Description
POSITION TYPE CASUAL
Position Summary:
We are seeking compassionate, responsible, and resilient individuals to join our team as Casual Residential Care Providers in a specialized residential program supporting two homes, each with two high-risk teenage girls, currently in the care of CFS.
The youth in this home have experienced sexual exploitation, trauma, addictions and complex emotional and behavioral needs. Staff play a critical role in providing consistent supervision, emotional support, safety planning, and trauma-informed care within a caring, supportive, non-judgemental, culturally appropriate home.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 24/7 supervision and care within a residential home environment.
- Build safe, trusting relationships with youth who have experienced trauma and exploitation.
- Support youth in developing life skills, emotional regulation, and healthy coping strategies.
- Implement individual care plans, safety plans, and behavioural support strategies.
- Maintain a safe environment and monitor high-risk behaviours, including potential exploitation risks.
- Respond calmly and effectively to crisis situations or escalations.
- Accompany youth to appointments, school, and community activities.
- Complete accurate documentation and shift reports.
- Work collaboratively with CFS workers, clinicians, and program staff.
- Follow all agency policies, safety protocols, and confidentiality requirements.
Qualifications:
- Experience working with high-risk youth, trauma, exploitation, or the child welfare system preferred.
- Education in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field is an asset.
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed and harm-reduction approaches.
- Ability to maintain firm boundaries while building supportive relationships.
- Strong crisis management and de-escalation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Requirements:
- Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector
- Child Abuse Registry Check
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License is an asset
- First Aid & CPR Certification
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention training (or willingness to obtain)
Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.
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