Youth Housing Program offers Community Group Care that journeys with youth aged 13 to 17 years old that have complex needs and require trauma-informed, developmentally responsive, therapeutic milieu care environments that can safely and successfully meet their care needs.
As a Support Worker you are responsible for supporting the overall safety, development and well-being of the youth through individualized care, relationship practice and case management. This includes working in conjunction with the youths Care Team to foster their overall spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental wellness. The Support Worker is responsible for completing all household-related duties, including cleaning to maintain a safe, clean and supportive home for the youth.
What you bring to the team
- Diploma or Degree in Child and Youth Care (CYC), Social Work, Human Services, or related field.
- Minimum 2 years supporting marginalized populations; youth-specific experience is an asset.
- Familiarity with trauma-informed, harm-reduction, and solution-focused practices.
- Strong interpersonal, empathetic, and non-judgmental communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
- Passion about empowering youth, committed to creating safe and inclusive spaces, and ready to support young people through critical transitions.
Important work you will do at e4c
- Maintain household cleanliness per guidelines and licensing/accreditation standards.
- Perform basic yard maintenance (e.g., snow removal, raking, litter pickup).
- Ensure household is stocked with cleaning/personal care supplies and linens.
- Complete required documentation (OH&S, cleaning checklists, perimeter checks).
- Report maintenance and repair needs to the Overnight Lead.
- Administer and document prescribed medication according to protocol.
- Build positive rapport with youth through supportive, active listening.
- Model and encourage positive communication, conflict resolution, and respect.
- Maintain respectful relationships with neighbors and community members.
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Robust Benefits Package
- RRSP Matching
- Health Spending Account
- 3 Weeks Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
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 (IRC).
