Community Support Worker jobs in United States

Title : Youth Support Worker

Number of Positions : 3

Competition Number : C50

Location : Main Campus

Position Status : Full Time

Reports to : Program Manager

Compensation : $27.92 - $29.60

Shift Timing :

Day shift : Tuesday-Saturday, 8 : 00am-4 : 00pm

Afternoon shift : Tuesday-Saturday, 4 : 00pm-12 : 00am

Overnight shift : Tuesday-Saturday, 12 : 00am-8 : 00am

Job Summary :

The primary role of a Youth Support Worker is to build trusting, supportive professional relationships with youth andyoung adults. This role works with a multidisciplinary team to support clients to help them reach their goals andtransition to healthy, confident adults as per a pre-established plan of care. Working in the Youth & Young Adult(YAYA) Program, this role will provide youth and young adults with their basic and immediate needs, ensure theirphysical and emotional well-being and safety, support them with relapse prevention and treatment, and help themto transition back to the community when they may be ready.

Client Services :

• Welcome and orient youth / young adults accessing Phoenix services upon entry to the Program (i.e., introduceand explain services provided, facility tours, complete program orientation, etc.)
• Actively engage with and develop relationships with at-risk youth and young adults 17-24 years of age
• Coordinate youth meetings and activities, including recreation and life skills, individually and in consultation withthe primary treatment providers
• Respond to and assist with the provision of clients’ immediate needs, including food, clothing, recreationalopportunities, etc.
• Assist clients with the completion of instrumental daily activities, including household upkeep and communityparticipation
• As per pre-established care plans, work collaboratively with other staff to assist youth in attaining short andlong-term goals, strategies for meeting these goals, and an action plan for implementation, based on inputs
• provided by the MHSU team.
• Assist youth with accessing external community supports and accompany them if needed
• Respond to any medical emergencies or potential behavioral, mental health, emotional, or substance useconcerns using pre-established trauma-informed practice.
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the residence, including laundry as needed
• Manage youth case files, including all relevant reporting and documentation
• Attend all training and meetings as directed by your manager
• Complete room searches and room cleans upon client discharging from program
• Monitor site security and respond to safety concerns, including access to / from the residence, keeping track ofclients’ whereabouts, etc.
• Complete critical incident reports as per policy
• Other duties as required
Qualifications :
• Grade 12
• Certificate in Community Social Service or equivalent
• Recent, related experience of one year providing community social services to youth and young adults andworking with youth and young adult populations, substance use services, mental health, corrections, etc., orequivalent
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract
• Standard First Aid with CPR-C-AED certificate preferred
• Food Safe certificate preferred
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training certificate preferred
• Food Safe Certification is required

Skills & Knowledge :

Competencies : Approach to Work

Adeptly manages competing tasks and uses time efficiently and effectively

Job Knowledge & Quality of Work

Judgement & Decision-Making

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Personal Leadership

Teamwork & Collaboration

Salary for this role is between$27.92 - $29.60per hour.

Closing Details :

Closing DateInternal applications will be accepted untilJuly 23, 2025, 04 : 00 pm.“All employees, including laid off and displaced employees, are entitled to apply on the vacancy and be considered pursuant to the provisions of Article 12.9.” Internal applicants must notify the manager of intent to apply.External applicants will be reviewed after internal applicants have been reviewed and interviewed.All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.Those shortlisted will be contacted.