Integrated Youth Services Youth Support Worker
Job Description
Integrated Youth Services Youth Support Worker
Division: Anchor Youth Space
Deadline to apply: February 14, 2025, 4:00 pm
Email resume to: Human Resources
Schedule: Permanent/Full-Time
Salary/Wage: $55,000 annually
Openings: 1
Job Description
Reporting to the IYS Site Supervisor and working under the clinical direction of the site Mental Health and Addictions Clinician, the Youth Support Worker provides individual support, mentoring, and advocacy for youth (ages 12-25) who are experiencing challenges related to mental health and addictions.
The Youth Support Worker employs a relational, empowering, developmental, trauma-informed, and equity-focused approach to practice. The Youth Support Worker works collaboratively with youth, their caregivers, members of the Integrated Youth Services team, and others, helping youth meet established goals and objectives, and supporting changes to care plans as needed.