Youth Workers are responsible for administering programs for youth aged 12 to 17 and promoting their personal, educational, and social development.

Reports To:

-Program Coordinator

- Executive Director

Minimum Requirements

- Standard CPR/First Aid is beneficial

- Able to provide a recent (no more than three month old) criminal record check

- Drivers License and own transportation required.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Youth Worker assumes and performs the following:

- Promote effective team work between youth workers and volunteers.
- Seek out new opportunities to engage youth.
- Promote a positive environment for youth.
- Engage youth in positive experiences.
- Act as a mentor and provide emotional support to youth.

Operational Management

- Work with the Program Coordinator and other staff members to ensure that personnel, client, donor and volunteer files are securely stored and confidentiality is maintained.

Program Planning and Administration

- Assist the Program Coordinator in planning, organizing and running events for youth.
- Be aware of and comply with Foundation policies and standards.
- Assist in the planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of special projects, as appropriate.
- Aid in program data collection.
- Provide youth with resources and referrals to appropriate organizations, as appropriate.
- Provide administrative support, as appropriate.
- Supervise youth.

Financial Planning and Management

- Participate in fundraising activities, as appropriate.





Community Relations and Advocacy

- Establish strong relationships with youth and youth groups to grow the organization.
- Work with the Program Coordinator and Executive Director/Operations Manager to establish and implement current and creative methods to promote programs, inform youth of Foundation services, and to recruit youth to Foundation programs.

Risk Management

- Ensure that each youth is safe and that unsafe activities do not take place.
- Comply with all risk management policies and procedures.
- Record any safety incidents that occur during shift.
- Inform management if other staff members, volunteers, etc. are failing to comply with policies and standards

This position is ideal for a student or someone seeking part-time evening and weekend work who is passionate about supporting youth. The Youth Support Worker will help facilitate engaging programs and activities, build positive relationships with youth ages 12–17, maintain a safe and welcoming environment, and support off-site programming at various locations. A valid driver’s licence and reliable personal transportation are required.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.72 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule

Application question(s):

- Do you have your own transportation?

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Location:

- Fort McMurray, AB (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Youth Support Worker (Fort McMurray)
🏢 Justin Slade Youth Foundation
📍 Fort McMurray