Youth Support Worker

NITHA; Prince Albert; Hybrid; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) is seeking a Youth Support Worker to assist youth in Prince Albert, SK, and other locations with mentorship, programming, and access to culturally grounded services.

Youth workers will help young people navigate personal, family, and school challenges while promoting resilience, culture, and wellness through community and school settings.

Qualifications

• Youth work, mental health, or social services experience.
• Rapport-building, safety awareness, and cultural humility.
• Ability to de-escalate and support crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate youth programming, workshops, and groups.
• Provide 1:1 support, mentorship, and referrals.
• Strengthen school and family engagement.

Skills

Youth work

Mental health

Social services

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Job description

Primary Pathway: Mental Health & Wellness
Also Relevant To: Community & Support Services

Overview

Supports youth through mentorship, programming, and connection to culturally grounded services. Youth Support Workers help young people navigate personal, family, and school‑based challenges, while promoting resilience, culture, and wellness.

What You’ll Do

• Facilitate youth programming, workshops, and groups.
• Provide 1:1 support, mentorship, and referrals.
• Strengthen school and family engagement.

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 diploma (Regular, Adult 12, or GED).

Program Locations

Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Regina, Meadow Lake, North Battleford

University or Post‑Secondary

• University of Regina
• University of Saskatchewan
• First Nations University of Canada

Education & Qualifications

• Youth work, mental health, or social services experience.
• Rapport‑building, safety awareness, and cultural humility.
• Ability to de‑escalate and support crisis situations.

Where You’ll Work

• Schools
• Community centres
• Outreach and youth programs

About NITHA

The NITHA Partnership, a First Nations driven organization, is a source of collective expertise in culturally based, cutting edge professional practices for northern health services in our Partner Organizations.

Physical Address

Chief Joseph Custer I.R. #201
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation Office Complex
Main Floor, 2300 10th Avenue West
Prince Albert, SK. S6V 6Z1

Mailing Address

Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority
P.O. Box 787
Prince Albert, SK
S6V 5S4