Wasa Nabin Youth Worker

Barrie Native Friendship Centre; Barrie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Barrie is seeking a Wasa Nabin Youth Worker to support urban-Indigenous youth ages 13 to 18. In this full-time role, you will provide one-to-one services and develop culturally relevant Action Plans. Applicants must have a background in Indigenous studies and experience with children and youth. The position offers a starting salary of $49,600 per year and requires a valid driver's license and CPIC clearance.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid class G driver's license and own reliable vehicle.
• CPIC and vulnerable sector clearance required.
• Strong understanding of Child and Family Services Act.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one services to youth.
• Develop client Action Plans based on assessments.
• Provide cultural supports and promote outreach.

Skills

Knowledge of Aboriginal culture and history

Collaboration with child welfare agencies

Ability to develop culturally relevant plans

Education

Post-secondary education in Indigenous studies

Equivalent relevant education

Job description

Who We Are

The Barrie Native Friendship Centre’s vision is to improve the quality of life for all Indigenous people in the area, regardless of legal definition, by providing a gathering place which promotes unity and wholistic healing within the community at large. This is accomplished through a network of culturally based programs, services and teachings.

Job Purpose

To ensure the effective delivery of the Wasa Nabin program such that the needs of youth referred to the program are met in a timely and culturally sensitive manner. The Wasa Nabin program provides 1:1 support and group activities to urban-Indigenous youth ages 13 to 18, offering tools and healthy activities to build their abilities in order to improve quality of life. Supports include: general social activities, youth-in-care, healthy eating & physical development, education, culture and ceremony, justice intervention, and violence prevention.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• To support children and youth by providing participant based and one to one services that are timely.
• To empower urban-Indigenous children and youth through educational, social, and cultural supports.
• To provide wrap around type services to ensure the development of a culturally relevant and Strengths Based, person-centered Action Plan is developed for each individual youth.
• To promote awareness and ensure access to the Program through a variety of outreach efforts and promotional activities.
• To promote the development of protocols and referral agreements as appropriate to meet the needs and outcomes of children and youth.
• To conduct strengths and needs assessments for children and youth and to develop client Action Plans to meet the needs and goals of children and youth in the program.
• To refer children and youth to appropriate services as required and to document, advocate and liaise with internal and external resources and supports.
• To participate in case conferences and Plans of Care as provided by CAS/DBCFS to support and ensure the needs of children and youth are met.
• To ensure appropriate supervision of clients and activities at all times and to report incidents and SOR details to MCYS and the OFIFC as required.
• To engage in “one to one” supports with children and youth through an active case management structure.
• To accurately report and ensure all program objectives are being met in accordance with agreements.
• To outreach and engage community partners and stakeholders as it pertains to the needs of the children and youth served and the program deliverables.
• To ensure all service activities utilize culture throughout all junctures of planning and delivery.
• To utilize the OFIFC integrated database to input all data as required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Working and contributing with the team to organizational wide projects (community events, socials, fundraisers, and committees etc.) when needed.
• Other duties as from time to time assigned by Executive Director.

Qualifications and Experience

• Shall possess post-secondary education in Indigenous studies, social work, child and youth work or combination of the equivalent and relevant education.
• The candidate will have a minimum of three years of demonstrated and related work experience with children and youth.
• Strong knowledge and awareness of Aboriginal culture and history, with particular emphasis on family violence, child welfare, the impacts of trauma, Aboriginal youth engagement and community outreach.
• Ability to work professionally and collaboratively with child welfare agencies in Ontario.
• Strong understanding of the Child and Family Services Act and Ontario Children’s Aid Societies, with particular emphasis of impact on Aboriginal families.

Must have a valid class G driver’s license and own reliable vehicle.

CPIC and vulnerable sector clearance.

Employment Conditions

Specific employment conditions are specified in an employment contract with the Executive Director.

• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License, use of own insured vehicle
• CPR and AED Certificates

Please send cover letter, resume, and three (3) written reference letters to: Email: [e-mail]

ATTENTION: Wasa Nabin Youth Worker Job Posting

Hiring of Indigenous People will be given preference, as allowed under Section 24 of the Ontario Human Rights Code – Special Programs

Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $49,600.00 per year

Experience:

• Indigenous Community: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person