Youth Support Worker - Rendalyn Home

Autism Services; Prince Albert; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Autism Services Saskatchewan is seeking a dedicated youth support worker to assist teenage clients in exploring career goals while promoting independence and safety within a structured home environment.

You will plan engaging activities, maintain accurate daily logs, and respond to client needs with compassion, working collaboratively with the team to provide supportive, confidential care.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication (written & verbal).
• Ability to work independently as well as a team.
• Caring and compassionate attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support youth in exploring career goals and address barriers to employment.
• Maintain a safe home environment.
• Plan fun and educational activities for teenage youth.
• Support and guide the clients toward independence.
• Attend staff meetings and provide feedback to managers.
• Maintain confidentiality and respond to crises as they arise.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Independent working

Caring attitude

Written communication

Verbal communication

Reliability

Job description

Qualifications

• Maintain professional boundaries in and out of the workplace.
• Experience working with teenage youth.
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture.
• Valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Drivers License.
• Must pass Criminal Record Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Excellent communication (written & verbal), and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Caring and compassionate attitude.

Duties

• Support youth in exploring career goals while identifying and addressing barriers to employment.
• Be available to respond to client needs and requests where reasonable, in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Maintain a safe home environment.
• Prep and cook for 10 or more youth.
• Maintain an accurate daily log.
• Plan fun and educational activities for teenage youth.
• Support and guide the clients, teaching them responsibility as they transition into adulthood/independence.
• Ensure nightly cleaning duties are complete.
• Ensure major house cleaning duties are complete as well as normal everyday cleaning/chores.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Provide support and advocacy to the residents and clients of the YWCA.
• Provide feedback to Manager regarding clients.
• Provide feedback to the Manager on major issues and incident reports.
• Attend to crises as they arise during non-office hours. Contact the Supervisor/Manager in the event of a major crisis.
• Prioritize work, attending to the most urgent needs of the clientele first.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Any other duties as requested;