Position Title: Community Youth Support Worker 

Reports To: Director Of Community Programs 

Pay Grid: $17-$19 per hour

Department: Community Programs

Hours: 15-20 hours per week

Our Culture:

YMCA of Southeastern Alberta strives to integrate our commitment to diversity and social inclusion in all that we do. We believe that strong leadership is created through the sharing of diverse experiences and perspectives. We actively seek candidates who embody these principles and who reflect the many dimensions of the communities we serve. We are a charitable organization that provides health and fitness opportunities, employment services, licensed childcare, and various community programs in Medicine Hat, Redcliff, and Brooks. When you work at the YMCA, you’ll play an important part in building strong, thriving communities while positively impacting people’s lives. Join our team at the Y, a place where everyone belongs — including you!

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day, demonstrating our values in action.

We do the right thing.

We are caring, respectful, honest, and responsible in all that we do.

We put people first.

We believe in each other – honouring our strengths, diversity, perspectives, and passions.

We keep our promises.

We do what we say we will do.

We lead by example.

We are courageous, speaking with conviction and always willing to listen and collaborate.

What qualifications are we looking for?

At the YMCA of Southeastern Alberta, we strive to ensure our employees are a good fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals.

The successful candidate will have the following:

Education/Certifications/Credentials/Professional Registration

•    Post-secondary degree/diploma in Child and Youth Care Counselling, Education, Social Work, or related field.

•    Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Motivational Interviewing, Suicide Intervention Certification preferred

•    Annual registration in a professional organization as required by the governing body

•    Standard First Aid, CPR-Level C

•    Evidence of a clear Police Information Check (with Vulnerable Sector Search if applicable), within the last six months

•    Must have a valid driver’s license with a class 07 automobile insurance coverage business use (or pleasure with occasional business use) and a minimum of $2,000,000 in liability coverage

•    Child Intervention Check

Knowledge & Skills

•    Working knowledge in culturally sensitive and trauma-informed practice, and strength-based approach

•    Ability to act professionally in all situations, representing the YMCA according to its core values

•    2 years of experience in client intake and assessment, case management and workshop facilitation

•    Working knowledge of issues/practices related to the social determents of health, youth development, individual assessment, case management, group work, group facilitation, program planning and outcome evaluation

•    Able to deal with difficult situations and complaints with confidence

•    Excellent customer service, organization, and time management skills

•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills

•    Excellent interpersonal and Leadership skills

•    Self-motivated with the ability to direct personal performance to achieve desired results without constant direct supervision

•    Knowledge of Healthy childhood development

•    Ability to plan, organize and implement daily programming

•    Ability to actively participate in a variety of physical activities with the youth

•    Knowledge of Alberta Child Care Act and Regulations

What does this role look like at the YMCA of Southeastern Alberta?

Reporting to the Director of Community Programs the Community Youth Support Worker is responsible for providing support to youth while they attend our Y Corner program.

The Benefits to Joining our team:

•    Paid wellness days

•    Paid Employment Anniversary Date, and Birthday

•    Employee Assistance Program

•    Free Health Plus Membership with 15% discount for family members

Please Apply:

With a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references (email addresses and phone numbers) who can attest to your character and previous work and/or volunteer performance.

Please send application packages to:

Becky Verishine, Community Services
Director of Community Services
525 2nd St SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0C5
Becky.verishine@medicinehatymca.ca