child and youth worker
Posted on June 08, 2026 by Employer details Zenith Gardens Children and Youth Place
Job details
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Child welfare. Education or training. Early intervention programming for at-risk youth. Work setting: Group home. Children's services facility. Before and after school programs. Tasks: Prepare reports or case histories. Administrative and office activities. Perform administrative tasks. Implement life skills workshops. Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs. Conduct follow-up assessments. Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community. Housekeeping activities. Food preparation. Resolve conflict situations. Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety. Implement behaviour management programs. Conduct individual and group counselling sessions. Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients. Accompany clients to appointments and social outings. Manage knowledge. Supervise office and volunteer staff. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. 3-4 people. 5-10 people. 16-20 people. Staff in various areas of responsibility. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST). Emergency child care first aid and CPR. HIGH FIVE training (principles of healthy child development). Mental health first aid Certificate. Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate. Cultural Awareness Training. Medication Administration Certificate. First Aid Certificate. CPR Certificate. Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate. Food Safety Certificate. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Office. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Child Abuse Registry check. Child welfare check. Driving record check (abstract). Transportation/travel information: Own vehicle. Vehicle supplied by employer. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Evening. Shift. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Night. On call. Day. Weekend. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Mileage paid. Pension plan. Other benefits: Free parking available. Other benefits. Team building opportunities. Parking available.- Location St. Paul, ABT0A 3A0
- Work location On site
- Salary$22.84 to $26.84HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 160 hours per month
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On call
- Starts as early as 2026-07-10
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 11 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3577100
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Child welfare
- Education or training
- Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
Work setting
- Group home
- Children's services facility
- Before and after school programs
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare reports or case histories
- Administrative and office activities
- Perform administrative tasks
- Implement life skills workshops
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Conduct follow-up assessments
- Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
- Resolve conflict situations
- Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
- Manage knowledge
- Supervise office and volunteer staff
Supervision
- 1 to 2 people
- 3-4 people
- 5-10 people
- 16-20 people
- Staff in various areas of responsibility
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Emergency child care first aid and CPR
- HIGH FIVE training (principles of healthy child development)
- Mental health first aid Certificate
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- Cultural Awareness Training
- Medication Administration Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
- Food Safety Certificate
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Office
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Child Abuse Registry check
- Child welfare check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
- Own vehicle
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Mileage paid
- Pension plan
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-06-29
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