Child and Youth Worker

Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation; Port Perry; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An Indigenous community organization located in Port Perry, Ontario is seeking an experienced Child and Youth Worker to provide holistic health programs with a focus on mental health and addictions. The role emphasizes cultural identity and community involvement, offering a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment. This full-time position requires on-site presence Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits

3 weeks vacation, increasing to 5 weeks

Employer pension matching scheme

Qualifications

• 1 year of work-related experience or 3 years total experience or equivalent training.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Valid driver's license and $1M liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programming and activities focusing on healthy living.
• Plan, carry out, and assess activities that promote the well-being of children.
• Build strong interpersonal relationships with children and youth.

Skills

Knowledge of child and youth development

Planning and delivering programs

Strong communication skills

Capacity to manage crises

Interpersonal skills

Education

College Diploma in related social services program

Job description

Overview

The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN) is looking for an experienced Child and Youth Worker to join our community on a full-time basis in Scugog, ON. Hours are Monday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, and Friday 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. The Child and Youth Worker is required to be onsite Monday to Friday. The role reports to the Health and Social Services Manager and focuses on providing holistic health programs and services with an emphasis on addictions and mental health care and services to members.

MSIFN is a strong, vibrant Indigenous community with a history of protecting Aboriginal and Treaty rights. We value professionalism, flexibility, collaboration, and respect in the workplace and encourage team members to bring out the best in those around them.

For more information about our community, please visit our homepage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programming and activities focusing on healthy living, life skills and autonomy, personal confidence, self-esteem, and enhancement of cultural identity, including prevention of drug use and alcohol abuse.
• Demonstrate personal leadership qualities that embody self-responsibility, community building, and positive life choices.
• Plan, carry out, and assess developmentally appropriate activities that promote the well-being of each child and reflect the needs of children, youth, and families.
• Ensure recreational, prevention, and social programs reflect MSIFN’s culture and traditions.
• Assist children and youth in expressing themselves by listening and responding with questions or comments that extend conversations and provide support.
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment for all children and youth.
• Communicate effectively with parents/legal guardians.
• Build strong interpersonal relationships with children and youth both one-on-one and in groups.
• Engage with youth in creating an MSIFN Youth Council and provide ongoing support and reporting on progress.
• Fulfill the Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program by supporting parents/caregivers from prenatal period to the child’s sixth birthday.
• Maintain program statistics for evaluation, research, and reporting; prepare annual financial budget and work plan; monitor budget expenses to ensure programs operate within approved budgets and complete internal financial reporting; identify and submit funding proposals as directed.
• Complete financial reporting specific to program funding sources.

Qualifications

• College Diploma in a related social services program (Early Childhood Education and/or Child and Youth Care Worker) required.
• 1 year of work-related experience; 3 years total experience or equivalent training and experience as determined by the hiring committee.

Specialization Required

• Valid driver’s license and $1M liability insurance.
• CPIC acceptable to position upon conditional offer.
• Knowledge of child and youth development and trauma-informed, culturally safe practices.
• Ability to build strong relationships with children, families, Elders, schools, and community partners.
• Planning and delivering programs that promote healthy development and reflect community values.
• Proficient interpersonal skills and other skills that engage families and children/youth to seek services and participate in program activities.
• Capacity to manage crises effectively, using prevention and de-escalation strategies.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, including accurate reporting and program evaluation.
• Knowledge of MSIFN programs and services.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification required.

Desirable/Assets

• Alternative Dispute Resolution training (preferred).
• Cultural Sensitivity Training (preferred).
• Work experience with a First Nation or Indigenous Organization (preferred).

Compensation and Benefits

Pay rate: $35.48 – G1. Minimum qualifications include the above; compensation details below are provided for reference.

• Access to EFAP along with health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Employer pension matching scheme of 5% (voluntary contributions can be increased by a further 8%).
• 3 weeks of vacation, increasing to 5 weeks with length of service.
• Additional time off during December to January and discretionary days, plus holidays during office shutdown.
• 14 statutory holidays throughout the year.
• Bereavement leave of up to 5 scheduled business days for immediate family and up to 3 days for extended family.
• Wellness Motivational Benefit of up to $500 twice in a lifetime for Healthy Lifestyle changes.
• Compensation policy supports internally and externally competitive pay progression based on development, experience, seniority, cost of living, and market trends.

Please note that a Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search (CPIC/VSS) is required upon conditional offer; expenses are reimbursed after orientation.

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