Maple Tree Consulting & Support Services is seeking full-time team members to join our Personalized Community Care (PCC) program — a 24/7 support model for high-risk youth requiring care beyond typical foster or group home settings.
Working in partnership with Children’s Services and Collaborative Service Delivery agencies, PCC staff provide a safe, stable home environment while building positive, lasting connections with youth. We focus on trauma-informed care and harm reduction, supporting youth in developing skills such as healthy relationships, appropriate boundaries, communication, and daily living routines.
What You’ll Do
- Provide 24/7 support in a residential setting, including evenings, weekends, and overnights on a rotating schedule.
- Model and teach life skills: self-care, hygiene, meal preparation, and household responsibilities.
- Apply trauma-informed and harm reduction approaches in daily interactions.
- Use crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques when needed.
- Support youth with specialized needs, including those with FASD diagnoses.
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow organizational protocols.
What You Bring
- Education: Diploma/Degree in Child & Youth Care, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Community Support, or a related Human Services field.
- New graduates from a Child & Youth Care program are encouraged to apply.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years working with high-risk youth in supportive care is preferred; equivalent education/experience will be considered.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License, reliable vehicle, current registration & insurance.
- Current (within 6 months) Criminal Record Check & Intervention Record Check.
- First Aid, Trauma-Informed Care, and Crisis Intervention/De-escalation training (preferred).
- Physical and mental resilience to work in high-demand, emotionally complex situations.
Why Join Maple Tree?
- Be part of a committed team making a lasting difference in the lives of youth.
- Work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your voice matters.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional growth and development.
Location Requirement: Must be able to reliably commute or relocate to Edmonton, AB prior to starting work.
NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities associated with the position. Rather, it provides an understanding of the position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00-$27.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
