Youth Support Worker - Phoenix Place

Autism Services; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 24,796 - 31,684; Part time

Job summary

Autism Services is seeking a Youth Support Worker in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. This part-time hourly role supports youth to gain life skills and independence through mentorship, advocacy, and individualized guidance.

You will help youth with employment readiness, plan activities, and maintain safe, welcoming living environments while complying with program requirements. A Criminal Record Check and a Saskatchewan Driver's License are required.

Qualifications

• Human services experience or relevant post-secondary education.
• Experience with diverse and Indigenous populations in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Strong communication, organization and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support youth in developing life skills, independence, and personal responsibility.
• Provide mentorship, advocacy, guidance, and crisis support.
• Assist youth with employment readiness, job searches, resumes, and interview preparation.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming home environment.
• Prepare meals, support household routines, and ensure cleaning duties are completed.
• Plan educational and recreational activities for youth.
• Maintain accurate daily logs, documentation, and incident reports.
• Attend meetings and respond to crises as required.

Skills

Human services experience

Post-secondary education

Diversity & Indigenous experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Community resources knowledge

Independent & team work

Confidentiality & boundaries

Criminal Record Check

Driver's license (Saskatchewan)

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Type

Part-Time Hourly (guaranteed 20 hours per week, as best suits program needs)

Reports To

Youth Homes Supervisor/Manager

Position Summary

The Youth Support Worker empowers youth to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to become successful, independent adults. Through mentorship, life skills development, advocacy, and individualized support, this role helps youth make positive choices that promote self-sufficiency while meeting program requirements.

Qualifications

• Human services experience and/or relevant post-secondary education.
• Experience working with diverse and Indigenous populations in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of community resources and support services is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgement, and uphold professional boundaries in accordance with the YWCA Code of Conduct & Ethics Agreement.
• Successful completion of Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Drivers License required.

Responsibilities

• Support youth in developing life skills, independence, and personal responsibility.
• Provide mentorship, advocacy, guidance, and crisis support.
• Assist youth with employment readiness, job searches, resumes, and interview preparation.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming home environment.
• Prepare meals, support household routines, and ensure cleaning duties are completed.
• Plan educational and recreational activities for youth.
• Maintain accurate daily logs, documentation, and incident reports.
• Provide feedback to the Manager regarding client needs and concerns.
• Attend meetings, complete administrative duties and respond to crises as required.
• Maintain confientiality.