Youth Support Worker

Under the supervision of the Team Leader of Tsi Ionteksa'tanonhnha Program, the Youth Support Worker is responsible to provide support to high-risk youth who are aging out of the Foster Care/ Group Home system. The Youth Support Worker is responsible to offer support through advocacy, counselling services, coordination, planning and facilitating of workshops based on client needs.

Department:
Support Services

Duration:
Friday, August 14th, 2026, at 4:00 pm.

Salary:
Starting at $31.40/hour.

Schedule:

35 hrs/week; must be willing to work flexible hours as necessary

Description
Under the supervision of the Team Leader of Tsi Ionteksa'tanonhnha Program, the Youth Support Worker is responsible to provide support to high-risk youth who are aging out of the Foster Care/ Group Home system. The Youth Support Worker is responsible to offer support through advocacy, counselling services, coordination, planning and facilitating of workshops based on client needs.

With general management supervision, independently applies learned skills and knowledge associated with the job family to complete diverse, moderately complex assignments within defined policy and according to objectives.

Decisions based on independent judgment, requiring further investigation & evaluation; within generally defined parameters. Alters approach or recommends procedural changes. Decisions generally accepted as accurate & sound. Seeks consultation/guidance as needed.

Responsibilities
Provides counselling and/or support services to clients.

Provides supportive counselling (building self-esteem, social skills, relationships, positive mental health and stability) to youth, as required.

Providing support and advice in a one-on-one or group setting.

Provides support on basic life skills, household management, financial management, housing, employment, education, family and relationships.

Brings innovative, creative, holistic and cultural approaches to service delivery by integrating traditional and conventional approaches to service delivery that is responsive to client/ group needs.

Develops service plans with client and Team Leader.

Assists clients with appointments (medical, psychological, legal, social assistance etc.) and court dates, when deemed appropriate.

Promotes and provides information on Tsi Niionkwarihoten (Our Ways).

Makes referrals to services within/outside the community as appropriate to clients’ needs.

Serves as a liaison to youth who are unfamiliar with other resources.

Responsible for finding information relevant to the needs of the clients.

Acts as an advocate on client’s behalf and assists them in navigating the processes of various agencies.

Makes necessary referrals to services within/outside the community as appropriate to clients’ needs.

Provides information about services and resources available locally.

Arranges food, shelter and clothing for young people in need.

Liaises with teachers, social workers, local authorities, health professionals, and parents, as required.

Develops effective relationships with community organizations.

Establishes contacts and works in conjunction with KSCS Support Services, Tewatohnh'saktha, First Nations Adult Education Program, schools, hospitals, Peacekeepers, Mohawk Council of Kahnawake’s Social Development Unit, legal, shelters, group homes and any other resources that may be necessary for the best interests of the youth.

Attends and participates in meetings with internal and external resources.

Includes partner organizations in workshops, team briefings, case conferences, information sharing and joint planning as it may be appropriate and for the best interests of the client.

Researches, plans and conducts workshops focused on the specific needs of young people.

Conducts a needs assessment with the youth of the community ages 16-25 years of age.

Acts as the Case Manager when assigned

Manages the coordination of overall case duties when required for multi-disciplinary services.

In collaboration with support personnel, participates in specific case meetings, such as Placement and Review Meetings, Case Conferences and Case Reviews with assigned case team and or in conjunction/ collaboration with other…