Youth Support Worker

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  • CompanyChippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
  • Job TypeChild and Youth
  • Required ExperienceTwo years’ experience working with First Nation youth in a First Nation/Indigenous communities
  • Job TypeFull Time
  • Education / CredentialsPost-Secondary diploma in Child and Youth Worker or related field
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline12/13/2024

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Job Description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Youth Support Worker

Program/Dept:                       Native Child Welfare

Reports To:                            Family Services Supervisor

Type of Employment:           Full-time permanent

Wage:                                     $25.44 – $31.63 per hour

Hours of Work:                      37.5 hours per week

Closing Date:                         Friday, December 13, 2024              4:00 pm EST

Reporting to the Family Services Supervisor, the Youth Support Worker is an important role promoting healthy lifestyles to youth (13-18 years old) and families through development and implementation of prevention and awareness programs.  Acting as a role model, in this position you would find yourself providing counselling and programming to youth, performing administrative duties, and working collaboratively in a team environment.

Experience and Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Post-Secondary diploma in Child and Youth Worker or related field
  • Two years’ experience working with First Nation youth in a First Nation/Indigenous communities
  • Experience in Youth Programming and Youth Counselling
  • Organization and time management skills
  • Knowledge of various Youth resources available on and off reserve
  • Ability to integrate cultural and traditions in all youth activities
  • Knowledge of the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the Child and Family Act
  • Computer literacy and basic technical skills for troubleshooting office equipment
  • Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License
  • CPR First Aid or ability to obtain within probationary period
  • Acceptable recent Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check

How to Apply

How to Apply

Submit cover letter – must address the qualifications outlined with resume.

Drop off or mail to:  Administration Office, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, 135 Lakeshore Blvd. Neyaashiinigmiing, Ontario, N0H 2T0.  Identify position applied for on outside of the envelope.  Fax:  519.534.2130  E-mail: employment@nawash.ca  For more information or to obtain a copy of the job description, please visit our website https://www.nawash.ca/employment-opportunities/ or by call the Band Office at 519.534.1689

·       All applications are appreciated, however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.  We strive to provide current CNUFN Employees and CNUFN Band Members with correspondence in regards to the status of their application/candidacy

·       Preference will be given to CNUFN Band Members and those of Aboriginal decent who identify at time of application

·       While COVID-19 vaccinations are not currently mandatory, they are encouraged for the safety of all employees, clients and community as a whole; a policy is in place, and accommodations are provided for those unvaccinated

·       Due to the nature of positions, a recent acceptable Criminal Record and or Vulnerable Sector Check may be requested and paid by the Employer