Youth Facilitator-Educator

  • CompanyNimkee Nupigawagan Healing Centre
  • Job TypeHuman/Social Services
  • Required Experience3 years
  • Job TypePermanent Employment
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterNot Required
  • Application Deadline01/08/2025

Job Description

Summary: The Youth Facilitator- Educator is a vital leader in the healing journey of the youth at Nimkee Nupigawagan Healing Centre (NNHC) and will report to the Services Manager or designate. They are to guide participants through various workshops, teachings and healing circles designed to address trauma, addiction, mental health challenges and overall wellbeing. Grounded in the principles of Indigenous teachings, the Youth Facilitator- Educator integrates traditional knowledge, ceremonies and cultural practices into all aspects of their programming to provide a holistic approach to healing, learning and growing.  This will involve providing feedback on progress through traditional assessments, medicine wheel, and other mainstream techniques. Through meaningful and engaging group sessions, the Youth Facilitator- Educator will foster a safe and inclusive environment where youth can explore their strengths, overcome challenges, and reconnect with their identity. Blending mainstream approaches with Indigenous ways of knowing and being, the Youth Facilitator- Educator will empower participants to reclaim balance in their lives and build resilience for their future. Overall, the Facilitator will lead the development of content, a curriculum, and overall delivery of the program at hours set by the organization.

Experience and Qualifications

The Youth Facilitator- Educator will work closely with the Youth Counsellors and will model a healthy lifestyle and positive relationship building. The Youth Facilitator- Educator will organize regular social, educational, recreational, and spiritual instructional lessons with other staff and guests in order to maintain a vibrant program. They are responsible for all aspects of youth programming prioritizing land based, and culturally orientated healing and education.  The Youth Facilitator- Educator will be work towards keeping an ongoing commitment or current registration with the Ontario College of Teachers  (OCT) and/or Registered Social Worker and must commit to ongoing professional development.  An indigenous person with lived experience will be given priority.

How to Apply

For a complete job description, email Thomas at: thomas@nimkee.org DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:  Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 at 4:00 pm. Applications must consist of resume, cover letter and two (2) recent references, one being from a Supervisor within the past three (3) years.  Tentative Date for interviews: Friday, January 10th, 2025.