Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Child and Youth Support Worker provides a safe and supportive environment where children and youth experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, develop positive relationships, and build confidence and skills of life. This is a casual position that reports to the Supervisor of the Child and Youth Support Program. Duties shall be performed in a manner consistent with the overall mission and values of the agency.

Duties include:

One-to-one assignments intended to strengthen and support children and youth by:

Preventing, reducing, or eliminating behaviours which may place the child, family, or community at risk; Preventing out-of-home placements; Improving individual functioning, ability to cope in social settings, independence, and life skills; Encouraging positive and healthy lifestyles; Engaging in social and recreational activities; Providing support, supervision, and encouragement in activities.
Perform related administrative and record keeping duties, including casework documentation, correspondence, reports, and statistical recording as required.

Adhere to all reporting requirements regarding child protection and follow through according to agency policy and procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent

Some post-secondary education preferred

Experience working with youth would be considered an asset

Other relevant combinations of education and experience may be considered

Skills:

Knowledge of trauma informed care

Ability to establish rapport with children and youth

Sensitivity to and respect for individual needs and values

Awareness of and cultural sensitivity to the customs, traditions, spiritual beliefs and philosophy and perspective on family dynamics of Indigenous, immigrant, refugee, and newcomer populations

Ability to work evenings and weekends

Valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle

Final candidates are required to provide satisfactory criminal record checks including a vulnerable sector search.

Submit

resume, cover letter and references to:

Mail: Tasha Moskal, Executive Assistant

Family Service Saskatoon

#102, 506 - 25th Street East

Saskatoon, SK

S7K 4A7

Email: executiveassistant@familyservice.sk.ca

Family Service Saskatoon thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-29