About this role
Valley Hill Youth Treatment Centre is seeking casual 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 Casual Youth Care Worker role involves providing care, supervision, and programming in a structured, trauma-informed, and culturally respectful environment. Casual Youth Care Workers reports to the Clinical Supervisor and plays 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. Key Responsibilities Provide direct care and supervision in support of daily routines.Facilitate or assist with groups, cultural activities, and land-based programming.Respond appropriately to crises, incidents, or behavioural concerns.Complete documentation as required.Work in collaboration with the team, families, and communities.Demonstrate respect and concern for Participants and their families; colleagues, and others with whom I work with, honouring their beliefs, values, customs, and culture even if they are different from my own.Uphold confidentiality, professional boundaries, and centre policies.Valley Hill programming is heavily based on the teachings of Indigenous Culture and Land Based Learning; indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.