About The Bridge

The Fort Saskatchewan Wellness Hub for Youth (The Bridge)- Kickstand Fort Saskatchewan is a wellness hub for all youth between the ages of 11 - 24 years old. The Bridge provides various health and wellness services for youth including counseling and support groups/programs. 

We are an open and inclusive space for all youth to access whether they are utilizing support services or simply coming to hang out.

Vision: To lead the community in empowering youth as they strengthen their resiliency and overall wellness.

Mission: Our mission at The Bridge Wellness Hub for Youth is to foster a supportive, inclusive, and empowering environment where youth can thrive. We aim to promote holistic well-being through accessible programs, resources, community engagement, encouraging and empowering every young person to grow into their best selves and lead a healthy, balanced life.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, answer the phone, and support touring the space
• Setting up snacks and meals for youth
• Assist with scheduled program activities
• Build strong and positive relationships with youth and families
• Debriefing with staff, volunteers, and service providers
• Ensure a healthy environment by cleaning after activities and meals
• Assist Program Coordinator with weekly social media posts on Instagram, and Facebook
• Manage social media posts on Instagram, and Facebook
• Create Flyers/ information pamphlets for Social Media and print format
• Helping the community understand the Stepped Care Model.
• Booking Clients
• Check-ins with volunteers, services providers and practicum students
• Check-ins with youth
• Create the calendar and coordinate with service providers, guests and contractors on scheduling
• Enrolling volunteers and practicum students in training opportunities
• Handle expenses, for personal card, business card, and petty cash
• Managing The Bridge independently on occasional nights when required
• Pick up items from the food bank and coordinate supplies
• Pick up groceries for the hub, and schedule snacks and supper for the week
• Support scheduled program activities with assistance from practicum students and or volunteers
• Support program activities with Program Coordinator and Support Worker
• Facilitate and deliver Workshops and sessions related to Mental Health as needed
• Administrative and office activities
• Food preparation
• Housekeeping activities
• Resolve conflict situations

Confidentiality and Privacy regarding Youth, Staff (including Support Services Staff) and Volunteers is of the utmost importance.

Required Education, Experience and Skills: 

• A Diploma in health, social science or other related disciplines is preferred. Post secondary students are encouraged to apply.
• Strong interpersonal skills with good oral and written communication
• Passion for working with youth (ages 11-24) and within a multidisciplinary team 
• Able to work well in a team environment with the ability to handle stressful situations in a non-confrontational, problem-solving manner.
• Understanding of health issues affecting youth, such as drug and alcohol addictions, intergenerational trauma, mental health, and other behavioural issues
• Understanding of harm reduction, person-centered, trauma-informed, and strength-based care

• Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel within Alberta is required
• Vulnerable sector and criminal record check, child intervention check required
• Experience with trauma informed care an asset

Compensation & Schedule

Compensation: $19 to 21/hour depending on qualifications and experience.

Regularly scheduled hours will be between eighteen (18) to twenty-four (24) hours and shall not exceed twenty-eight (28) hours per week.

Must be available to work during the hours of Operation as below:

Hours of Operation:

•         Mondays: 11am to 7pm

•         Tuesdays: 11am to 7pm

•         Wednesdays: 1 to 8:30pm

•         Thursdays: 1 to 8:30pm

There is some flexibility in the schedule. Please let us know your availability for further information and screening.