Can you see yourself empowering young people to overcome their daily challenges? Child and Youth Care Workers are responsible for therapeutic rapport and helping children, adolescents, and their families with concerns regarding social, emotional, behavioural, and mental health issues.
Your role will require high levels of compassion and professionalism as you work with other industry professionals to analyze and determine the best course of action for the well-being of children, youth and their families.
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These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Grade 12 or equivalent
Personal interview
A written personal profile
Clear Conduct Certificate
Mandatory 15-20 hours of volunteer or previous child and youth care work experience
Written supervisor recommendation from mandatory volunteer experience or child and youth care work experience
A vulnerable sector search is required
NS Only: Child Abuse Registration |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.