Title: Youth Support Worker
Number of Positions: Multiple
Competition Number: C53
Location: Main Campus
Position Status: Casual
Reports to: Program Manager
Compensation: $27.92 - $29.60
Shift Timing: Multiple Shifts
Job Summary:
The primary role of a Youth Support Worker is to build trusting, supportive professional relationships with youth and young adults. This role works with a multidisciplinary team to support clients to help them reach their goals and transition 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 their physical and emotional well-being and safety, support them with relapse prevention and treatment, and help them to transition back to the community when they may be ready.
Client Services:
Qualifications:
Skills & Knowledge:
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Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
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Ability to deal effectively with others.
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Ability to teach.
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Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
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Ability to organize work
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Ability to operate related equipment.
Competencies:
Approach to Work
Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, adaptability and resourcefulness
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Actively seeks and incorporates feedback to inform continuous self-improvement
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Sets goals, creates and implements action plans, monitors progress, and evaluates results
Models independent thinking and creativity-
Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills
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Makes clear, consistent, transparent and timely decisions after contemplating various available courses of action
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Exercises sound judgment in the best interests of the organization
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Expresses themselves clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing-
Displays high emotional intelligence; uses tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential situations
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Has a manner, style and presence that makes a positive impression
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Listens to and considers others’ views
Personal Leadership
Models the organization’s core values of social justice, teamwork, social innovation, and strength-based practices-
Fosters enthusiasm, energy and commitment
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Takes responsibility for personal actions, performance, and health
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Is reliable and accountable; shows up on time ready to work
Teamwork & Collaboration
Effectively works with their colleagues to ensure organizational success-
Champions positive working relationships with staff and external partners
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Supports an environment of openness and champions teamwork and communication across programs
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Leverages the expertise and experience of others for organizational success
Salary for this role is between $27.92 - $29.60 per hour.
Closing DateInternal applications will be accepted until August 4, 2025, 04:00 pm.