Employment Opportunity – Child and Youth Worker

Ncchamber; Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ncchamber seeks a Child and Youth Worker to enhance the lives of children and youth through targeted programming and support. This role requires strong knowledge of social services, crisis intervention, and an understanding of the challenges faced by Indigenous families. With a focus on supporting youth in their development and well-being, the successful candidate will benefit from a supportive team environment and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, and vision.

Career growth opportunities across multiple departments.

Job security and competitive wages.

Flexible working hours.

Training opportunities to support success.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in social services, preferably with Indigenous families.
• Sound understanding of harm reduction and addictions.
• Ability to support traditional and contemporary healing practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate programming for children and youth.
• Provide case management and support individual needs.
• Monitor youth progress and cultural needs.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Advocacy

Case Management

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Child and Youth Diploma

Social Services Diploma

Job description

Employment Opportunity – Child and Youth Worker

· Plan, participate, and coordinate cultural, recreational, and social programming for children and youth.

· Provide children and youth with behavioral challenges opportunities to positively engage in pro-social activities.

· Provide case management to youth in need of individual support, such as crisis intervention, dispute resolution, and other supportive interventions.

· Monitor youth progress and cultural needs.

· Provide information, referrals, and follow-up services to children and youth.

· Support life skills development and goal planning, including educational and job readiness.

· Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files according to specified timelines and provide written reports as requested.

Just a few reasons to join Kunuwanimano Child and Family Services

· Opportunity to work with a dynamic team with career growth across multiple departments.

· KCFS prides itself on providing its employees with job security, competitive wages, and a safe working environment.

· Training opportunities to support your success in the role.

· Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

· Competitive vacation leaves.

What you bring to the table

· Must have a Child and Youth Diploma, Social Services Diploma, or equivalent.

· A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working within a social services context, preferably with Indigenous families.

· Sound understanding of harm reduction, addictions, mental health, Indigenous healing practices and history, developmental issues, and high-risk situations faced by children and/or youth.

· Understanding systemic barriers faced by youth and the ability to advocate within these systems.

· Knowledge of individual, family, child, adolescent, and group behavior.

· Knowledge of local community agencies and other professional services available.

· Willingness and ability to support both traditional and contemporary healing practices and experience in collaborating with Elders, Healers, and helpers.

· Experience in counselling, case management, file maintenance, and statistical reporting.

· Ability to work collaboratively and elicit cooperation from others.

· Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of competing and urgent demands.

· Excellent intake assessment, crisis intervention, and advocacy skills.

· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, negotiating, decision-making, planning, organizational, administrative, and oral and written communication skills.

· Must possess a valid “G” Ontario Driver’s license, be willing to travel, and work flexible hours.

· Must produce a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

· The ability to speak a First Nation language is considered a major asset.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available upon request from candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. We focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion to make our agency a better place to work. Please note that preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants. Please self-identify.

Meegwetch to all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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