Indigenous Youth Housing & Transition Specialist

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services seeks a Transitional Housing Support Worker in Thunder Bay, Ontario to support urban Indigenous youth and young adults facing homelessness or housing insecurity. The role involves navigating adult service systems with a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team.

The position is full-time, requires flexible hours including evenings and weekends, and involves case management and crisis intervention to help

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Social Services or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years working with young adults, preferably in housing or shelter settings.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and history, trauma-informed approaches.
• Experience handling crisis situations and referrals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build trust.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and databases.

Responsibilities

• Support urban Indigenous youth and young adults in accessing housing and service systems.
• Coordinate services with interdisciplinary team and partnering programs.
• Provide one-to-one and participant-based assistance and advocacy.
• Maintain case files and meet deadlines; respond to emergencies.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Group facilitation

Time management

Verbal/listening communication

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

Post-secondary education in Social Services or Child & Youth Services, or equivalent

Tools

Database applications

Office software

Job description

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services seeks a Transitional Housing Support Worker in Thunder Bay, Ontario to support urban Indigenous youth and young adults facing homelessness or housing insecurity. The role involves navigating adult service systems with a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team.

The position is full-time, requires flexible hours including evenings and weekends, and involves case management and crisis intervention to help