Child and Youth Worker

Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused family services organization in Northeastern Ontario is seeking a Child and Youth Worker responsible for providing care and support to children and youth. The role involves implementing behavioral programming, fostering emotional regulation, and promoting resilience in a culturally sensitive environment. Ideal candidates should have relevant educational qualifications and experience with Indigenous communities. Competitive wages and a barrier-free work environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Barrier-free work environment

Cultural participation encouragement

Qualifications

• Experience in Anishinabe Child and Family Well-Being Services is preferred.
• Must have a valid class ‘G’ Ontario Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Implement behavioral programming and provide life skills coaching.
• Create a safe environment and foster emotional regulation.
• Work in accordance with child and youth services standards.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent written and oral communication

Strong organizational skills

Engagement with children and youth

Education

Two-year Social Service Worker diploma

First Aid / CPR certificate

Job description

The Child and Youth Worker is responsible for sharing the duties of a caregiver for children and youth within the Kingsway Home. The Child and Youth Worker will implement behavioural programming, provide support services, life skills coaching while creating a safe environment. The Child and Youth Worker will provide opportunities for secure attachment, develop the children and youth’s capacity to regulate their own emotions, and foster youth to become resilient, healthy individuals while working in accordance with the Child, Youth, and Family Services Act, Ministry Standards, Agency Policies and Procedures and First Nation community codes of conduct.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Two (2) year Social Service Worker, Child and Youth Worker diploma, or other diploma in the social services field with relevant experience.
• Experience in working within Anishinabe Child and Family Well-Being Services is preferred or proven experience in working with Anishinabek people.
• Provide a clear Police Records Check and / or Vulnerable Sector Screening Check (As determined by the police department).
• Possess a valid standard First Aid / CPR certificate or be willing to obtain one.
• Have a class ‘G’ Ontario Driver’s License, an acceptable Drivers Abstract, access to a reliable vehicle and be able to travel. A requirement of $1M Liability Insurance is required if you transport clients.

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of the Child, Youth, and Family Services Act, the Mental Health Act, and other relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of First Nation service delivery, customs and traditions in relation to child welfare.
• Knowledge of external services and service agencies.
• Knowledge and awareness of Indigenous Culture with an emphasis on the knowledge of the impacts of historical trauma on childhood development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated capability in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, mediation, and problem solving.
• Ability to adapt and work through a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to effectively engage children and youth.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.

Work Environment

• Given the traditional practices of the Anishinabek, from time-to-time exposure to wood smoke and the burning of sacred medicines, including tobacco, sweet grass, sage, or cedar, may occur within the work setting.
• Candidate must live within service area.

Applicants are encouraged to visit our website to review the full job description.

KGCFS offers competitive wages.

Please submit your application marked “Confidential- Child and Youth Worker.” Include in your application a cover letter, resume, and (3) three reference letters - two (2) employment related from recent employers. Please also detail in your application: education, employment experience, and cultural participation. Applications are accepted and in the following order of preference: by email, website, or mail at

Human Resources – Confidential

Child and Youth Worker

Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services

98 Pottawatomi Avenue,

Wikwemikong, Ontario P0P 2J0

Email : [e-mail]

At KGCFS we are committed to providing a barrier-free work environment following the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process. Miigwetch for your application, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must submit the following : satisfactory Criminal Reference Check (within 3 months of application date) and / or Vulnerable Sector Check, and Driver’s Abstract.