Reach Youth Services is currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as a full-time day Youth Care Practitioner.
Sunday - Thursday: 7:00am-3:00pm
Position Overview
As a Youth Care Worker, you will provide direct care, supervision, and support to youth in a home setting. The role emphasizes relationship-building, youth engagement, and positive role modeling to foster growth, healing, and empowerment in young people.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide daily care and supervision to youth with a focus on safety, respect, and individual needs.
- Build healthy, supportive relationships with youth through active engagement and mentorship.
- Support day-to-day routines including:- Meal preparation- Medication distribution- Housekeeping and facility maintenance- Oversight of youth chores and laundry
- Maintain accurate documentation, including shift logs and incident reports.
- Encourage and participate in recreational and physical activities tailored to youth interests.
- Promote and facilitate participation in culturally relevant and community-based programming.
- Support youth in life skills development including emotional regulation, healthy living, and independent living skills.
- Ensure a clean and safe environment by completing daily and scheduled cleaning tasks.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Criminal Record Check (current and satisfactory; dated within 3 months of hire)
- Child Abuse Registry Check (current and satisfactory; dated within 3 months of hire)
- Valid First Aid/CPR certification
- Valid Manitoba driver’s license
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification (preferred or willing to obtain)
- Physically, mentally, and emotionally able to perform the required duties
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to maintain professional documentation
- Understanding of trauma-informed care, complex needs and high-risk behaviors, and youth in crisis
- Experience working with youth in a residential or community setting is an asset
- Ability and availability to work shift work, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
Why Join Reach Youth Services?
At Reach Youth Services, we believe in the power of connection and support. Our team works together to create a safe and nurturing environment where youth can build trust, learn essential life skills, and move toward a brighter future. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, we’d love to hear from you.
Reach Youth Services has a comprehensive benefit package which includes but is not limited to extended health care, dental care, vision care, group life insurance.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to:
Human Resources
Email: [email protected]
Reach Youth Services supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application. We appreciate all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: From $21.58 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person
