Indigenous Youth Outreach Advocate (Cabot Square)

Native Women's Shelter of Montreal; Montreal; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A local non-profit organization in Montreal is seeking a Youth Outreach Worker to engage with the Indigenous population in Cabot Square. The role includes supporting vulnerable individuals, promoting safety, and collaborating with community resources. Candidates should have a relevant diploma, community outreach experience, and be bilingual in French and English. This full-time position emphasizes harm reduction and trauma-informed practices, requiring a commitment to working outdoors year-round.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in community outreach, street work, or youth work.
• Experience working with Indigenous populations and individuals with complex trauma.
• Understanding of gender-based violence and exploitation issues.

Responsibilities

• Support the vulnerable population in Cabot Square and surrounding areas.
• Promote safety using a harm reduction approach.
• Coordinate outreach with youth at risk of homelessness.

Skills

Community outreach

Crisis intervention

Bilingual in French and English

Understanding of Indigenous cultures

Education

College diploma (DEC) or university degree in Social Work, Youth and Adult Correctional Intervention, Special Care Counselling, Social Services, Indigenous Studies

Job description

A local non-profit organization in Montreal is seeking a Youth Outreach Worker to engage with the Indigenous population in Cabot Square. The role includes supporting vulnerable individuals, promoting safety, and collaborating with community resources. Candidates should have a relevant diploma, community outreach experience, and be bilingual in French and English. This full-time position emphasizes harm reduction and trauma-informed practices, requiring a commitment to working outdoors year-round.