Child and Youth Worker

Timmins Economic Development Corporation; Timmins; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health centre in Timmins is seeking an experienced Child and Youth Worker to deliver mental health and addictions counselling to Indigenous children and youth. The role emphasizes traditional Indigenous approaches and includes responsibilities such as case management and organizing group sessions. Candidates with relevant experience in social services and sensitivity to multicultural needs are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in social services field working with Indigenous children and youth.
• Class G driver’s license and use of a vehicle required.
• Ability to speak Cree or Ojibway is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health and addictions counselling and case management services.
• Use traditional Indigenous approaches including the Medicine Wheel and Seven Grandfather teachings.
• Facilitate one-on-one and group sessions as well as land-based activities.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Sensitivity to multicultural community

Time management

Multitasking

Proficiency in software applications

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Diploma in social services

Job description

Misiway Milopemahtesewin Community HealthCentre, located in Timmins ON is established to provide quality programs andservices that honour, respect and support Indigenous culture, values andhealing practices, complemented by western approaches to primary health care.

We are searching for an experienced Child andYouth Worker who will offer mental health and addictions counselling and casemanagement services to children and youth within the Misiway catchment areausing a traditional approach to care delivery.

TheOpportunity:

Job Title: Childand Youth Worker SalaryRange: $48,000 - $63,800

Bring your proven Child and Youth Workerexperience to a challenging and rewarding role in our Community Health Centre.As our Child and Youth Worker you will provide mental health and addictionscounselling as well as case management services using a traditional Indigenousapproach. The Medicine Wheel and SevenGrandfather teachings will guide the direction of service and the tools used toprovide care. Care will be deliveredusing a variety of options such as one-on-one and group sessions, land-basedactivities and traditional ceremonies relevant to children and youth accordingto client need and preference.

As a successful candidate your qualificationswill include:

- Bachelor of Social Work or Social ServicesWork preferred. Diploma in socialservices field along with relevant work experience will be considered.

- Minimum 2 years of experience in socialservices field working with Indigenous children and youth

- Excellent interpersonal and communicationskills

- Sensitivity to the needs of a multicultural communityincluding Indigenous youth and children

- Proficiency in the use of computers andvarious software applications

- Ability to organize time, set priorities andmulti-task in order to meet various timelines

- Ability to work flexible work hours to meetclient needs

- Class G driver’s license and use of a vehicleare required

- Ability to speak Cree or Ojibway isconsidered an asset

Indigenouscandidates are encouraged to apply. We also welcome and encourage applicationsfrom people with disabilities.Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in allaspects of the selection process.

Successful candidateswill be required to provide a Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Check beforeproceeding with hiring.

Applications should beforwarded electronically to Amy Blais, Director of Finance and Administration,Misiway Milopemahtesewin CHC at [e-mail] by 4:30 pm on Friday, June 20, 2025.Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Misiway Milopemahtesewin Community Health Centre

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