Apatisiwin Youth Employment Counsellor

Timmins Native Friendship Centre; Timmins; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service center in Ontario is seeking an Apatisiwin Youth Employment Counsellor to support urban Indigenous peoples in achieving meaningful employment. The role involves delivering the Apatisiwin program, conducting user assessments, and providing on-the-job support. Candidates should possess a relevant educational background and demonstrate knowledge of Indigenous culture. This position offers a collaborative work environment aimed at making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in mental health or social service settings.
• Knowledge of Indigenous Healing and Wellness Strategy.
• First Aid/CPR, Food Handler's Certificate, and WHMIS required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective delivery of the Apatisiwin program for users' education and employment.
• Conduct assessments and develop action plans for direct-service users.
• Provide on-the-job supports and retention.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Indigenous culture and history

Ability to work flexibly

Strong critical thinking skills

Ability to build relationships

Experience in problem solving

Education

Post-secondary education in Indigenous studies or social service work

Job description

Apatisiwin Youth Employment Counsellor

Timmins Native Friendship Centre (TNFC) is an award winning Friendship Centre in Ontario and Canada. The TNFC provides services and programs to support the cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples and assist in their inclusion and participation in urban life. We strive to improve the quality of life for urban Indigenous peoples living in the Timmins area by providing intervention, direct services, advocacy, and support in the areas of health, education, employment and training, culture, recreation, and social services.

We endeavour to provide a place of rediscovery and opportunities for learning to live in a good way. An rewarding and enriching career awaits you if you are skilled at critical thinking, building relationships, taking personal accountability for getting things done, and enjoy working as part of a team to collaboratively solve problems.

If you are ready to work in our fast paced environment in the capacity of Apatisiwin Employment Counsellor, submit your resume today!

Responsibilities

The Apatisiwin Employment Counsellor will ensure the effective delivery of the Apatisiwin program such that urban Indigenous direct-service users gain education, experience, and skills to achieve and maintain meaningful employment. The Apatisiwin Employment Counsellor will work to identify eligible direct-service users and determine the supports needed to address employment barriers through direct-service user assessments and the development of an action plan. This position will have responsibility in four areas:

• Job and Education Placement
• On-the-Job Supports and Retention

Qualifications

• Possess post-secondary education in Indigenous studies, social service work, child and youth work or a combination of equivalent and relevant education.
• The candidate will have a minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated and related work experience within a mental health and/or social service setting.
• Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with particular emphasis on the impacts of trauma, family violence, Indigenous youth engagement and community outreach.
• Knowledge of Indigenous Healing and Wellness Strategy (IHWS), Ontario Mental Health Act, community health services and other related agencies.
• Ability to speak Cree and/or Ojibway an asset.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• First Aid/CPR, Food Handler’s Certificate, and WHMIS.
• Knowledge of the Friendship Centre movement, its aims and objectives.
• Ability to provide a clear Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Persons Check.
• Must be licensed to drive a motor vehicle, insured to do so in the Province of Ontario, and have access to a safe and reliable vehicle.

* 3 employment references will be required at the time of the interview *

Contact Information

Timmins Native Friendship Centre

Heather Murray, Executive Director

179 Kirby Avenue, Timmins, ON P4N 1K1

Fax: [phone]