Casual Youth Care Worker - Student Services
The Black Gold School Division extends from the New Sarepta area to the east, to the Warburg area to the west. It includes the municipalities of Beaumont, Devon, Thorsby, Calmar, City of Leduc and Leduc County. The Division Office is located in Nisku, and our jurisdiction borders the south boundary of the city of Edmonton.
The Youth Care Worker will work within our Early Intervention Pre-Kindergarten Program to implement a continuum of educational, social, and behavioural supports for children as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Applicants for this casual position should have the following qualifications and characteristics:
- Diploma in social work or child and youth care
- Child and Youth Care Association of Alberta membership, or willingness to obtain
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention & Positive Behavior Support are assets
- Experience and/or willingness to support children impacted by intergenerational trauma and developmental delays would be an asset
- Familiarity with the developmental, education, social, and recreational needs of children and youth
- Confidence in working with large groups
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to adapt, and a willingness to work in all geographic locations
- Note: this casual position is effective for the 2026-27 school year
- Base hourly rate: $29.50/hr
How to Apply
Email, quoting the competition number, attention to:
Michelle Unchulenko
Human Resources Coordinator
michelle.unchulenko@blackgold.ca
Applications must include (in one PDF document):
- Cover letter
- Resume
- List of referees (with contact details)
Application deadline: June 8, 2026
As a condition of employment, new employees are required to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check and Intervention Record Check at their own expense (prior to starting employment).
Black Gold School Division is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. BGSD celebrates and welcomes the diversity of all employees, stakeholders, and external personnel.
Thank you for showing an interest in this position. Only those candidates chosen for interview will be contacted.
Resumes of individuals not granted an interview will not be kept on file, and will be disposed of appropriately.