Youth Support Worker at YMCA

Make a difference with the YMCA as a Youth Support Worker in Fort McMurray, AB. This hybrid role supports at-risk youth through life skills development and community engagement.

As a Youth Support Worker, you will utilize an outreach model to empower vulnerable youth at critical academic transition points. Your responsibilities will include developing youth-centered plans, facilitating workshops, and providing supportive counseling. This full-time position requires flexibility, with occasional evening and weekend work to best serve the youth community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect and verify participant eligibility information

• Develop Individual Action Plans with youth on caseload

• Facilitate workshops aligned with guidelines and mandates

• Perform case management as required

• Advocate with social workers and community professionals

Requirements:

• Post-secondary degree in relevant field

• 2+ years of experience working with diverse youth populations

• Valid First Aid and CPR-C certifications

• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices

• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle

Empower and support youth to thrive through impactful programming at the YMCA.