Create safe and supportive environments for children and youth.
Provide trauma-informed, relationship-based care in therapeutic group homes and/or outreach contexts.
Work collaboratively in a Yukon First Nation cultural context.
Remain calm and focused during crisis and support clients with high physical and emotional needs.
Support clients who may present with challenging adaptive behaviours and/or complex care needs.
Work toward individualized goals with clients through recreational, vocational, life skills, daily living, or educational programs.
Provide care and support in a home-like or 24/7 living environment.
Participate in shift work including days, nights, and weekends
Requirements summary
Post-secondary education or training in child and youth care, counselling, psychology, sociology, social work, or related fields.
Experience working with and supporting vulnerable clients with challenging adaptive behaviours and/or complex care needs (e.g., developmental disabilities).
Experience working toward individualized goals with clients through recreational, vocational, life skills, daily living or educational programs in a collaborative, team-based context.
Ability to provide care and support in a home-like or 24/7 living environment.
Strong awareness of intergenerational trauma and understanding of adverse childhood experiences.
Trauma-informed practice and crisis/conflict intervention skills.
Excellent oral communication and strong collaborative/interpersonal skills.
Commitment to continuous personal and professional learning and development.
Solid commitment to professional ethical practice.
Pre-employment: RCMP security clearance (vulnerable sector), valid Class 5 driver’s licence (or equivalent), current First Aid and CPR Level C, WHMIS 2015, and TB screening.
Within first 6 months: CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute Training) and Risking Connection Training
Post-secondary education or training in child and youth care, counselling, psychology, sociology, social work or other related fieldsFlexibilityAdaptabilityPatienceDecision makingTrauma-informed practiceCrisis and conflict interventionCalm and focused during crisisEmpathetic and strengths-based approachCollaborative and interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationProfessional ethical practiceAbility to provide care and support in a home-like or 24/7 living environmentWorking with vulnerable clients with challenging adaptive behavioursWorking toward individualized goalsTeam-based program support
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 80 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 Lindsey.Anderson@yukon.ca
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Ann Caron, HR Consultant at 867-332-6273 or AnneLouise.Caron@yukon.ca Your benefits In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.
Benefits
Government of Yukon’s many benefits
Understanding impacts of adverse childhood experiences
Risk awareness and safety training readiness
Government of Yukon’s many 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. Check out:
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Working at Yukon government 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 clients who may present challenging adaptive behaviours and/or clients with complex care needs such as developmental disabilities;
Experience working toward individualized goals with clients 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 E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-9453. Eligibility List 6 months Post Date 19 June 2026 Close Date 10 July 2026
