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Transitional Support Worker

Yukon Government -
Whitehorse, YT

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Job details

Part-time | Full-time
$35.60–$41.22 an hour
10 days ago

Qualifications

Crisis intervention
Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
CPR Certification
Class 5 Licence
Trauma-informed care
Work with children and youth (Client populations)
Post-secondary education
Experience working with children
First Aid Certification
Decision making
Working with children with developmental disabilities
Working with children and youth
Individuals with challenging behaviour care
Communication skills

Full job description

Department

Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Transitional Support Services Homes

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Auxiliary On-Call

End Date

Full/Part Time

Auxiliary

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

Classification

SS11

Salary

$35.60 - $41.22

Union

YEU

Days Off

As Per Rotation

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference.

Job Summary and Requirements

This posting

This posting will be used to fill auxiliary on call positions working 80 bi-weekly.

This posting will also be used for Anticipatory full-time term positions.

It will establish a 6-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.

Who we are

Transitional Support Services provides trauma-informed and relationship-based care to children and youth through therapeutic group homes and outreach services. The young people we work with have often experienced trauma and loss and may present with a wide range of adaptive behaviours.

Your role

We are looking for Transitional Support Workers who are dedicated to creating safe and supportive environments for our children and youth, and who are committed to working from an empathetic and strengths-based approach. This takes energy, patience, adaptability, creativity and flexibility in the workplace. We are looking for individuals who are able to remain calm and focused during crisis. An individual who has excellent decision making skills, and who are reliable. Additionally, we are looking for individuals who understand, and are committed to, working collaboratively in a Yukon First Nation cultural context, and who have a strong understanding of intergenerational trauma.

For more information on this job, please contact Lindsey Anderson, Professional Development Coordinator, Transitional Support Services at [email protected]
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Ann Caron, HR Consultant at 867-332-6273 or [email protected]

Your benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

Your career, your home, your lifestyle

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

Important application and job requirements

Essential qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

Post-secondary education or training in the areas of child and youth care, counselling, psychology, sociology, social work or other related fields;
Experience working with and supporting vulnerable children and youth who may present challenging adaptive behaviours and/or children and youth with complex care needs such as developmental disabilities;
Experience working toward individualized goals with children and youth through recreational, vocational, life skills, daily living or educational programs in a collaborative and team-based context.

Candidates who have education, training and /or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications may be equally considered.

It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

Ability to provide care and support to individuals in a home like or 24/7 living environment;
A genuine interest in clients of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds; particularly Yukon First Nations and a strong awareness of intergenerational trauma;
An understanding of the impacts related to adverse childhood experiences and the effects on development;
Trauma informed practice, crisis and conflict intervention skills;
Excellent oral communication that demonstrates strong collaborative and interpersonal skills;
Demonstrates continuous personal and professional learning and development;
Solid commitment to professional ethical practice.

It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

Conditions of employment

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

Conditions of Pre-employment: RCMP security clearance working with vulnerable sector; Valid Class 5 driver’s licence or equivalent; Current valid First Aid and CPR Level C, WHMIS 2015 and TB screening.

Conditions within the first 6 months of hire: CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute Training), and Risking Connection Training

Job requirements

This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

Working in a 24/7 environment; shift work entailing days and nights and weekends, with vulnerable child and youth clients of various ages and genders. Clients may present with high physical and emotional needs and possibly aggressive behaviour. Physical activity within a home-like environment required.

Learn more

For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email [email protected] or phone 867-667-9453.

Eligibility List

6 months

Post Date

24 August 2026

Close Date

14 September 2026

Job Description

HSS - Transitional Support Worker May 14 2021

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