Heritage Family Services is hiring full-time Child and Youth Care Workers for our Stabilization and Secure Program in Red Deer, Alberta. This position follows a 4 days on / 2 days off rotation, with 8-hour shifts.

We are seeking compassionate and dependable individuals who are often recognized as trustworthy, organized, and outgoing. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster positive, trauma-informed relationships with children and youth in care.

Key Responsibilities:

Build meaningful, respectful connections with youth and recognize their individuality

Promote safety and structure by discouraging elopement and adhering to the agency’s security protocols as outlined in the policy manual

Deliver structured routines and youth-driven activities

Assist with meal preparation and support daily living routines

Encourage positive self-image and celebrate individual identity

Advocate for each youth’s needs, including access to the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate

Foster an emotionally safe and supportive environment based on each youth’s emotional needs

Guide youth in developing essential life skills such as emotional regulation, cognitive flexibility, and social reasoning

Requirements and Qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age or older

Completion of, or enrollment in, a Social Work or Human Services-related post-secondary program is an asset

Understanding and respect for Indigenous culture, practices, and values in caregiving

Inclusive mindset with the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, and sexual orientations; familiarity with inclusive language and pronouns is preferred

Strong cross-cultural communication skills and the ability to support marginalized populations effectively

Successful applicants must complete pre-employment checks including: Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector), Child Intervention Check, proof of vaccination, and a current Driver’s Abstract

Mandatory Requirements:

If you are selected as the successful candidate, you will be required to provide the following documents as a condition of employment upon receiving the job offer

A Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector) that is dated within the last 6 months

A Child Intervention Check that is dated within the last 6 months

Proof of eligibility to work in Canada

Class 5 Alberta Government Issued Driver’s License

A Driver's Abstract that is dated within the last 6 months

Copy of education listed in resume.

*Please note that given the nature of our work, proficiency in both spoken and written English is required.

Why Join Heritage Family Services?

We are a relationship-focused organization dedicated to supporting children and families using an attachment-based and developmental care model. Our frontline staff are trained in Therapeutic and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and are supported by a skilled Clinical Team. With over 40 years of trusted service across Alberta, we offer a positive and supportive workplace that attracts both new and experienced professionals in the human services field. Our core values—authenticity, service, quality, and responsibility—guide everything we do.

Heritage Family Services is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. This opportunity is only available to individuals who are legally permitted to work in Canada.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.64 per hour

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person