Youth Support Worker

Job summary

The Youth Support Worker will implement various youth programs in community settings, schools, and outdoor environments. They are also responsible for coordinating program supplies and working collaboratively as part of the Youth Access Space team.

Job details

Youth Access Space Youth Support Worker We are seeking a Youth Support Worker for the Eskasoni Youth Access Space. Under the direction of the Eskasoni Youth Access Space Program Coordinator, the Youth Support worker will work as part of the team implementing youth programming at both the YAS building, outdoors and in Eskasoni Schools. The ideal candidate will be well organized, self-motivated, enjoy working with children and youth and willing to work both indoors and outdoors. Youth programs will include but are not limited to: Self Esteem programs, Anger Management, Healthy Relationships, bullying, grief, budgeting/life skills and culture. Reports to: Youth Access Space Coordinator Responsibilities include: Implement youth programs, both in community and in schools Work as part of a team Work outdoors when programs require Coordinate supplies for YAS programs Requirements: High School or equivalent Experience working with children and youth Criminal record check Child Abuse registry (in Nova Scotia) check Knowledge of Mi’kmaq culture, communication styles and values systems Ability to speak Mi’kmaq an asset. Job Type: Full time, Flexible work week according to program schedule Deadline: Please forward your resume and cover letter on or before 4pm –September 25, 2026 to: Maxine Stevens, Human Resource Officer * In person applications not accepted, please apply online We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Youth Support Worker will implement various youth programs in community settings, schools, and outdoor environments. They are also responsible for coordinating program supplies and working collaboratively as part of the Youth Access Space team.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience working with children and youth. Additionally, applicants must provide a criminal record check and a child abuse registry check.

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Youth programming
• Community outreach
• Self esteem programs
• Anger management
• Healthy relationships
• Grief support
• Budgeting
• Life skills
• Cultural knowledge
• Communication
• Organization
• Self-motivation
• Child development
• Self-Motivation
• Working With Children
• Anger Management
• Life Skills Development
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Social Services
• Education
• Support Worker
• Social / Human Services Specialist
• Social Work Associate Professionals
• Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other