Empower youth in Halifax as a full time Youth Support Worker at Community YMCA. Leverage your expertise to support mental health and well-being for ages 12 to 25.

The Anchor Youth Space is hiring a dedicated Youth Support Worker for their Halifax location. In this role, you will utilize a trauma-informed and equity-focused approach to provide support, mentorship, and advocacy. Engage collaboratively with youth and caregivers to help them achieve their unique goals and access vital services.

Key Responsibilities: • Embrace holistic youth well-being strategies • Facilitate referrals to internal and external services • Collaborate on care plans for individualized support • Lead group programming for youth development • Engage in community outreach initiatives

Requirements: • Secondary education in social services required • Minimum two years of relevant experience • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and CPR certification • Strong skills in communication and relationship-building • Commitment to trauma-informed care and inclusivity

Shape the future of community support for youth while fostering equity and well-being in Halifax.

📌 Youth Support Worker at Community YMCA (Shubenacadie)
🏢 YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth
📍 Shubenacadie