Child and Youth Worker/Youth Support Worker

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 17, 2026
1 position

$23–$28 / hour

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Child and Youth Worker will support clients with emotional and behavioral regulation while fostering social and emotional skill development. They will also accompany youth into the community to participate in hobbies and interests aligned with their unique goals.

Job details

Child and Youth Worker/Youth Support Worker Independent Contractor Apply through this link to complete a short video-based interview & upload your resume: https://www.jobma.com/pre-recorded-job/MzQxOTI=/caregiver Our Purpose At Spark, we're on a mission to make a difference in the way community healthcare is done. As a leading healthcare organization, we are dedicated to supporting our clients with the autonomy to steer their healthcare journey and equipping them with the necessary resources to take control of their health. Spark is an innovative, award-winning, inclusive and equity focused organization that matches diverse clients to the best one to one care in the community. If you have a passion for helping people and wish to collaborate with a group of like-minded individuals who are committed, hardworking and dedicated, we invite you to become part of our network of healthcare providers! Child and Youth Worker/Youth Support Worker Our clients are incredible youth seeking care in Ottawa and nearby areas. After experiences such as trauma, complex medical diagnoses, mental health, or developmental disabilities, they are looking for: Supporting with regulating emotions and behaviours Developing social and emotional skills for healthy relationships Accompaniment and engagement into the community while participating with their hobbies and interests Understanding their unique needs and goals You would be the ideal candidate to work with us if you are passionate about working with youth, are reliable, love working in a team, and have a Child & Youth Worker degree or equivalent. Requirements: Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C Smartphone with a data plan Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last 6 months Assets: University and/or College education in a related field Valid G-class driver's licence with access to a reliable vehicle Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), CPI, or similar training Hours: Flexible and client dependent scheduling options are available. Caregiver has full autonomy in organizing and managing their schedule and availability based on client matches. Rate of Pay: $23-$28/hour Why Join Spark Lifecare? Flexible caseload and schedule: Whatever our clients age, background, or circumstances, we help them choose the perfect fit from our handpicked team of passionate, skilled and committed caregivers. As a caregiver with Spark, you have a voice in the matching process. We believe that your input will foster the best long-term relationships with your clients. At Spark, you'll have flexibility, autonomy and a team who truly cares about you. Access to mentorship and resources: At Spark, we value community, work life balance and career development. To help foster your personal and professional growth, we partner with Spark University, a non-profit focused on connecting, educating, and empowering caregivers. Spark U provides you with learning opportunities to make sure you are providing quality care for your clients. You can check them out at: www.sparku.ca Reward programs: Earn rewards for referring new team members and helping us grow our talented team. Inclusivity: Whatever your age, ability, orientation, ethnicity, race, culture, religion or gender identity - you are welcome. Our community is stronger and more vibrant when it is more diverse and inclusive. We are committed to a fair, equitable, inclusive, and accessible application and selection process. Accommodations: Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to us at recruit@sparkcares.ca Our recruitment process may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing applications while supporting efficiency and consistency. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team to ensure fair and equitable consideration. Check us out: www.sparkcares.ca

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Child & Youth Worker degree or equivalent and possess valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification. A Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last six months is also required for this position.