Youth Worker

3 weeks ago


Winnipeg, Canada Neecheewam Inc. Full time

**Date Posted**:September 20, 2023

**Position**:Youth Addictions Counsellor - Casual (s)

**Location**: Eagle Embracing You Healing Lodge

**Closing Date**:Ongoing

**Wage Scale**:$17.07 -$18.90

**JOB SUMMARY**

Neecheewam Inc. has **Casual Positions** available at the Eagle Embracing You Healing Lodge. These casual positions can lead to part-time, and full-time employment. Shifts will include Days, Evenings and Overnights. The Youth Addictions Counsellor is responsible for implementing all aspects of the day-to-day functioning of programming at Eagle Embracing You Healing Lodge. This position is directly focused on relationship building, advocacy, crisis intervention, addictions support, and mental health and addictions education using a trauma informed harm reduction approach.

**MISSON**: Our mission is to provide healing lodges where the seven sacred teachings (love, respect, courage, humility, wisdom, honesty, and truth) are the path to wholeness.

**VISION**:The strength of our communities is restored through the wellbeing of our children.

Our vision will be accompanied by:
a) Working in harmony with community -based programming and support services including public schools, youth justice, and mental health.

b) Recognizing, honouring, and promoting our children’s and youth’s Indigenous heritage and identity, in both traditional and contemporary ways of life.

c) Encouraging and supporting the children and youth we work with in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and confidence to transition into responsible, productive adults.

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Responsible for day-to-day functioning of a nurturing, safe, therapeutic environment and ensuring that residents are supported mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
- Building trusting relationships with residents and staff in a supportive and non-judgmental way.
- Using daily life events to initiate learning opportunities and teach life skills (cooking, cleaning, chores, personal hygiene, etc.) to residents.
- Organize, plan and facilitate activities and learning opportunities.
- Transport residents to appropriate meetings, appointments, activities, and events.
- Intervene appropriately in times of emergency or crisis.
- Encourage and participate in traditional Indigenous practices, such as traditional ceremony and teachings related to Indigenous culture.

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**
- Child and Youth Care diploma/certificate and/or Addictions certificate is considered an asset.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working with youth.
- Experience working in a crisis or addictions setting is an asset.

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**
- Knowledge and experience working with sexually exploited youth.
- Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions, and beliefs an asset
- Ability to speak an Indigenous language an asset.
- Must be willing to obtain necessary training as per agency training policy (CPR/First Aid, Trauma Informed training, etc.)
- Valid drivers’ licence required.
- Criminal Record Check & Child Abuse Registry Check.
- Prior Contact Check will be required.
- Driver’s Abstract required.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $17.07-$18.90 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person



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