Youth Outreach Worker

**OGIMAAWABIITONG**

Employment Opportunity

Youth Outreach Worker

Ogimaawabiitong is dedicated and committed to “Excellence in all that we do”. The ethics, along with the Seven
Teachings, speak to how the organization operates: in relation to interaction amongst clients, staff, members and other stake holders. The Ogimaawabiitong code of ethics and teachings reflect in both decision-making and service delivery.

Do you want to work for a health care organization that changes people's lives? One that not only cares deeply about clients, but also values that its employees are its greatest Gifts

Examples of Support

Unique health services organization
The supportive management team and collaborative work environment
Family Culture
Innovative environment
Enriched job fulfilment and
We offer a competitive compensation package, and exceptional opportunities for career growth
A retirement savings plan with company contributions

Position Description

The Kenora Chiefs Advisory is seeking a motivated individual to support ‘high-risk’ youth (between the ages of 12 and 25) by connecting with them and supporting them to make informed decisions about their well-being in a way that is empowering, strengths based, and promotes access to Anishinaabe cultural and ceremony.

Position Title: Youth Outreach Worker
Department: Child and Youth Mental Health
Term: Full-time Permanent
Location: 240 Veterans Dr, Kenora, ON P9N 3Y5
Reports to: Child and Youth Services Program Manager

Summary of Duties
Build professional, helping relationships with youth, and their families where appropriate, in order to support them on a path of wellness
Provide individual counseling to youth and understand how to involve families in the therapeutic process where appropriate, and with consent
With an understanding of the ‘Stages of Change’ intervention framework, support youth and their families around specific ways to recognize, address and resolve mental health and wellness challenges
Act as liaison between service providers and at-risk/high-risk youth for the purposes of advocacy, and helping youth make positive connections with the right supports
Be prepared to assist and respond to crisis situations if they arise (training provided)

Cultural Liaison

Facilitate access to Anishinaabe knowledge, traditions and cultural beliefs in the healing process when appropriate

Directly support youth and families to connect with Traditional Knowledge Keepers, Healers, and Elders for the purposes of accessing Ceremony, or any other cultural engagements

Communicate with the Youth Wellness Hub Manager and Youth Outreach Worker Program team on all critical cases and situations

Outreach and Referrals

Connect youth to services and supports via a ‘warm hand-off’ approach

Provide information, education and guidance to youth, and their families with regard to mental health and addictions, healthy lifestyle choices, trauma, personal safety and human trafficking, housing, and other wellness related aspects of life

Provide information, intervention options and support to parents/guardians on assisting their youth in managing mental health and wellness challenges

Facilitate referrals to OTN for consults and assessments, where appropriate
Participate in inter-disciplinary case conferences, RISK/risk tables, community resource meetings, and fairs

Community Engagement

Network and develop partnerships with community resources both in KCA member First Nations and local urban centers such as Kenora

Be responsive to concerned members of the community who may provide information about youth who are presenting at-risk/high-risk and/or appear to not be connected to supports

Coordinate with Youth Mobile Crisis Workers, Crisis Workers, Youth Wellness Hub staff, and any other staff working directly with youth across service sectors to ensure that youth are receiving the support they need

Monitoring and Reporting

Keep accurate, timely client contact records in accordance with program requirements
Track significant interactions and follow-up with individual youth and their families
Maintain data entry into the Outreach Record Database required by the Ministry and the program with regard to qualitative and quantitative aspects of the program
Where advised, maintain data entry into KCA’s MHA data entry system, Mustimuhw cEMR (MIS) for general/daily case noting
Contribute to the evaluation of service with respect to its effectiveness in meeting the community needs and achieving our mandate
Additional duties as required

Qualifications:
University Degree or College Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution (Psychology, Social

Work/Social Service Worker, Child and Youth Worker), or, the equivalent combination of Lived and/or proven
Work Experience

Proven experience providing both individual and group counseling to youth populations is a position requirement

Experience working with, coaching, engaging, and/or supporting youth, with an empha