Youth Worker
Core
Provide high-quality, person-centred, trauma-informed care to young people in residential settings, implementing individualized care plans and therapeutic programs.
Role type
Youth Worker (residential care)
Builds
Residential care programs and therapeutic support for young people
Domain
Social services / Youth welfare / Residential care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, individualized care planning, therapeutic program implementation, community access facilitation, skill-building coaching, multidisciplinary collaboration, compliance documentation
Preferred skills
Experience with complex behaviors, emotional resilience, independent and team-based work, adaptability
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Deliver respectful, trauma-informed, and person-centred care; Implement individualised care plans and therapeutic programs; Support inclusion through community access, recreation, and everyday skill-building; Model positive, courageous behaviours that promote safety and resilience; Work collaboratively with families, caseworkers, and multidisciplinary teams; Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with legislative and organizational requirements
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC