my own.
• Uphold confidentiality, professional boundaries, and centre policies.

Valley Hill programming is heavily based on the teachings of Indigenous Culture and Land Based Learning; indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.