youth worker
Title posted on Talent.com - Child and Youth Worker Youth Support Worker
Posted on September 15, 2026 by Employer details Spark Lifecare
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<p><b><strong>Child and Youth Worker/Youth Support Worker</strong></b></p><p><i><b><strong>Independent Contractor</strong></b></i></p><p><i><b><strong>Apply through this link to complete a short video-based interview & upload your resume: https://www.jobma.com/pre-recorded-job/NDUzMjE=/halifax-caregiver</strong></b></i></p><p><span>At Spark Lifecare, we do healthcare differently. We officially launched in Halifax, Nova Scotia in Summer of 2026, and we're excited to be building our local network of talented healthcare professionals to provide exceptional care to clients in the community.</span><br><span>Join our network of healthcare providers and be among the first to hear about new client referrals!</span></p><p><i><b><strong>Our Purpose</strong></b></i></p><p><i><em>At Spark, we're on a mission to make a difference in the way community healthcare is done. As a leading healthcare organization, we are dedicated to supporting our clients with the autonomy to steer their healthcare journey and equipping them with the necessary resources to take control of their health.</em></i></p><p><i><em>Spark is an innovative, award-winning, inclusive and equity focused organization that matches diverse clients to the best one to one care in the community. If you have a passion for helping people and wish to collaborate with a group of like-minded individuals who are committed, hardworking and dedicated, we invite you to become part of our network of healthcare providers!</em></i></p><p><b><strong>Child and Youth Worker/Youth Support Worker</strong></b></p><p><span>Our clients are incredible youth seeking care in Halifax and the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) areas. After experiences such as trauma, complex medical diagnoses, mental health, or developmental disabilities, they are looking for:</span></p><ul><li><span>Supporting with regulating emotions and behaviours</span></li><li><span>Developing social and emotional skills for healthy relationships</span></li><li><span>Accompaniment and engagement into the community while participating with their hobbies and interests</span></li><li><span>Understanding their unique needs and goals</span></li></ul><p><span>You would be the ideal candidate to work with us if you are passionate about working with youth, are reliable, love working in a team, and have a Child & Youth Worker degree or equivalent.</span></p><p><b><strong>Requirements:</strong></b></p><ul><li><span>Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C</span></li><li><span>Smartphone with a data plan</span></li><li><span>Vulnerable Sector Check completed within the last 6 months</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><b><strong>Assets:</strong></b></p><ul><li><span>University and/or College education in a related field</span></li><li><span>Valid Class 5 driver's licence with access to a reliable vehicle</span></li><li><span>Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), CPI, or similar training</span></li></ul><p><b><strong>Hours:</strong></b></p><p><span>Flexible and client dependent scheduling options are available.</span></p><p><i><em>Caregiver has full autonomy in organizing and managing their schedule and availability based on client matches.</em></i></p><p><b><strong>Rate of Pay:</strong></b></p><p><span>$23-$28/hour</span></p><p><b><strong>Why Join Spark Lifecare?</strong></b></p><p><b><strong>Flexible caseload and schedule:</strong></b><span> Whatever our clients age, background, or circumstances, we help them choose the perfect fit from our handpicked team of passionate, skilled and committed caregivers. As a caregiver with Spark, you have a voice in the matching process. We believe that your input will foster the best long-term relationships with your clients. At Spark, you'll have flexibility, autonomy and a team who truly cares about you.</span></p><p><b><strong>Access to mentorship and resources: </strong></b><span>At Spark, we value community, work life balance and career development. To help foster your pers- Location Halifax, NS
- Work location On site
- Salary$23.00 to $28.00HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Talent.com #637323449106836748
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