Youth Care Worker

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and care for youth residents in a residential group home setting.
• Develop and maintain strong therapeutic relationships to facilitate effective intervention and support.
• Plan and implement group activities, life-skills training, and social recreational programming.
• Monitor resident activities and provide personal, practical, and moral support.
• Assist with daily living routines, including meal preparation, housekeeping, and medication supervision.
• Document client progress, incident reports, and daily events while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Respond to crises and serious incidents using safe, therapeutic, and non-violent de-escalation techniques.
• Collaborate with caseworkers and the multidisciplinary team to implement and monitor case plans.

Requirements

• 2-year college diploma in Social Service Work, Childcare, or a related field.
• 1+ year of residential experience working with marginalized clientele.
• Current Driver's licence and a clean driving abstract.
• CPR First Aid (C) certification.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience specifically working with youth.
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Certificate.
• ASIST certification.
• Food Handling Certificate.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Behaviour Based Model.

About the Company

The Salvation Army is a faith- and values-based organization that has served people in need for more than 130 years. We provide essential services including food, clothing, and shelter, while supporting those facing unemployment, addiction, and family challenges. We are committed to a mission of hope, service, dignity, and stewardship, welcoming people from all backgrounds to join our purpose-driven team.