Trauma‑Informed Youth Outreach Specialist

Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is seeking an Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker to support high-risk youth aged 12-21. You will connect youth and families with community services, provide crisis-informed counselling, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to build protective supports.

Applicants should have a Bachelor of Social Work and experience with youth in crisis, with knowledge of Indigenous culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work degree or equivalent required.
• Experience delivering intensive counselling to youth in crisis.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and history; knowledge of Indigenous language is asset.
• Ability to manage multiple high-risk youth case plans.
• Crisis intervention skills; ability to work with diverse community groups across sectors.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; Driver’s Abstract upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Help high-risk youth and families navigate services and pro-social opportunities in Thunder Bay.
• Provide intensive, short-term counselling and support to youth in crisis.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate services and supports.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Case Management

Trauma-Informed Care

Interagency Collaboration

Communication Skills

Time Management

Flexibility

Driver's License

Indigenous Cultural Knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is seeking an Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker to support high-risk youth aged 12-21. You will connect youth and families with community services, provide crisis-informed counselling, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to build protective supports.

Applicants should have a Bachelor of Social Work and experience with youth in crisis, with knowledge of Indigenous culture.