SUMMARY:

The Casual Support Worker provides trauma-informed, culturally safe support to Indigenous youth in care, responding on an on-call basis to cover open shifts as needed. This role requires flexibility, dependability, and a grounded presence in high-stress environments. Casual Support Workers play a key role in maintaining consistent support for youth by stepping in during scheduled staff absences, short-notice call-ins, and peak care periods.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Abstainer with at least three years continuous sobriety is a requirement by organizational policy.
· Post-Secondary education in Child and Youth Work, Social Services, Psychology, Indigenous Studies, or a related field.
· Knowledge of trauma-informed care, positive behaviour supports, and youth development
· Lived experience as an Indigenous person
· Familiarity with Indigenous cultures, languages, traditions, and the intergenerational impacts of colonialism and residential schools
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Above average problem-solving skills
· Must be able to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
· Ability to respond calmly in crisis and use de-escalation techniques effectively
· Clear vulnerable sector police check and valid driver’s license.
· Must possess a high level of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and the ability to respond calmly and respectfully under pressure
· Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a consistent, grounded presence in high-stress or emotionally charged environments
· Upon Hiring
· Crisis Prevention and Intervention CPI or similar (UMAB)
· Applied Suicide Intervention Training (ASIST)
· Fire Extinguisher Handling Training
· Infection Control Training
· CPR and First Aid Certification, WHMIS Training
· Safe Food Handling Training

· Build trusting, respectful relationships with children and youth in care through compassion, and cultural awareness.
· Support youth in developing coping skills, emotional regulation strategies, and prosocial behaviours.
· Implement individualized behaviour support plans in collaboration with full time staff, caregivers, etc.
· Provide crisis de-escalation and stabilization in accordance with agency protocols and trauma-informed practices.
· Maintain daily logs, behaviour tracking, incident reports, and other required documentation.
· Attend ongoing professional development and Indigenous cultural training.
· Advocate for the needs and voices of Indigenous youth within all systems of care.
· Ensure the safety and dignity of all children and youth under supervision.