Youth Empowerment and Support Services (YESS)’ Youth Support Centre is a 24/7, single-point-of-access to immediate and low-barrier physical, mental, cultural, and emotional health supports and a safe place to stay for youth ages 15-21 who are experiencing crisis in the Edmonton Metro Area. Our Youth Support Centre also hosts a Monday-to-Friday Resource and Health Hub with physical and mental health clinics and youth-supporting resources to ensure youth 15-24 get the help…
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Youth Empowerment and Support Services (YESS)’ Youth Support Centre is a 24/7, single-point-of-access to immediate and low-barrier physical, mental, cultural, and emotional health supports and a safe place to stay for youth ages 15-21 who are experiencing crisis in the Edmonton Metro Area. Our Youth Support Centre also hosts a Monday-to-Friday Resource and Health Hub with physical and mental health clinics and youth-supporting resources to ensure youth 15-24 get the help they need, when they need it, and where they need it—in their community.
LinkedIn followers
2,436
People associated on LinkedIn
43
Reported office locations
9310-82 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T6C 0Z6, CA
Business categories
Child Care
Children
Homeless Shelter
Other recorded names
Youth Empowerment & Support Services
YESS | Youth Empowerment & Support Services
Specialties
Short-term shelter and security for newly homeless youth
Safe
supportive
longer-term housing
Basic medical care
counseling
and educational programs for youth in difficult situations
and Programs to help youth build emotional resilience and coping skills
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Reported total investment
0
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Industry
Health and Human Services
Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Edmonton, Alberta
Organization type
Nonprofit
Year founded
1981
Specialties
Short-term shelter and security for newly homeless youthSafesupportivelonger-term housingBasic medical carecounselingand educational programs for youth in difficult situationsand Programs to help youth build emotional resilience and coping skills
Youth Empowerment & Support Services has 5 open jobs in Canada as of November 6, 2026. Top locations: Edmonton.
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2+ YOECandidates need a diploma or degree in a human services field such as social work, counselling or child and youth care, plus at least 2 years of experience with youth facing complex realities. Trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, motivational interviewing and group facilitation experience are required, and a valid First Aid certificate, a police clearance and a Child Intervention check are needed.
3+ YOECandidates need solid accounting experience, ideally in not-for-profit finance, with strong reconciliation, reporting and internal control skills. Working knowledge of Sage and Canadian tax and regulatory filings is expected.
Candidates need valid First Aid certification and a clear Police Information Check and Child Intervention Record Check completed within six months. Experience with youth facing homelessness, trauma, mental health or addictions is preferred, and a Child and Youth Care or Social Work diploma is an asset.
Documentation, Communication skills, Teamwork, Problem solving, Adaptability, Mental health
Candidates need a diploma or certificate in child and youth care or social work, or equivalent experience, plus experience with homelessness, trauma, mental health or addictions. A valid First Aid certificate and recent police and child intervention checks are required, and crisis de-escalation skills are needed.
2+ YOECandidates need a diploma or degree in social work, child and youth care, psychology, counselling, public health or human services, or equivalent experience. They need 2+ years in youth services, wellness, outreach or case management, plus staff supervision and knowledge of youth homelessness, trauma, mental health and addictions.