Akwe:go Program Worker

5 days ago

Thunder Bay, Canada Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre Full time

**Akwe:go Program Worker**

**Job Posting - 1 Full Time position**

The Akwe:go Worker is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery and administration of the Akwe:go Program by providing urban Indigenous children between the ages of 7-12 and their families the support, tools and healthy activities that build upon and foster their inherent ability to make healthy choices. This program has been designed based on a fundamental principle: to improve the quality of life of urban Indigenous children through the delivery of culturally appropriate programming (participant based) and client based services that are at-risk in the areas of justice, social services and educational systems.

**Qualifications / Skills**:

- Preferred Social Work Diploma or Degree and/or equivalent experience
- Ability to plan and deliver preventative programming and services for children and their families.
- Knowledge of Indigenous culture and experience working with Indigenous persons; understanding of the northern cultural environment; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset.
- Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listening communication skills.
- Excellent public relations skills and thorough knowledge of available community resources
- Excellent case and file management skills, stress management and time management skills.
- Group facilitation, team building and decision-making skills; ability to problem solve.
- Effective crisis intervention skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, possibly evenings and/or weekends.
- Current First Aid / CPR Certificate.
- A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance will be a condition of employment.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Will require a valid Drivers Abstract upon hiring.

**Deadline Date: Friday, September 27, 2024**

**Salary: $50,000 / annum**

**Please submit cover letter and resume with three (3) references to**:
**Attention: Hiring Committee**

**Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre**

**401 N Cumberland Street Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4P7**

**The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer.**

**Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.**
- **_Miigwetch to all who apply, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted_

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