Child And Youth Worker

*Job Summary*
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate *Child and Youth Care Workers* to join our team as a Full Time Evening staff members. In this role, you will support *children and youth with autism that has high behaviours* in a residential setting. Your primary focus will be on creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment that respects each individual?s strengths, promotes emotional well-being, and supports positive growth and independence.

*Responsibilities*

* Provide daily care, supervision, and guidance to children and youth with autism in a residential facility.
* Support communication, social skills, and daily living skills through individualized strategies.
* Foster a supportive, inclusive, and sensory-aware environment that encourages personal development and self-expression.
* Implement and follow individualized care plans, adapting approaches to meet each youth?s unique needs, goals, and abilities.
* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (families, educators, therapists, and other professionals) to provide consistent, autism-informed care.
* Facilitate structured recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities tailored to the interests and abilities of each youth.
* Maintain accurate documentation of progress, achievements, and challenges.
* Respond effectively to crisis or challenging behaviours using de-escalation techniques, proactive supports, and positive behaviour strategies.

*Qualifications*

* Minimum high school diploma or relevant experience supporting children/youth with autism or other developmental differences.
* Knowledge of autism spectrum disorder, child and youth development, and trauma-informed practices.
* Strong communication skills, including patience and adaptability when supporting different communication styles (verbal, nonverbal, AAC, etc.).
* Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

*Requirements*

* MCFD Criminal Record Check
* Valid driver?s license (or willingness to obtain)
* First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain)
* Tuberculosis Test (or willingness to obtain)
* Physician?s letter verifying ability to work in this field (form provided)
* Mandt training (or willingness to obtain)
* Food Safe Training (or willingness to obtain)
* Naloxone Training (or willingness to obtain)

*Schedule*

* 8-hour shifts
* Evening shifts (3pm-11pm)

*Licence/Certification*

* Class 5 Driver?s License (required)

*Work Location*

* In-person

Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $27.54 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 ? 40.0 per week

Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Extended health care



Application question(s):
* Do you have class 5 Driver License?

Experience:
* working in high-stress environments: 3 years (required)
* Child and Youth Work: 4 years (required)
* Youth with Autism : 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:
* MANDT TRANING OR NVCI (required)

Work Location: In person