Youth Care Worker

Valley Hill Youth Treatment Centre is seeking Youth Care Workers to support youth between the

ages of 12-17 years of age who are receiving inpatient residential treatment, living with mental health and

addictions challenges. The role involves providing care, supervision, and programming in a structured,

trauma-informed, Indigenous-focused and culturally respectful environment. Youth Care Workers reports

to the Director, Clinical Operations and play a vital role in maintaining safety, building positive relationships

with youth, and supporting therapeutic goals and daily routines, group activities, and land-based or

experiential programming.   As an important member of an interdisciplinary team, the Youth Care Worker is

primarily responsible for the care & supervision of the clients. Utilizing a client-centered approach, the

Youth Care Worker must be able to provide proactive solutions when addressing complex and challenging

behaviours.  Specifically, the Youth Care Worker must have the ability to recognize potential safety risks to

the wellbeing of self, clients, staff and others.  The incumbent must be a positive role model for youth and

have values that include integrity, respect and commitment to teamwork in an environment that has a

culture of shared responsibility for quality and service excellence.