Youth Support Worker - Nights

Join the YMCA Team!

We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care in Canada and have over 100 school age programs across our regions. We also offer settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, mental health support, and youth programs. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates two overnight camps, one in Point Pelee National Park, and one on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka. We are committed to the development of healthy communities and welcome people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.

We provide valuable training and development opportunities to help our team members grow professionally and personally.

We look for the following qualities in all of our employees and volunteers:

We rely on them to help share our mission and increase awareness of the positive impact the Y can have on the lives of people in their communities. Particularly how we are helping to create healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities.

All employees and volunteers are required to provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record and may require a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of their employment. Enjoy working in a Social Environment

Position: YESP Youth Support Worker Location: London/Sarnia Start Date: May 5th, 2026 Salary: 49,000

Receive a complimentary YMCA personal membership to our Health & Fitness facilities, and discounts on YMCA child care and camp programs

Access vacation entitlement in accordance with the employment standards regulations, and up to 12 paid personal days annually

Benefits package and Pension, applicable with position/contract length

Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed

Contribute to real, meaningful impact in the lives of children and youth

The Youth Support Worker (YSW) provides vulnerable youth, leading up to and at critical academic transition points, with the community support and life skill development they need for educational attainment and future success. Program delivery includes, but is not limited to, the development of youth-centered plans, facilitation of workshops, supportive counseling, and the coordination of peer mentorship. The YSW is responsible for the effective planning, implementation, and evaluation of program services. Services will be provided in both London and Sarnia and staff will be required to drive between the two communities.

Design, implement, and evaluate youth-centered individual action plans, in-person/virtual services and workshops as per guidelines and funder mandates.

Perform case management as per guidelines and funder mandates.

Maintains knowledge of relevant services and community resources.

Engages with schools, community agencies, and other organizations to maximize services and resources to participants.

Ability to connect with a diverse population, strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to manage conflict are integral to the core function of a Youth Support Worker

Youth Support Worker must understand boundaries, and use good judgment, in assessing whether a youth should be referred to other services or supports in the community

Post-secondary degree/diploma in Child and Youth Care Counselling, Education, Social Work, Recreation Management, or related field.

• 2 years of experience working directly with vulnerable youth
• 2 years of experience in client intake and assessment, case management, and workshop facilitation
• Experience within a team environment and working remotely
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle, in communities where applicable
• Working knowledge of issues/practices related to the social determents of health, youth development, individual assessment, case management, group work, group facilitation, program planning, and outcome evaluation
• Working knowledge of computer skills (Windows, Microsoft Teams, Office, and Outlook)

As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations. This assists us in efficiently assessing qualifications.