Youth Care Worker

## Youth Care Worker Apply:
Onsite:
REGINA, SK:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
October 2, 2026 (7 days left to apply):
JR114236
** Who We Are
** For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship.

As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.
** Mission Statement
** The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.
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* Job Description:

**** POSITION PURPOSE

SUMMARY:

** The Youth Care Worker provides supervision of residents and maintains the safety and security of the facility and everyone living in it. They support the team and ensure operations are efficient, safe, and secure. The Youth Care Worker shall ensure residents safety while interacting in a positive, supportive manner. They will be involved with youth in the establishment and maintenance of a therapeutic relationship and the care plan process with the goal of facilitating the youth’s return to a community setting.
** ACCOUNTABILITIES:
** The incumbent may perform all, some, or similar range of duties.

Resident Care and Support:
* Actively supervises residents in the facility and in the community as required in a lawful, safe, and expedient manner.
* Monitors the activities of the youth and maintain availability for personal, practical, and moral support.
* Develops and maintains a strong therapeutic relationship with youth that facilitates effective intervention.
* Plans, implements, monitors, and participates in group activities, including life-skills training modules and social recreational programming.
* Engages in all aspects of programming including sports and recreational activities (eg. Swimming, basketball, soccer, hiking, cleaning, crafts, etc.)
* Utilizes the environment (milieu) in assessing, teaching, and supporting residents around issues such as problem-solving and conflict resolution.
* Adopts age-appropriate “parental role” with the youth in the areas of basic daily living skills and routines, a supportive and encouraging attitude, and proper limit setting.
* Participates in development and implementation of case plans.
* Reports to Caseworker client progress, changes and/or regression in the client’s status.
* Completes duties, reports, and logs as per shift description.
* Deals with interpersonal relationships within Gemma House in a therapeutic manner.
* Refers clients to outside resources and counseling when needed. Encourages residents to develop family and community-based support networks, in conjunction with the Case Management Supervisor, which may continue to be accessed upon discharge from Gemma House.
* Follows policies and procedures of Gemma House, The Salvation Army, and the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.
** Health & Safety:
*** Assumes delegated responsibility for the facility when assigned.
* Maintains the safety and security needs of the residents through engagement, supervision, and monitoring.
* Deals with serious incidents and crisis in a safe and therapeutic manner. Communicate and enforce facility rules while maintaining discipline and safety.
* Supervises the delivery of medication and ensures residents are provided with appropriate medical…