Youth Outreach Worker

4 days ago


Thunder Bay, Canada Shkoday Abinojiiwak Obimiwedoon Full time

Work Term: Temporary
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- Aboriginal studies
- Child development
- Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies, other
- or equivalent experience
- **Asset languages**:

- Cree
- Ojibwa
- **Work site environment**:

- Noisy
- Education or training
- Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
- **Work setting**:

- Community agency
- School help service
- Public school
- **Tasks**:

- Prepare reports or case histories
- Administrative and office activities
- Implement life skills workshops
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Conduct follow-up assessments
- Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Resolve conflict situations
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
- **Supervision**:

- 1 to 2 people
- 16-20 people
- **Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- HIGH FIVE training (principles of healthy child development)
- Mental health first aid Certificate
- Cultural Awareness Training
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Food Safety Certificate
- **Target audience**:

- Aboriginal groups
- Adolescents
- Children
- Culturally diverse groups
- Families
- **Computer and technology knowledge**:

- Electronic mail
- MS Office
- **Area of work experience**:

- Community service organization
- **Security and safety**:

- Medical exam
- Vulnerable sector check
- **Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- **Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- **Weight handling**:

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- **Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Values and ethics
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player
- Organized
- **Screening questions**:

- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you live near the job location?
- **Employment terms options**:

- Day
- **Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
- **Other benefits**:

- Wellness program
- **Support for Indigenous people**:

- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
- Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers



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