Youturn Youth In Transition worker 1.69

The goal of the Youth in Transition Worker program is to support youth in their successful transition out of the child welfare system into adulthood. The youth in transition worker helps youth to develop and pursue their goals, and supports them to identify, access, and navigate adult service systems relevant to their specific needs. They support youth to connect to existing supports and resources within their communities including, housing supports, education resources, employment services and training, life skills training (e.g. financial management, household management), health and mental health services, and legal services.

Services are provided to youth in both community based and drop-in settings. The worker provides flexible service hours which include after hours emergency support for youth in service.

Youth in Transition workers collaborate with local community agencies to share information about the program as well as to provide knowledgeable referrals for youth to appropriate community services.

Eligibility
•Youth ages 16 to 24.
•Crown ward, legal custody order or formal customary care agreement prior to 18th birthday OR eligible for renewed youth supports.
•Requiring supports in the following areas: housing, education, employment, counselling, life skills, health, culture, legal and mental health.