Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker

9 hours ago

Thunder Bay, Canada Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre Full time

ENHANCED YOUTH OUTREACH WORKER

Full Time Temporary Vacancy

SUMMARY:
The Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker’s primary responsibility is to help high-risk, high-needs youth (ages 12-21) who may be experiencing challenges related to mental health, addictions, trauma, relationship violence, human/sex trafficking, and may be involved in criminal activities. The Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker will help high-risk youth and their families navigate and connect with services and pro-social opportunities in the community of Thunder Bay to improve youth outcomes. This position will use a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach and will collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team to coordinate services and support in consultation with individuals and partnering programs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent and relevant experience and eligible for certification /membership in a registered professional association for social work.
- Demonstrated ability delivering intensive, short-term counselling and support services to youth in crisis, helping to address specific challenges, and referring to access required services.
- Knowledge of Indigenous culture and history, with particular emphasis on family violence, child welfare, and impacts of trauma; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) considered an asset.
- Skill in managing the case plans of multiple, high-risk youth clients and their families.
- Proven crisis intervention skills; ability to identify, assess, and intervene with youth in crisis.
- Knowledge of flexible, diverse, support, advocacy and intervention processes.
- Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively and negotiate effectively with a range of community groups and service providers across sectors.
- Excellent time management skills; ability to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Valid First Aid / CPR Certificate and Safe Food Handling certification is an asset.
- A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Clearance Check is 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, November 29, 2024

**Salary**: $60,000 per 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

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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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