Youth Intervention Support Worker

1 week ago

Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada Wolastoqiyik Family Services Full time $52,000 - $104,000 per year


Youth Intervention Support Worker

Reports To: Team Lead 

Schedule: 12-hour shifts (Days, Nights,
Weekends as scheduled)

Compensation: $20.00 – $22.00 per hour

Organization: WFS

About WFS

At WFS, we are dedicated to empowering
youth in care with empathy, structure, and opportunity. We believe in creating
environments where young people can heal, grow, and build the skills needed to
thrive independently. Our team members are compassionate professionals who
bring consistency, respect, and care to every interaction, ensuring that each
youth feels safe and supported.

Position Overview

The Youth Intervention Support Worker
(YISW) plays a vital role in maintaining both the emotional and physical safety
of youth living in alternative Housing. This position combines the
responsibilities of a Youth Support Worker with enhanced training in safety
awareness, crisis prevention, and behavioral intervention.

YISWs help create a stable and supportive home environment by providing
mentorship, daily living support, and calm, effective responses to behavioral
or safety-related situations. They are responsible for implementing
trauma-informed care practices, maintaining documentation standards, and
upholding the safety and well-being of everyone within the home.

Key Responsibilities:

·
Take the lead in any
heightened situations and direct the team on how to support and de-escalate the
situation to ensure the youth and team's well-being

·
Provide direct care, guidance,
and emotional support to youth in care.

·
Maintain a safe and secure
environment through routine safety checks and situational awareness.

·
Respond to behavioral incidents
and crises using approved de-escalation and intervention techniques (e.g.,
NVCI).

·
Accurately document and report
incidents, observations, and daily progress in accordance with WFS policies.

·
Collaborate with team members
and external partners such as law enforcement or clinical professionals when
appropriate.

·
Model empathy, respect, and
professionalism promote a culture of safety, stability, and trust.

Qualifications:

·
Diploma in Police Foundations,
Security, Community Justice Services, or related human services field.

·
Experience working with at-risk
youth in residential or community settings.

·
Training in Nonviolent Crisis
Intervention (NVCI) or equivalent.

·
Strong interpersonal,
communication, and conflict-resolution skills.

·
Ability to remain calm and
professional in high-stress situations.

Core Competencies:

·
Trauma-Informed Practice:
Responds to youth behaviors with understanding and compassion.

·
Safety Awareness: Maintains
high situational awareness to protect youth and staff.

·
Professionalism: Upholds
confidentiality, ethical conduct, and WFS standards.

·
Communication: Communicates
effectively and respectfully with youth and colleagues.

·
Teamwork & Collaboration:
Works cooperatively to maintain a consistent and supportive environment.

·
Crisis Response: Uses trained
techniques to manage and de-escalate crises safely.

·
Integrity & Accountability:
Takes responsibility for actions and demonstrates reliability.

·
Empathy & Relationship
Building: Builds trust and encourages positive growth through respectful
connection.

Why Join WFS?

At WFS, you'll join a compassionate team
dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of youth. We provide
training, ongoing support, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're
passionate about youth care and have a strong sense of safety and
responsibility, we invite you to apply and be part of the WFS family.



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