Who we are:

iHuman Youth Society (“iHuman”) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to serve marginalized youth, promoting their inclusion in the community through crisis intervention, arts, mentorship, and life skills development programming. 

iHuman embraces everyone. From cultivating a culture where all employees can bring their best selves to work to deploying diverse initiatives that support our youth, we’re doing what it takes to build a more equitable workplace and world. 

What we can offer you:

Working at iHuman, you will work in a creative work environment to impact vulnerable and marginalized youth positively. We work within the values listed on our website: https://ihuman.org/careers

About the Role:

We are hiring One (1) position for the Child & Youth Worker Summer role.  Working with the iHuman team, the Child & Youth Worker will directly support youth who access programs and services offered through our organization. This summer role works 8 weeks, Monday to Friday,  from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and occasionally hours outside of these hours.  Total hours per week - 35. 

Eligibility for the role:

This is a government-funded position that requires candidates to meet the following criteria:

• Between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment
• Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and refugee Protection Act
• Be legally entitled to work in Alberta and Canada

What you would do:

• Welcome and support young people who enter our iSucceed space and access our services
• Provide young people with basic needs such as food, clothing, and other essential services
• Refer to other supports and services for young people
• Assist young people in connecting with mental health, harm reduction, and substance use services within the organization
• Aid young people in navigating appointments in the art studios, mental health clinic, outreach services, Indigenous cultural supports, and family programs

Qualifications:

• Student in or graduate of a College, University or Institute  where curriculum includes youth care, social work, human services, or other relevant topics
• Related experience working to support vulnerable youth
• Proficiency with MS Office 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of organization skills with attention to detail
• Able to work in a dynamic environment, and keep calm during situations
• Energetic and able to contribute positively within a team environment
• Obtain and have clear criminal record check including the vulnerable sector search and child intervention check