Youth Support & Empowerment Advocate

McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association, Central Region; Innisfail; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care

Dental

Vision

Job summary

McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association, Central Region is seeking a Full-Time Temporary Youth Support Worker in Innisfail, AB. The role involves direct support and advocacy for youth aged 12-24, with duties including goal development, connecting to community resources, and maintaining case notes.

Salary is $25.84–$28.90 CAD per hour plus travel reimbursement. 40-hour work week with flexible afternoons/evenings/weekends; immediate start through Aug 7, 2028.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications and Requirements: Post secondary diploma at minimum, preferred degree directly related to Human Services from an approved institution.
• Required 1 year of frontline human services experience, preferred 3 years of human services work related to working with families.
• Proof of Membership in Professional Association (when applicable).
• Committed to provide common sense, understandable and useful support to youth.
• Basic First Aid Level C with adult, child, and infant CPR & AED.
• Intervention Record & Criminal Record Checks with the vulnerable sector.
• Class 5 drivers license, clean drivers abstract and reliable vehicle for client transportation required.
• Knowledge of the Child, Youth, Family Enhancement Act considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provided direct support, mentorship, and advocacy to youth (12-24) in individual and group settings.
• Develop and implement individualized goals and intervention strategies in collaboration with youth.
• Support youth in accessing community resources, education, employment, housing, healthcare and other community services.
• Assist youth in building natural supports.
• Monitor and document client progress and maintain accurate case notes.
• Assist with conflict resolution and promote a safe, inclusive and supportive environment.

Skills

First Aid CPR AED

Driver's license

Criminal Record Check

Professional Association

Education

Post secondary diploma

Job description

McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association, Central Region is seeking a Full-Time Temporary Youth Support Worker in Innisfail, AB. The role involves direct support and advocacy for youth aged 12-24, with duties including goal development, connecting to community resources, and maintaining case notes.

Salary is $25.84–$28.90 CAD per hour plus travel reimbursement. 40-hour work week with flexible afternoons/evenings/weekends; immediate start through Aug 7, 2028.