About Renew Supervision Services and Renew Child and Youth Homes (RCYH)
Renew Supervision Services provides family-centred supports for children, youth, and families navigating complex circumstances. As part of Renew’s growing continuum of care, Renew Child and Youth Homes provides small-setting, home-style residential care for children and youth who need structure, stability, and individualized support.
At RCYH, care happens in the moments that matter most: school mornings, meals, homework, transitions, family contact, activities, big emotions, and helping a child or youth try again after a difficult moment. Our work is clinically guided, relationship-based, and grounded in everyday routines that help children and youth build coping skills, life skills, and a stronger sense of stability.
We are looking for Child and Youth Workers who understand that residential care is more than supervision. It is about noticing what each child or youth needs, and helping to create a home environment where daily life feels personal.
About the Role
We are seeking skilled and experienced Child and Youth Workers to support children and youth in our Pickering residential home and, when needed, in community-based settings.
This role is ideal for someone who has experience supporting children and youth with complex needs and who can bring professionalism, warmth, strong boundaries, and practical judgment into the home. The successful candidate will support daily routines, safety, life skills, emotional regulation, school and community participation, and individualized Plans of Care.
Available Shifts
Applicants are asked to indicate their availability for the following shifts:
- 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
- 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Weekday, weekend, and holiday availability may be required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct support, supervision, and guidance to children and youth in a residential care setting
- Support children and youth through daily routines, including mornings, meals, hygiene, homework, bedtime, chores, appointments, activities, and transitions
- Help children and youth build life skills, coping skills, social skills, and pro-social behaviours
- Follow individualized Plans of Care, safety plans, coping plans, and supervision expectations
- Respond to challenging behaviour using calm, trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate strategies
- Support children and youth with emotional, behavioural, developmental, mental health, or dual-diagnosis needs
- Create a warm, structured, age-appropriate environment that reflects the child or youth’s interests, culture, identity, and needs
- Plan or support activities that may include recreation, creative activities, community outings, life skills, school support, or quiet routines
- Accompany and transport children and youth to school, appointments, family contact, employment, recreation, and community activities
- Maintain accurate, timely, and professional documentation, including daily notes, incident documentation, progress updates, and communication with the care team
- Communicate relevant observations to supervisors, clinical supports, placing agencies, and care team members as appropriate
- Participate in staff meetings, case discussions, care planning, and team communication
- Assist with household tasks that support the safe and smooth operation of the home
- Maintain confidentiality and follow all RCYH policies, procedures, reporting expectations, and professional boundaries
- Uphold Renew’s commitment to Service Excellence in all interactions with children, youth, colleagues, placing agencies, families, and community partners
Qualifications
- College diploma or university degree in a related field, such as Child and Youth Worker, Child and Youth Care, Developmental Services Worker, Social Service Worker, Behavioural Science, Psychology, Social Work, or a related discipline
- Experience supporting children or youth with complex needs in residential, child welfare, community, school, hospital, developmental services, or mental health settings
- Experience supporting children or youth with mental health needs, developmental disabilities, Autism, FASD, trauma histories, behavioural needs, or dual diagnoses
- Ability to work independently while following direction, policies, care plans, and reporting procedures
- Strong communication skills with children, youth, colleagues, supervisors, placing agencies, families, and care teams
- Ability to remain calm, professional, and grounded during challenging situations
- Strong documentation skills and attention to detail
- Comfort supporting household routines and participating in the daily life of the home
- Valid driver’s licence and comfort transporting children and youth safely
- Ability to lift a minimum of 15 lbs when needed
- Flexibility to work days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
Successful candidates must provide or be willing to obtain:
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Broad Record Check and/or Child Welfare Check, if required by Renew or placing agency
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Ministry-approved crisis intervention training, such as UMAB, CPI, BMS, or equivalent
- Valid driver’s licence
- Any additional onboarding, training, or documentation required by Renew or RCYH
Assets
- Experience in a licensed residential care or group home setting
- Experience with Children’s Aid Societies, Indigenous child and family well-being agencies, or other placing agencies
- Experience supporting Plans of Care, safety plans, behavioural support plans, or individualized service plans
- Experience with data collection, incident reporting, and professional case documentation
- Training in trauma-informed practice, attachment, emotional regulation, Autism, FASD, mental health, or cultural safety
- Experience supporting school routines, family contact, community participation, or transition planning
Why Join Renew and RCYH?
This is meaningful work in a small, team-based residential setting where the details matter. You will be part of a growing service that is working to create warm, structured, clinically guided homes for children and youth who need more than a placement.
At Renew and RCYH, staff are supported through training, supervision, team communication, and clinical guidance. We value people who are reliable, reflective, and willing to learn. If you are looking for a role where your experience can directly support children and youth through daily routines, relationships, and moments of growth, we welcome your application.
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Are you comfortable transporting clients in your personal vehicle?
- Are you available for shifts weekdays from 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.?
- On weekdays, are you available for overnight shifts (11:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.)?
- On weekends, are you available for shifts from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.?
- On weekends, are you available for shifts from 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.?
- Do you live in Pickering or the surrounding area?
Experience:
- Child and Youth Worker: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- driving licence with access to a vehicle? (required)
- First Aid and CPR C Certification (required)
Work Location: In person
