Support Worker

Build trusting relationships using active listening and strength-based approaches, providing crisis intervention, emotional support, and guidance to help youth make safe, healthy decisions.

Assist with daily routines, meals, medication administration, life skills development, and activities that promote the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being of youth.

Foster a safe, stable, and supportive home environment by promoting positive behaviour, completing routine wellness checks, and responding effectively to crisis situations using de-escalation techniques.

Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked home by completing household cleaning, safety inspections, room preparations, and documentation in accordance with licensing, accreditation, and health and safety standards.

Maintain positive relationships with families, natural supports, community partners, and the House Leadership Team while communicating youth progress, concerns, and significant incidents.

Complete household operations, critical incident reporting, safety checks, and other administrative responsibilities to support the effective day-to-day operation of the home.

Qualifications

Education

Degree or Diploma in Child and Youth Care (CYC), Social Work, Human Services, or related field.

Certification

Standard First Aid and CPR.

Suicide Intervention

Indigenous Awareness

Medication Administration

De-Escalation

Trauma Informed Care

Harm Reduction

Food Safety

WHMIS

Experience

3+ years’ experience supporting marginalized youth and vulnerable populations

1+ years’ experience managing youth case files and supporting individualized care plans.

Knowledge and experience in harm reduction, trauma-informed, resiliency, and solution-focused practices.

Strong crisis intervention and de-escalation skills, capable of remaining calm in high-pressure situations.

Experience supporting youth facing complex barriers, including mental health, substance use, poverty, trauma, LGBTQ2S+ identities, and newcomer/refugee experiences

Proficient in MS Office and database applications.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive Salary: $48,880.00

3 weeks vacation + 10 paid sick days

Robust Benefits Package

Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Health Spending Account (HSA)

RRSP Matching

Professional Development Opportunities

At e4c diversity is our strength. We embrace diversity and offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants. We welcome your application regardless of origin, culture, ethnicity, age, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation or faith.

Prior to successful employment with e4c, applicants are required to submit a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check and Intervention Record Check.