Child & Youth Care Worker (2) - Child & Youth Home

Position: Child & Youth Care Worker (2) Department: Child & Youth Home
Job Classification: Part-time (safety 
sensitive)
Reports to: Group Home Coordinator YGH 1
Job Summary: The Child & Youth Care Worker will be an essential part of the Group home team; assisting with on-going 
development of the youth and children. The Care Worker will provide supervision, transportation, and assist with the 
daily routines of each child and youth. Care workers will abide by the provincial legislation, policies, and procedures, 
along with the Onion Lake Health Board Inc. Policy Manual. Working 24-32 hours per week. 
Job Duties:
• Participate in the preparation of the youth’s case plan – short- and long-term goals; provide input into case 
plans.
• Encourage and facilitate appropriate family involvement during the care of the youth.
• Consistently provide stable, mature, sensitive, and caring role-model to the youth.
• Establish and implement clearly defined behavioural expectations, rules, and limits that are harmonized with 
the abilities of the youth.
• Participate actively in the basic life skills with the youth.
• Daily documentation (daily behavioural, incident, contact notes, medication dispensing form, etc.)
• Monitor and supervise youth daily by following the daily routines. 
• Driving, coordinating, and participating in any organized trips and/or short excursions.
• Debrief with all other Group Home staff.
• Maintains effective communication and liaison with other Onion Lake First Nations Agencies (ICFS, Schools, 
RCMP, Health, etc.)
Job Skills & Qualifications: 
• Minimum Grade 12.
• Certificate in Early Childhood Development and/or related education.
• Strong communication skills; Team player.
• Experience in documentation and report writing.
• A valid class 5 driver’s license; Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.
• First-Aid & CPR an asset.
• Medication administration training.
• Safe food handling certification.
• Trauma- informed care training. 
• Experience supporting children with developmental, behaviour and emotional needs.
• Experience with children affected by trauma, addictions, or prenatal exposure.
• Experience maintaining routines, documentation, and safety standards.
• Strong understanding of First Nations Culture, History and Traditions. 
• Experience working in a First Nations Community. 
• Must be available to work a variety of shifts including evenings, nights and weekends, and holidays as required.
DEADLINE DATE: August 13, 2026