Youth Support Specialist

5 days ago


Edmonton, Alberta, Canada E4C Full time
Job Role

Youth Worker - Youth Housing

This role requires a skilled and empathetic individual to support LGBTQ2S+ youth aged 16-24 in obtaining short-term community-based accommodations, with the goal of planning for a transition to stable, permanent housing.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess and manage cases with youth to facilitate long-term stability

  • Support youth in developing life skills and goals for a successful transition into adulthood

  • Provide crisis intervention and one-on-one support to youth in the community

  • Develop positive relationships with youth, families, service teams, landlords, and community members

  • Attend meetings and activities with youth in the community, including one-on-one work in their apartments/suites

  • Ensure youth have clean, safe, and healthy living environments

Requirements
  • Degree or Diploma in Child and Youth Care (CYC), Social Work, Human Services, or a related field

  • Clear Police Check with Vulnerable Sector

  • Clear Intervention Record Check

  • Reliable, registered vehicle, driver's license, and valid insurance

  • Standard First Aid

  • Indigenous Awareness

  • Medication Administration

  • De-Escalation

  • Protection of Sexually Exploited Children's Act

  • Suicide Intervention

  • Harm Reduction

  • Food Safety

  • WHMIS

Preferred Qualifications
  • 3 years' experience working with marginalized populations, particularly youth

  • Strong interpersonal, non-judgmental, empathetic, flexible, and ability to work independently

  • Extensive background and experience working with youth struggling with substance use/addictions, poverty, mental health, traumatic histories, LGBTQ2S+, and Newcomers to Canada and/or refugees

  • Working knowledge and experience with harm reduction, resiliency, trauma-informed, and solution-focused practice

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Proficient in MS Outlook, WORD, Excel, database applications, and computer operation

Join the e4c Team

Working at e4c

e4c is a non-profit organization that provides a range of services to support marginalized and vulnerable populations. We are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment that values diversity, equity, and social justice.

Why Work at e4c

e4c offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development. We are committed to supporting our staff in their careers and providing them with the tools and resources they need to succeed.



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