Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving the lives of high-risk youth in Northwestern Ontario. As an Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker, you will play a crucial role in assisting youth aged 12-21 facing challenges such as mental health issues, addictions, and trauma. Utilizing a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach, you will work closely with families and community services to foster positive outcomes. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people while collaborating with a dedicated team of professionals. If you are passionate about supporting youth and have the necessary skills, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to your community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent with relevant experience required.
• Ability to deliver intensive counseling and support services to youth in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Help high-risk youth navigate services and opportunities in the community.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate support.

Skills

Crisis Intervention Skills

Counseling Skills

Knowledge of Indigenous Culture

Communication Skills

Time Management

Case Management

Flexibility in Working Hours

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Relevant Experience

Tools

First Aid / CPR Certification

Safe Food Handling Certification

Job description

401 Cumberland St. N Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A4P7

The Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker’s primary responsibility is to help high-risk, high-needs youth (ages 12-21) who may be experiencing challenges related to mental health, addictions, trauma, relationship violence, human/sex trafficking, and may be involved in criminal activities. The Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker will help high-risk youth and their families navigate and connect with services and pro-social opportunities in the community of Thunder Bay to improve youth outcomes. This position will use a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach and will collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team to coordinate services and support in consultation with individuals and partnering programs.

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Occupation Type: Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors

Total Positions: 1

Wage: $60,000

Hours/Week: 35

Days of Work: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Closing Date / Apply By: 11/22/2024

Start Date: n/a

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent and relevant experience and eligible for certification/membership in a registered professional association for social work.
2. Familiarity with the specialized needs of youth who may be experiencing challenges related to mental health, addictions, trauma, relationship violence, human/sex trafficking and/or may be involved in criminal activities.
3. Demonstrated ability delivering intensive, short-term counselling and support services to youth in crisis, helping to address specific challenges, and referring to access required services.
4. Knowledge of Indigenous culture and history, with particular emphasis on family violence, child welfare, and impacts of trauma; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) considered an asset.
5. Skill in managing the case plans of multiple, high-risk youth clients and their families.
6. Proven crisis intervention skills; ability to identify, assess, and intervene with youth in crisis.
7. Knowledge of flexible, diverse support, advocacy and intervention processes.
8. Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective communication skills.
9. Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively and negotiate effectively with a range of community groups and service providers across sectors.
10. Excellent time management skills; ability to meet deadlines.
11. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
12. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
13. Valid First Aid / CPR Certificate and Safe Food Handling certification is an asset.
14. A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Clearance Check is a condition of employment.
15. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Will require a valid Driver's Abstract upon hiring.

Please submit cover letter and resume with three (3) references to:

401 N Cumberland Street Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4P7

Email: [e-mail] or Fax: [phone]

The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

Miigwetch to all who apply, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.