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Youth Support Worker

@ Youth Unlimited Edmonton

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Edmonton, Alberta

Part-time
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Overview

Youth Unlimited Edmonton is hiring a part-time Youth Support Worker to lead drop-in times and activities for youth at The Core Youth Centre and possibly in nearby schools. The role centres on mentoring teens, planning programs with staff and volunteers, and reporting on interactions. Hours are flexible, mostly after school with some evenings, and a Vulnerable Sector Search is required.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and facilitate youth drop-in times and activities
  • Build relationships and mentor teens
  • Plan and run programs with staff and volunteers
  • Write reports and debrief activities and interactions
  • Coordinate volunteers, fundraising and community networking

Requirements summary:

  • Ability to relate to youth and understand their culture
  • Encouraging, enthusiastic leadership that takes initiative
  • Effective time management
  • Adaptability and willingness to grow professionally
  • Able to pass a Vulnerable Sector Search
  • Agreement to sign the Youth For Christ Statement of Faith

Tools & skills

Relationship buildingCoachingReportingCleaningFundraisingLeadershipTime management
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Employer posting date
2025-05-20
First seen by our source
2026-10-15
Source record updated
2026-10-15

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Scheduleevening
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingSchool
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
Background checksvulnerable sector

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Job description

You are the type of person who cares deeply about the struggles of others, especially youth. You understand the need that exists for strong, empathetic, caring adults to walk alongside a teen who needs someone to listen and support them. You are excited to see changes in someone else, even small changes like a more positive attitude, more openness and vulnerability, or better social engagement with peers. And you know these changes don’t come from your efforts, but come as a result of the love of God that is flowing through you to those around you. There may be a place for you on our team at Youth Unlimited.

Job Description:

You will be working as part of the Youth Unlimited team to facilitate drop-in times and activities for youth at The Core Youth Centre (7207 28 Ave, Mill Woods Rec Centre) - as well as potentially facilitating programs and activities in nearby schools.

Hours:

Very flexible, mostly after-school, but may include some evenings. Subject to specific programming.

Duties:

Leading and facilitating youth drop-in times and activities at the youth centre, Building relationships with and mentoring teens, Planning and facilitating programs and activities for youth in cooperation with other staff and volunteers, Written reporting and debriefing of activities, events and interactions with youth, Cleaning and maintenance of facility, Fundraising, Community Networking, Coordinating volunteers and more.

Qualifications:

- Youth work education and/or experience is an asset, but not required

- Leadership qualities should include: encouraging, facilitating and supporting, enthusiastic, taking initiative, working well with and serving others.

- Ability to relate to youth and an understanding of their culture and environment.

- Willingness and ability to adapt to new situations and develop both professionally and personally.

- Effective time management skills.

- Willingness to participate in networking and fundraising for your program area.

- Has a vibrant and growing relationship with God.

- Able to provide successful Vulnerable Sector Search

Being a Christian Organization our staff need to agree to and sign the Youth For Christ Statement of Faith and Community.

To Apply - please email all 3 documents to [email protected]:

(Incomplete applications will not be accepted)

1. Resume

2. Completed Job Application Form - see https://www.edmontonyouthunlimited.com/opportunities

3. Cover letter stating why you’d like to work with youth at Youth Unlimited

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