Youth Worker

Wasauksing First Nation; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wasauksing First Nation is seeking a Youth Worker to coordinate recreational and awareness activities for youth aged 13–18, integrating history and culture where appropriate.

The role involves partnering with Elders, organizing camps, and developing program proposals to secure funding, while upholding organizational policies and maintaining youth support.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in a Social Services discipline.
• High School Diploma or equivalent with 3 years’ experience in a Social Services setting.
• Valid First Aid/CPR Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a confidante to youth individually and as an advocate for youth collectively.
• Organizes, delivers and participates in recreation programs and workshops.
• Works with Elders to obtain knowledge and guidance for youth.
• Organizes and supervises youth day camps and activities.
• Designs proposals for funding to enhance youth programs.
• Ensures compliance with Wasauksing First Nation policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Driver's Licence

Education

Social Services certificate/diploma

High School Diploma + 3 years experience

Valid First Aid/CPR

Job description

Position Summary:

Wasauksing First Nation is accepting applications for a Youth Worker. The Youth Worker is responsible for organizing and coordinating recreational and awareness activities/workshops for Wasauksing youth ages 13 -18 years of age, incorporating history and culture, where appropriate.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Youth Worker acts as a confidante to youth individually and as an advocate for youth collectively:
• Discusses challenges facing youth helping them generate options to make good decisions, emphasizing personal growth, self-esteem, confidence and assertiveness.
• Organizes, delivers and participates in various recreation programs/tournaments: volleyball, badminton, basketball, floor hockey, etc.
• Participates as a member of multi-disciplinary teams of community caregivers to ensure effective and efficient services for community members.
• Work closely with Elders to obtain knowledge and guidance to assist youth.
• Organizes and supervises youth day camp.
• Designs, develops and prepares proposals for funding of programs and services to enhance youth activities.
• Operates in accordance with and ensures compliance to the Wasauksing First Nation Administrative, Finance and program policies and procedures as may be updated and amended from time to time.
• Other duties/tasks/responsibilities as required and as assigned.
• Provides moral support, and encouragement to youth individually and in groups regarding personal issues and stay in school strategy.
• Explores and arranges various arts and crafts practiced by community, handed down from generation to generation.
• Participates in group exchange.
• Perform other duties as necessary.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of Wasauksing First Nation and any other relevant policies and procedures from external agencies and partners
• Perform other duties within the scope of the position as assigned by the Manager or Supervisor

• Attend appropriate workshops, seminars, and training sessions as required and as assigned to remain current and up-to-date on topics of concern to the work assignments for the position.
• Liaise with other First Nations, program agencies, and related organizations/institutions to network effectively for the benefit of the Wasauksing First Nation, Chief and Council and the community.

Education & Experience:

• Certificate or Diploma in a Social Services discipline
• High School Diploma or equivalent with 3 years’ experience in a Social Services setting.
• Valid First Aid/CPR Certificate.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to speak Ojibway would be an asset.
• Must have a proficient level of communication skills, verbal and written.
• Must possess excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent computer skills an asset.
• A current and valid Driver’s Licence and dependable vehicle, is an asset.
• Provide a current CPIC