Youth Outreach Worker

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**Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.**

**JOB** SUMMARY**: The **Youth Outreach Worker** reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Child and Youth Health Team Manager at Six Nations Health Services.

The Youth Outreach worker supports:

- Youth to better navigate and connect with services and pro-social opportunities in the community to improve child & youth outcomes
- Designing, developing, planning, and implementing programs for children & youth in the community

**Type**

Contract (Until March 2026)

**Closing Date**

September 27, 2023

**Hours of Work**

35 weekly

**Wage**

$52,900 (Minimum)

*A competitive compensation package will be offered commensurate with qualifications. *

**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS**:

- College diploma in Social Service Work or Child and Youth Work or related discipline with 3 years of related experience working with youth
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to work evenings and weekends
- Good knowledge of the Six Nations Community and Brant
- Six Nations band member preferred
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to the life experiences and diverse needs of children & youth,
- Knowledge of local programs and services children for youth and local children & youth populations; identities and cultural backgrounds of at-risk children & youth in underserved areas, providing services within an understanding of anti-oppression, youth-friendly, and client-centered approach
- Skilled in establishing trusting relationships with children & youth, comfort approaching individuals/groups and beginning conversations and building rapport;
- Willingness to maintain ongoing professional competency

**SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: (Choose **one** method **ONLY**)**:
**Method #1: Online***- Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualify you for this position.
- Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
- Copy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.

**Method #2: GREAT** - Applications must include **all** of the following**:

- Printed, filled in and authorized Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form.
- Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualify you for this position.
- Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
- Photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
- Place all documents listed above in a sealed envelope and mail to or drop off at:
**Youth Outreach Worker - Contract - 158-23-3**

c/o Reception Desk

Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT)

P.O. Box 69, 16 Sunrise Court

Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0