Job Description

About Home Base Yellowknife

At Home Base Yellowknife, we are committed to supporting youth and ensuring they have access to safe, nurturing housing. We provide a culturally inclusive and welcoming environment within the community, collaborate with local Yellowknife organizations and services to deliver supportive programs, and offer staff a safe, inclusive, and diverse workplace. Our team receives ongoing training and professional development to meet the unique needs of the youth we serve. Home Base Yellowknife operates as a not-for-profit organization.

We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced, and motivated individuals to join us in casual or part-time roles as

Youth Support Workers

across our programs, which include the Emergency Overnight Shelter, Dorms, Semi-Independent Living Program, and Youth Centre.

Our programs help youth develop independence, reconnect with family or other important relationships, and build skills to thrive in the community, all within a safe and supportive housing environment.

Home Base provides a thorough onboarding process, including four foundational training modules, shadow shifts across all program areas, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

Supervision of youth across 8-10hr shifts (days, evenings, overnights/ weekdays & weekends*)
Support youth to meet the goals of their of a service plan with the goal of transitioning to semi or independent living Connect youth to resources in the community not limited to education, employment, housing, life skills, addictions, and mental health Assist with the shared caseload of 10 youth as needed Daily communication and interaction with youth in residence As needed Contact with support services (guardian, YHSSA, Justice, School, Employers), and other professionals and support services that may become involved with the youth Provide transportation as needed to assist youth to attend school/tutor/work, scheduled appointments, court, community and organizational programming outside the Home Base Dorms Engage with youth to participate in cultural, educational, mental health & addictions, personal coaching, recreational and social programming provided by specialized HBYK staff Ensure HBYK is a safe space for all, including 2SLGBTQQIPAA+ persons Risk, Conflict and Crisis Management

A complete position description will be provided to those applicants who are selected for an interview

The successful candidate will bring with them

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Degree or Diploma, including but not limited to: Youth Work, Social Work, Criminology, Education, Recreation (

asset*)
Minimum of 1 year experience working in a similar role/environment Relevant lived experience will be assessed on a case by case basis

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

Punctual and reliable (_

required

*)_
Understanding of addiction, discrimination, homelessness, mental health problems, trauma, and neurodivergent diagnosis*
Emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-regulation, intrinsic motivation empathy, social skills*
Communication skills: written, verbal, presentation, active listening, non-verbal, feedback, respect, confidence, clarity, honesty, friendly*
Fluent in the use of Google Suite programming Experience writing case notes Collaborate well with others

Prerequisites

Yellowknife resident , this is an on-site position (

required*)
Current Work VISA Status (

required*)
Fluency in English (comprehension, verbal & written) (_

required

*)_
19 years of age (

required*)
Full Class 5 license + minimum of 1 year experience as a fully licensed driver Clear Driver's Abstract Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Child and Family Services Check (as necessary)
Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company events
Work Location: In person