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Child and Youth Worker

@ Elevation Child & Family Services

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Brampton, Ontario

$23–$25/hrOn-siteFull-timePart-time3+ years experience

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Overview

Elevation Child & Family Services is hiring Child and Youth Workers in Brampton for full-time rotating, full-time overnight and part-time weekend roles. The work supports children and youth in daily routines, with individualized care plans, collaboration with families and professionals, and documentation of progress and incidents. Candidates need at least 3 years of experience with children and youth, a valid G2 or G licence, and a vulnerable sector check within the last 12 months.

Pay:

$23–$25 an hour

Responsibilities:

Support children and youth in daily activities and routines
Develop and implement individualized care plans
Collaborate with families, educators and professionals
Promote a safe and positive environment
Document and report progress and incidents

Requirements summary:

Minimum 3 years working with children and youth with behavioural or mental health challenges
Understanding of child development, trauma-informed care and mental health
De-escalation and crisis management experience
Diploma or degree in child and youth care, social work, psychology or related field
Valid First Aid & CPR certification
Valid Safe Management or UMAB certification

Tools & skills

Care planning Mental health First Aid CPR G licence

Source and dates

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Employer posting date: 2026-11-11
First seen by our source: 2026-11-06
Source record updated: 2026-11-11

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Job details

Seniority	Mid level
Department	Social & community services
Experience	3+ years
Schedule	weekends, overnight
Travel	air: none · ground: none
Work setting	Care home
Position	Sitting and standing
Physical demands	physical moderate · computer moderate
Licences & certifications	First Aid & CPR, Safe Management, UMAB, G2, G
Driver’s licence	required
Background checks	vulnerable sector, references
Education	College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of study	Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Psychology

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Job description

About us

Elevation Child & Family Services is committed to providing exceptional support and services to children and families. Our team is dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

What you will do

Support children and youth in their daily activities and routines.
Develop and implement individualized care plans.
Collaborate with families, educators, and other professionals.
Promote a safe and positive environment.
Document and report on progress and incidents.

What we are looking for

Required: Minimum 3 years of experience working with children and youth, particularly those with behavioural or mental health challenges.
Required: Solid understanding of child and youth development theories, trauma-informed care, and mental health issues.
Required: Knowledge and practical experience with de-escalation techniques and crisis management.
Required: Diploma/Degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
Required: Valid First Aid & CPR Certification.
Required: Valid Safe Management or UMAB Certification.
Required: Valid G2 or G Driver’s Licence.
Required: Vulnerable Sector – Broad Record Check completed within the last 12 months

Why join us?

Opportunity to make a positive impact on children's lives.
Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Professional development opportunities.

Our Hiring process

Initial application review.
Interview with the team.
Reference and background checks.
Offer and onboarding.

Location/ Hiring Positions

Location: Brampton
Hiring Position: Full-Time Rotating, Full-Time Overnight, Part-Time Weekend

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Requirements summary:

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Elevation Child & Family Services

About us

What you will do

What we are looking for

Why join us?

Our Hiring process

Location/ Hiring Positions

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