Child and youth worker

*Job Summary* We are seeking dedicated and compassionate *Child and Youth Care Workers* to join our team as a Full Time Evening staff members. In this role, you will support *children and youth with autism that has high behaviours* in a residential setting. Your primary focus will be on creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment that respects each individual?s strengths, promotes emotional well-being, and supports positive growth and independence. *Responsibilities* * Provide daily care, supervision, and guidance to children and youth with autism in a residential facility. * Support communication, social skills, and daily living skills through individualized strategies. * Foster a supportive, inclusive, and sensory-aware environment that encourages personal development and self-expression. * Implement and follow individualized care plans, adapting approaches to meet each youth?s unique needs, goals, and abilities. * Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (families, educators, therapists, and other professionals) to provide consistent, autism-informed care. * Facilitate structured recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities tailored to the interests and abilities of each youth. * Maintain accurate documentation of progress, achievements, and challenges. * Respond effectively to crisis or challenging behaviours using de-escalation techniques, proactive supports, and positive behaviour strategies. *Qualifications* * Minimum high school diploma or relevant experience supporting children/youth with autism or other developmental differences. * Knowledge of autism spectrum disorder, child and youth development, and trauma-informed practices. * Strong communication skills, including patience and adaptability when supporting different communication styles (verbal, nonverbal, AAC, etc.). * Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. *Requirements* * MCFD Criminal Record Check * Valid driver?s license (or willingness to obtain) * First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain) * Tuberculosis Test (or willingness to obtain) * Physician?s letter verifying ability to work in this field (form provided) * Mandt training (or willingness to obtain) * Food Safe Training (or willingness to obtain) * Naloxone Training (or willingness to obtain) *Schedule* * 8-hour shifts * Evening shifts (3pm-11pm) *Licence/Certification* * Class 5 Driver?s License (required) *Work Location* * In-person Job Type: Casual Pay: From $27.54 per hour Expected hours: 8.0 ? 40.0 per week Benefits: * Casual dress * Extended health care Application question(s): * Do you have class 5 Driver License? Experience: * working in high-stress environments: 3 years (required) * Child and Youth Work: 4 years (required) * Youth with Autism : 3 years (required) Licence/Certification: * MANDT TRANING OR NVCI (required) Work Location: In person