Youth Transitions Advocate - Housing First

Ontario Native Women's Association; Thunder Bay; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Health coverage

Healthcare Spending Account

Lifestyle Spending Account

Pension plan

Paid time off

35 hour work week

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) seeks a Youth In Transition Worker - Housing First to support Indigenous youth transitioning from child welfare into adulthood. You will help youth identify goals, access housing, education, and health services, and develop life skills with culturally informed supports.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will collaborate with CAS and community partners to reduce barriers and promote positive outcomes for youth in care, with flexible scheduling to

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or bachelor’s in Social Services or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in social services.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to assess situations and consider multiple perspectives.
• Ability to collaborate across sectors and build partnerships for youth outcomes.
• Strong written, verbal, and active listening skills.
• Experience facilitating workshops and group activities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, databases, and internet-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Support youth in successful transition from child welfare to adulthood.
• Identify goals, build independence, and connect to services.
• Navigate adult service systems for housing, education, employment, life skills, health, and legal resources.
• Coordinate connections to culturally appropriate services and Indigenous practices.
• Collaborate with CAS, community agencies, and service providers to improve access and outcomes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independent worker

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Workshop facilitation

Active listening

Education

Post-secondary Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Social Services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) seeks a Youth In Transition Worker - Housing First to support Indigenous youth transitioning from child welfare into adulthood. You will help youth identify goals, access housing, education, and health services, and develop life skills with culturally informed supports.

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will collaborate with CAS and community partners to reduce barriers and promote positive outcomes for youth in care, with flexible scheduling to