Back-on-Track Child & Youth Behavior Specialist
Position Title: Back-on-Track Child & Youth Behavior Specialist
Pay Grid: $21-$23/hr
Reports To: Director of Community Programs
Department: Community
Hours: Temporary Position-end date June 26, 2026
Our Culture:
YMCA of Southeastern Alberta strives to integrate our commitment to diversity and social inclusion in all that we do. We believe that strong leadership is created through the sharing of diverse experiences and perspectives. We actively seek candidates who embody these principles and who reflect the many dimensions of the communities we serve. We are a charitable organization that provides health and fitness opportunities, employment services, licensed childcare, and various community programs in Medicine Hat, Redcliff, and Brooks. When you work at the YMCA, you’ll play an important part in building strong, thriving communities while positively impacting people’s lives. Join our team at the Y, a place where everyone belongs — including you!
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day, demonstrating our values in action.
We do the right thing.
We are caring, respectful, honest, and responsible in all that we do.
We put people first.
We believe in each other – honouring our strengths, diversity, perspectives, and passions.
We keep our promises.
We do what we say we will do.
We lead by example.
We are courageous, speaking with conviction and always willing to listen and collaborate.
What qualifications are we looking for?
At the YMCA of Southeastern Alberta, we strive to ensure our employees are a good fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals.
The successful candidate will have the following:
Education/Certifications/Credentials/Professional Registration
• Diploma/Degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Care Counselling related field
• Child Development Certificate (Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 are preferred however on the job training and support to obtain your level 1 will be provided)
• 2-3 years’ experience in youth intervention work
• Standard Child Care First Aid with CPR Level C
• Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a class 07 automobile insurance coverage business use (or pleasure with occasional business use) and a minimum of $2,000,000 in liability coverage
• Child Intervention Check
Knowledge & Skills
• Ability to utilize a strengths-based approach to support children and adolescents in their success in their programs
• Ability to act professionally in all situations, representing the YMCA according to its core values
• Able to deal with difficult situations and complaints with confidence as well as the ability to de- escalate situations as needed
• Excellent customer services, organization, case management and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and Leadership skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to direct personal performance to achieve desired results without constant direct supervision
• Knowledge of Healthy childhood development and effective behavioral intervention strategies for children and youth
• Ability to plan, organize and implement daily programming
• Ability to actively participate and lead children in a variety of activities
• Knowledge of Alberta Child Care Act and Regulations
What does this role look like at the YMCA of Southeastern Alberta?
Under the supervision of the Director of Community Programs, the Back-on-Track Behavior Specialist provides support to children/youth while they attend our Back-on-Track program. This program offers support to high school students, who, for various reasons, have been suspended from school. This program runs during the school year for 10 months, during the summer 2 months this position will work in our Camp Jude licensed day camp for school-aged children.
The Benefits to Joining our team:
• 2 weeks paid vacation after 3 months prorated based on start date
• 1 week of PTO after 3 months prorated based on start date
• Paid wellness days
• Paid Employment Anniversary Date, and Birthday
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Health Plus Membership with 15% discount for family members
Please Apply:
With a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references (email addresses and phone numbers) who can attest to your character and previous work and/or volunteer performance.
Please send application packages to:
Becky Verishine, Community Services
Director of Community Services
525 2nd St SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0C5