Wasa Nabin Worker

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services seeks a Wasa Nabin Worker to support urban Indigenous youth aged 13-18 at risk. You will provide culturally appropriate programs in justice, social services and education, with a focus on safety and youth empowerment.

The role requires engagement with families, partners, and community resources, strong counselling and crisis skills, and the ability to manage multiple files with care and discretion.

Qualifications

• Preferred diploma or degree in Social Services and/or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of social, cultural and recreational needs and interests of children and youth.
• Knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with particular emphasis on family violence, child welfare, the impacts of trauma, Indigenous youth engagement and community outreach; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures to ensure that youth are supervised and safe at all times.
• Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listening communication skills; excellent interviewing and counselling skills.
• Ability to conduct needs assessments for youth.
• Excellent case and file management skills, stress management and time management skills, ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience in program planning, development, implementation, data collection and evaluation.
• Group facilitation, team building and decision-making skills; ability to problem solve and take initiative.
• Self- motivated individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented setting.
• Effective crisis intervention skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including database applications.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including after school, evenings and/or weekends.
• A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.
• Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to urban Indigenous youth aged 13-18 identified as at risk.
• Deliver culturally appropriate programming in justice, social services and education settings.
• Coordinate program activities, planning and evaluation with a focus on youth wellbeing.
• Engage families and community partners to support youth outcomes.
• Maintain case files, document progress and ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Rapport building

Interviewing

Counselling

Crisis intervention

Time management

Education

Diploma in Social Services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database applications

Job description

401 Cumberland St. N Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A4P7

The Wasa Nabin Worker is responsible for providing urban Indigenous youth, ages 13-18 identified as at risk, with the support, tools and healthy activities that build upon and foster their inherent ability to make healthy choices. This program, meaning “to look forward,” is based on a fundamental principle: to improve the quality of life of urban Indigenous youth through the delivery of culturally appropriate programming (participant based) and client-based services in the areas of justice, social services and the educational system.

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Occupation Type

Social and community service workers

Total Positions

1

Wage

$56,438

Hours/Week

0

Days of Work

n/a

Closing Date / Apply By

5/27/2026

Start Date

n/a

Qualifications

• Preferred diploma or degree in Social Services and/or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of social, cultural and recreational needs and interests of children and youth.
• Knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with particular emphasis on family violence, child welfare, the impacts of trauma, Indigenous youth engagement and community outreach; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures to ensure that youth are supervised and safe at all times.
• Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listening communication skills; excellent interviewing and counselling skills.
• Ability to conduct needs assessments for youth.
• Excellent case and file management skills, stress management and time management skills, ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience in program planning, development, implementation, data collection and evaluation.
• Group facilitation, team building and decision-making skills; ability to problem solve and take initiative.
• Self- motivated individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented setting.
• Effective crisis intervention skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including database applications.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including after school, evenings and/or weekends.
• A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.
• Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

TBIFC is an equal opportunity employer.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

Employer Info

Contact Name: Hiring Committee