Youth Support Worker
Core
Support young people with disability transitioning into adulthood in 24/7 Supported Independent Living (SIL) environments by building independence, confidence, and life skills.
Role type
Youth Support Worker (Disability Services)
Builds
Safe and supportive living environments for young people in SIL settings
Domain
Disability support / Social services / Youth transition
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Daily living assistance, personal care, medication administration, trauma-informed practice, emotional and behavioral support, education and employment facilitation, community participation coordination, life skill development
Preferred skills
Youth work experience, cultural connection facilitation, family contact coordination
Technologies
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
Responsibilities
Support daily living activities and personal care, administer medications and attend medical appointments, provide emotional and behavioral support, assist with education and employment, facilitate community participation and family contact
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on support role