Part Time Youth Support Specialist - Housing & Harm Reduction

enCompass Community Safety Agency; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Wellness focus

Professional development

Health Spending Account

Recognition programs

Job summary

enCompass Community Safety Agency in Edmonton, AB seeks Part-Time Youth Workers to support NOVA youth aged 16–24 in a harm-reduction, housing-first program, helping them build independent life skills and resilience.

You will provide client-centered services, document daily activities, and coordinate with guardians and service partners. Shifts run 7:00–15:00, 15:00–23:00, and 23:00–7:00; a minimum of 4 shifts per month and weekend/holiday availability are required.

Qualifications

• Working towards a diploma in human services or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 months’ experience working with youth.
• Knowledge of harm reduction, addictions, and strength-based philosophy.
• Able to work within a team and effectively deal with crisis situations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to NOVA youth in a client-centered, strength-based approach.
• Adapt services to meet diverse populations per unit policy.
• Build collaborative relationships with youth and guardians.
• Model life, social, and conflict-resolution skills for youth.
• Support youth to achieve goals outlined in their individual plans.
• Encourage healthy lifestyle choices and self-advocacy.
• Report significant challenges to supervisor and participate in team meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Crisis management

Teamwork

Harm reduction knowledge

Education

Diploma in human services (in progress)

Job description

enCompass Community Safety Agency in Edmonton, AB seeks Part-Time Youth Workers to support NOVA youth aged 16–24 in a harm-reduction, housing-first program, helping them build independent life skills and resilience.

You will provide client-centered services, document daily activities, and coordinate with guardians and service partners. Shifts run 7:00–15:00, 15:00–23:00, and 23:00–7:00; a minimum of 4 shifts per month and weekend/holiday availability are required.