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YESS | Youth Empowerment & Support Services

Verified Job Source

We have a vision for a more connected, holistic, and lower-barrier system for youth in crisis.

Edmonton, Alberta

Health and Human Services
11–50 people

About

Youth Empowerment and Support Services (YESS)’ Youth Support Centre is a 24/7, single-point-of-access to immediate and low-barrier physical, mental, cultural, and emotional health supports and a safe place to stay for youth ages 15-21 who are experiencing crisis in the Edmonton Metro Area. Our Youth Support Centre also hosts a Monday-to-Friday Resource and Health Hub with physical and mental health clinics and youth-supporting resources to ensure youth 15-24 get the help they need, when they need it, and where they need it—in their community.

Open positions

Youth Support Shelter (Safety & Stabilization) Relief Worker

On-site · Edmonton

The Safety & Stabilization Relief Worker provides frontline support to ensure the safety and wellbeing of youth in a shelter environment. Responsibilities include conducting intakes, maintaining documentation, responding to crises, and assisting with daily operational needs.

Youth Support Shelter (Safety & Stabilization) Worker

On-site · Edmonton

The Safety & Stabilization Worker provides frontline, relationship-based support to youth, ensuring a safe, structured, and trauma-informed environment. Responsibilities include conducting intakes, monitoring safety, maintaining accurate documentation, and assisting youth with daily routines and basic needs.

Wellness Manager

On-site · Edmonton

The Wellness Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the Wellness department, overseeing youth recovery, counselling, outreach, and medical support services. This role is responsible for supervising a multidisciplinary team, managing community partnerships, and ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed service delivery.