Child & Youth Worker

Child & Youth Worker

Department:                  Health Services

Employment Status:      Regular Full-time 

Salary Range:                CS-2 ($45,396.00 - 55,484.00)

Reporting Relationship

The Child &Youth Worker will report to the Health Services Department Manager.

Position Summary 

Using an Anishinaabe approach, the Child &Youth Worker will be responsible for the delivery and service of child and youth-oriented prevention and intervention programs.  For the purposes of improving holistic health, the Child and Youth Worker will work directly with children, youth and families through culturally appropriate community-based programs that support the physical, emotional, spiritual and mental well-being; and develop partnerships to determine the needs and development of programs and services.

Essential Functions

Promote and maintain a positive role model in cultural appropriate healthy lifestyle

Ensure safe and secure program activity environments for children, youth and families

Maintain strict oath of confidentiality and privacy

Participate in ongoing development and facilitation of services for the HSD

Attend monthly and other required team meetings to maintain teamwork and facilitate communication 

For improved children and youth programs, using various methods, conduct surveys, document review of previous needs assessments, activity and focus group evaluations

Research, plan and implement prevention and intervention activities for children and youth such as recreational, homework and guidance support groups

Facilitate group workshops to teach life skills coaching, behavioural, social and coping skills

Schedule and prepare required facilities for program activities and supervise programs, facilities and equipment used for the provision of safety and security

Networks and forms partnerships to work collaboratively with existing organizations and MFN departments to determine needs and interests, age appropriate, for children, youth and their families such as sport, recreational, cultural and educational programs

Encourage Youth to participate in regional and territorial programs

Qualifications and Requirements

Preferred

University Degree in Social Work or related field of study and four (4) years related work experience

Minimum

Child & Youth Care Worker Diploma, Social Service Worker Diploma or other related field of study; or four (4) years combination of related training and/or education and work experience in the Children and Youth sector

Demonstrated commitment to support MFN children, youth and families

Strong written and oral communication and listening skills and facilitation experience

Must be able to relate well with children and youth

Ability to work in a stressful environment and work flexible hours

Other

Ability to apply stress management would be an asset

Understanding and fluency of Ojibwe language is an asset

Require valid Driver’s License and reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage for transportation of clients and must be willing to obtain Drivers Abstract

Have Mental Health First Aid, Standard First Aid and CPR Certifications

Must have or be willing to obtain Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certifications

CRC/VSS Rationale:  M’Chigeeng First Nation and its agents are in a position of trust in services to band member children and/or vulnerable adults, so a safe and secure working environment is mandatory.  Applicants must provide a clear VSS Certificate and the VSS must have a record clear and/or dated of any convictions relating to alcohol, drugs, assault, violence and theft.  The VSS must be current (30 days) and must be an Original.

Apply Here

Child & Youth Worker
c/o Human Resources
[email protected]
M’Chigeeng FN, P.O. Box 333
M’Chigeeng, ON P0P 1G0 (Fax 705-377-4980)

If you are interested in this opportunity, applicants must submit cover letter, resume, with three current references with contact information (two work-related and one character reference) and copies of education certifications to: