Youth Support & Life Skills Specialist

New Dawn Enterprises; Glace Bay; On-site; CAD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Glace Bay is seeking a Youth Worker to provide guidance and support to young individuals between 16-24. The role involves engaging youth in life skills development, fostering independence, and building positive relationships. The ideal candidate will have relevant education in social services and strong interpersonal skills. This full-time and permanent position offers a supportive working environment and competitive wage of $21.00 hourly.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of youth development and homelessness issues.
• Experience supervising employees and/or volunteers.
• Knowledge of mental health issues and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to youth, helping them achieve personal goals.
• Engage youth in life skill development and goal planning.
• Maintain confidentiality and document interactions.

Skills

Communication

Youth service

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant education in social services

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

A community support organization in Glace Bay is seeking a Youth Worker to provide guidance and support to young individuals between 16-24. The role involves engaging youth in life skills development, fostering independence, and building positive relationships. The ideal candidate will have relevant education in social services and strong interpersonal skills. This full-time and permanent position offers a supportive working environment and competitive wage of $21.00 hourly.