Child and Youth Case Worker

Role overview

This Whitehorse-based position is part of Transitional Support Services, where children and youth are supported through trauma-informed, relationship-centered care in therapeutic group homes and outreach settings. The young people served may have faced trauma and loss and may show a broad range of adaptive behaviours.

The Child and Youth Case Worker reports to the Supervisor of Transitional Support Services and provides shift-level oversight to front-line staff, along with intensive therapeutic and practical support to young people dealing with behavioural, social, emotional, or addiction-related challenges linked to adverse childhood experiences. Work may occur in the home, in the community, or in both settings.

Working alongside the Supervisor and the wider care team, including clinical staff when needed, the role turns the overall care plan into day-to-day action. This includes creating, carrying out, and evaluating care and therapeutic plans that respond to the needs of children and youth while guiding front-line staff in their daily work.

Assignment details

This competition may be used to hire anticipatory permanent full-time employees working 75 bi-weekly hours. It will also create a 12-month eligibility list that may be used to staff similar vacancies.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-related supervision of front-line workers during assigned shifts.
• Deliver intensive support and therapeutic care to children and youth with behavioural, emotional, social, or addiction-related needs.
• Support young people in home-based and community-based settings as required.
• Work with the Supervisor and the broader care team to put the care plan into practice.
• Develop, implement, and assess individualized, group, and/or family therapeutic plans.
• Offer day-to-day direction to front-line staff.
• Collaborate with clinical professionals when appropriate.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Child and Youth Care, or Social Work is required.
• Equivalent consideration will be given to applicants with a diploma in Child and Youth Care or Social Work, provided they also meet the experience requirements.
• Experience creating and carrying out individual, group, and/or family therapeutic plans for children and youth.
• Experience in therapeutic programs serving traumatized youth and those with challenging behaviours.
• Experience working with people from a range of cultures.
• Applicants should demonstrate a sincere interest in engaging at-risk youth and their families in therapeutic work.
• Understanding of child abuse, trauma, and how these affect development in childhood.
• Self-awareness regarding how personal behaviour can influence therapeutic work and crisis management.
• Strong leadership ability, along with well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must meet hiring conditions that include RCMP security clearance with vulnerable sector screening, a valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s licence, First Aid and CPR certification, and TB screening.
• Work schedule is Monday to Friday, with possible weekend overtime.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Access to a broad range of financial and non-financial employee benefits offered by the Government of Yukon.
• Opportunity to build a career within the Yukon public service.
• Community-focused work in a setting that combines professional development with the lifestyle, cultural, and recreational advantages of Yukon.

Additional information

For questions about the position, contact Michael Bergman, A/Manager, Transitional Support Services, at Michael.Bergman@yukon.ca.

For recruitment-related questions, contact Ann Caron, HR Consultant, at 867-332-6273 or annelouise.caron@yukon.ca.

Applicants are advised to review guidance on preparing a resume and cover letter, as well as interview process information, if needed.

Eligibility list

This recruitment will establish a 12-month eligibility list for similar roles.