Youth Care Worker – Christian Residential Ministry for Teen Boys
Rock Solid Refuge | Southwest Saskatchewan | Full-Time
Do you want your work to genuinely matter?
Rock Solid Refuge is a Christian residential treatment ministry for teenage boys struggling with addictions, behavioural challenges, family breakdown, and other life-controlling issues. Located on a 60-acre farm in beautiful southwest Saskatchewan, our 12–15 month live-in program helps young men experience transformation through Christ-centred discipleship, counselling, academics, mentorship, work projects, and healthy community living.
We are looking for mature, compassionate, and mission-minded individuals to join our team as Youth Care Workers.
This is not simply a job. It is an opportunity to invest deeply in the lives of struggling teenage boys while living and serving in close Christian community with other staff.
About the Role
Youth Care Workers play a central role in the daily life of our program. You will mentor, supervise, encourage, and support students throughout their day-to-day activities while helping create a safe, structured, and Christ-centred environment.
You will work alongside a team caring for approximately 8–10 students at a time through activities such as:
- Mentorship and relationship building
- Leading recreational activities and sports
- Gardening, farm, and outdoor projects
- Work projects and life-skills development
- Community living and daily routines
- Transportation and supervision
- Encouraging spiritual growth and healthy habits
This role requires emotional maturity, flexibility, teamwork, consistency, and a genuine heart for youth ministry.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking applicants who:
- Have a personal Christian faith and active spiritual life
- Are passionate about helping struggling youth
- Are emotionally resilient and teachable
- Work well on a team and within community living
- Are comfortable in a rural farm setting
- Can provide both compassion and healthy boundaries
- Are willing to relocate to southwest Saskatchewan
Experience in youth ministry, counselling, mentoring, education, addictions recovery, camp ministry, or residential care is valuable, but we are also willing to train the right candidate with the right heart and character.
What We Offer
- Meaningful full-time ministry work
- Comprehensive onboarding and staff training
- Weekly staff development and support
- Ongoing coaching and mentorship
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Staff housing options available
- On-site gym and meals while on shift
- A close-knit Christian staff community
- Rotational schedule with extended time off between shifts
Schedule
- Full-time rotational shifts
- Average 40–44 hours per week
- Typically 4–6 days on shift followed by 4–6 days off
- Staff may live on-site while on shift
- Some overnight shifts may be required
Location
Rock Solid Refuge is located approximately 30 minutes from Shaunavon, Saskatchewan. Applicants must be willing to relocate, commute reliably, or live in optional staff housing.
Application Questions
Please include responses to the following:
- What attracts you to ministry with teenage boys, and why do you believe you would thrive in this role?
- Describe a difficult challenge you have personally overcome and how it shaped your character or faith.
- Are you comfortable living and working in a rural ministry environment in southwest Saskatchewan?
- If selected, when would you be available to start?
Requirements
- Valid driver’s licence
- Ability to work in Canada
- Ability to work in-person in rural Saskatchewan
We welcome applications from across Canada from individuals who feel called to meaningful Christian ministry with youth.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- What attracts you to ministry with teenage boys, and why do you believe you would thrive in this role?
- Describe a difficult challenge you have personally overcome and how it shaped your character or faith.
- Are you comfortable living and working in a rural ministry environment in southwest Saskatchewan?
- If selected, when would you be available to start?
Work Location: In person
