Make a Meaningful Impact — and Have Fun Doing It!
Who We Are
We’re more than just a leading Children’s Services Agency — we’re a passionate and supportive team that believes in making a difference while loving what we do.
CarePros specializes in Trauma-Informed Personalized Community Care and Agency Foster Care for children and youth with complex medical and behavioral needs. Our mission? Empowering youth through cultural connection, family reunification, and transition into adulthood.
Why This Is The One
Is it time to take your career one step closer to Program Supervision? We are looking for Lead Child and Youth Care Workers (CYCWs) in Edmonton, to set up youth for success after their time with CarePros by nurturing their physical, social, cultural, and emotional well-being. As your Program Supervisor's right hand, you'll exemplify our core values in everything you do. By showcasing your Service Excellence and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) skills, you'll be a clear model for CYCWs in day in and day out.
Hours of Work and Rotation: 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm, 6 days on 3 days off
Your Typical Day
Provide daily updates and report critical incidents
Support your youth in planning and reaching goals
Maintain daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service records
Compile data for Case Team meetings/stakeholder reporting
Attend legal appointments and required follow-up
Support the ongoing development of care plans and programs
Audit first aid supplies monthly
Create menus, track inventory, and maintain weekly shopping/grocery lists
Build relationship with your youth to guide and support them through mentorship, role modelling, and positive reinforcement
Contribute to recreation, life skills, cultural, and community connections planning
Facilitate and coordinate school, employment, and volunteering
Book and attend medical appointments (dental, optical, and psychiatry)
What You Bring To The Table
1+ years proven experience supporting youth with complex behavioural and mental health needs
Completion of a Degree or Diploma in Child and Youth Care or Social Work preferred
In-depth knowledge of child and youth care mental wellness, service excellence, therapeutic crisis intervention, and home care best practices
Unmatched written and verbal communication skills
Superb execution of documentation requirements for maintaining records and completing forms
Must-Haves
Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s Licence, 10-Year Alberta Driver’s Abstract, and Alberta auto insurance with $2 million liability in your name
Valid Standard First Aid + AED with CPR Level C
Clear Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check from the last 6 months
Clear Intervention Record Check from the last 6 months
Nice-To-Haves
Trauma-Informed Care
Suicide Prevention
Mental Health First Aid
Brain Story Certification
We Offer You
Group RRSP matching after 1 year of full-time employment
Comprehensive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Employee and Family Assistance Program)
Structured rotation for built-in balance and recharge time
Paid training and career development — because your growth matters!
An inclusive, diverse, and supportive culture where we work together to better serve our children and youth
At CarePros, we don’t just work hard — we celebrate wins, share laughs, and lift each other up. Here, you're part of something bigger, surrounded by people who believe in the power of community, connection, and caring.
Ready to Take Your Career to the Next Level?
If you're ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and youth, apply today!
We’re proud of the recognition our team has earned:
2024 ASTech Award for Change Maker: Company
2024 Social Impact ScaleUp of the Year
2021-2024 The Globe and Mail Canada’s Top Growing Companies
2022 New Innovators List - People Leader (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion)
2021 Canada's Safest Employer Awards
2020 Diversity Award of Distinction from Alberta Chambers of Commerce
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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