Who we are:

iHuman Youth Society (“iHuman”) is a non-profit organization operating since 1997 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. Our name comes from an Inuit term identifying the symbiotic relationship of the individual within the collective community; ‘one for all and all for one’.

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 up to 3 Youth Workers. Working with the iHuman team, the Youth Worker will directly support youth who access programs and services offered through our organization. This summer role works 8 weeks with a start date in mid May and working typically between 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and occasionally hours outside of these hours. 

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 program 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

We appreciate your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.