child youth worker jobs in Peterborough, ON

Are you an experienced Child and Youth Care Practitioner looking for a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference while experiencing life in Northern Quebec? We are seeking Child and Youth Care Practitioners who are interested in working in remote northern communities, building meaningful connections, and making a positive impact on the lives of youth.

You will support children and youth aged 6–17 experiencing behavioural challenges in group homes and behavioural rehabilitation centres across four remote Northern Quebec communities, helping foster positive development, build resilience, and create safe, supportive environments.

This role is ideal for someone who embraces new experiences, adapts well to change, and wants to combine rewarding work with the opportunity to explore life in the North.

About Fly-In/Fly-Out Assignments

This is an as-needed, non-rotational role. Assignments are typically 6–8 weeks, with some lasting up to 12 weeks, depending on program needs.

While on assignment, you will work 37.75 hours per week. Work may be scheduled on any day of the week, including weekends, based on operational needs.

There is no guaranteed number of assignments per year or set rotation. Opportunities to return for additional assignments may be available based on program needs and your availability. Candidates must be comfortable with periods between assignments when work may not be available, as well as spending extended periods away from home in remote isolated communities where cell service and resources are limited.

Duties

• Apply intervention plans for clients and provide positive reinforcement for client behaviour.
• Observe, analyze, and record client behaviours, while implementing emergency protocol’s, crisis interventions, and non-violent physical interventions as needed.
• Organize, supervise and coordinate activities inside and outside the centre.
• Teach life skills to clients and help with daily routines and programming.
• Comply with safety and prevention measures.
• Attend and participate in team meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant frontline experience working with children and youth experiencing behavioural challenges, preferably in residential care or a comparable setting.
• Relevant post-secondary diploma or degree in Child and Youth Care, Psychology, Social Work, or a related discipline.
• Valid, unrestricted driver's licence and clean driver's abstract.
• Recent Clear Criminal Record Check
• Negative two-step tuberculosis (TB) test.
• Fluency in English; French or Inuktitut is an asset.
• Willingness to travel to and work in remote communities for extended assignments, with flexibility.

Pay: $42.00 per hour

Application question(s):

• Do you have a post-secondary education in child and youth care, degree in psychology, social work, or another relevant degree or diploma?
• How many years experience do you have working frontline with children and youth with behavioral challenges?
• This is an as-needed, non-rotational role. There is no guaranteed number of assignments per year or set rotation. Opportunities to return for additional assignments may be available based on program needs and your availability. Candidates must be comfortable with periods between assignments when work may not be available. Do you have any concerns with this?

Licence/Certification:

• full unrestricted drivers license and clean abstract (preferred)

Work Location: In person