Youth Support Worker

Primary Pathway: Mental Health & Wellness
Also Relevant To: Community & Support Services

Overview

Supports youth through mentorship, programming, and connection to culturally grounded services. Youth Support Workers help young people navigate personal, family, and school‑based challenges, while promoting resilience, culture, and wellness.

What You’ll Do

  • Facilitate youth programming, workshops, and groups.
  • Provide 1:1 support, mentorship, and referrals.
  • Strengthen school and family engagement.
  • Promote wellness, cultural identity, and life‑skills development.

Prerequisites

  • Grade 12 diploma (Regular, Adult 12, or GED).

Program Locations

Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Regina, Meadow Lake, North Battleford

Programs

  • Indigenous Social Work
  • Psychology

University or Post‑Secondary

  • University of Regina
  • University of Saskatchewan
  • First Nations University of Canada

 

Education & Qualifications

  • Youth work, mental health, or social services experience.
  • Rapport‑building, safety awareness, and cultural humility.
  • Ability to de‑escalate and support crisis situations.

Where You’ll Work

  • Schools
  • Community centres
  • Outreach and youth programs

Growth Pathways

Senior Youth Worker → Coordinator → Mental Health or Community Leadership