Youth Worker – Youth Support Centre (Future Openings)

Yess; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated part-time Youth Workers to support vulnerable youth in a safe and caring environment. This role involves providing essential services at a Youth Support Centre, including crisis intervention and helping youth transition out of homelessness. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a trauma-informed approach, and a commitment to fostering positive relationships. Join a passionate team dedicated to empowering youth and making a meaningful impact in their lives. This is a rewarding opportunity for those looking to contribute to the well-being of young individuals in need.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years experience with high-risk youth in shelters.
• Training in first aid and crisis intervention required.

Responsibilities

• Build healthy relationships with youth and assist with intakes.
• Manage access to services and maintain documentation records.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Creative Problem-Solving

Flexibility

Education

Certificate in Child & Youth Care

Degree in Human Services

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Youth Support Centre

Positions available: Ongoing Talent Pool

Youth Empowerment and Support Services (YESS) is currently seeking qualified part-time Youth Workers, to provide support at the Youth Support Centre (YSC).

What We Do

YESS is a not-for-profit agency working with youth facing difficult realities. We provide shelter, residential and day programming to youth who access our services. Based in Edmonton, YESS provides immediate and low-barrier 24/7 shelter, a drop-in resource centre, temporary supportive housing and individualized wrap-around supports for young people aged 15 - 24.

We work collaboratively within a network of care focused on the prevention of youth homelessness by providing youth with the necessary supports to stabilize their housing, improve their wellbeing, build life skills, connect with community, and avoid re-entry into homelessness.

What You Will Do

The Youth Worker will support the youth by providing the highest quality of care with a trauma-informed lens and role model socially and professionally acceptable behaviours. Our 16-bed shelter provides a safe, secure, and immediate place to stay for youth 15 - 21 years of age. The shelter provides beds for sleeping, basic needs like food, clothing, showers and laundry, school supplies, and packed lunches if youth are attending school or going to work.

The shift schedule is:

4 days on 4 days off

Hours:

Mornings (8:00am-6:00pm)
Evenings (5:00pm-11:00pm)
Overnight Nights (10:00pm-8:00am)

Location: 9310-82 Avenue, Edmonton AB

Responsibilities include:

1. Building healthy relationships with youth
2. Assisting with intakes and crisis diversion
3. Conduct intake tours and explain program and expectations to new clients
4. Housekeeping duties
5. Managing youth access to services: meals, showers, laundry, donations, etc.
6. Working with youth to achieve their goals and transition out of homelessness
7. Maintaining documentation records and entering information into a database
8. Performing clerical duties to maintain youth support, youth goal setting and team communication.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

1. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
2. Be organized and highly detail-oriented
3. Proven ability to build good relationships
4. Ability to work with minimal supervision
5. Creative problem-solving skills
6. Ability to deal with ambiguity and be flexible
7. Proven skills to support through a trauma informed scope
8. Respectful and appropriate behaviours and be a role model for youth

You will be qualified to provide a safe, clean, and secure environment for youth. You have a harm reduction mindset and can provide suicidal ideation intervention and safety planning. You also know how to build community support connections.

What You Bring

1. A Certificate, Degree or Diploma in Child & Youth Care or related Human Services field
2. A minimum of two - five years experience working in shelters with high risk and at-risk youth is required
3. Knowledge of the values, beliefs, and practices of Aboriginal and other cultural and diverse groups
4. Previous experience working with ETO is considered an asset
5. CYCAA Child and Youth Care certification will be considered an asset

Prerequisites

1. Training in first aid, and non-violent crisis intervention
2. Training in suicide intervention and harm reduction
3. Trauma - Informed Care Training
4. Clear police clearance (CRIM) and a Child and Youth Intervention (CYIM) checks, both obtained within the last six months
5. Valid class 5 driver’s license and driver’s abstract
6. Proof of vehicle insurance (at least $1 million third party liability)
7. Basic computer skills

YESS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and safe work environment for people of all backgrounds.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.