Kanikonriio Advisor Youth Programs

Position: Kanikonriio Advisor for Youth Programs
Location: West Haldimand (Port Dover)

Join Six Nations of the Grand River as a Kanikonriio Advisor, providing essential mental health support and cultural programming for youth. This role emphasizes connections to land and heritage.

As a Youth Advisor, you'll report to the Manager of the Kanikonriio Child & Youth Programs, delivering both direct and indirect services to children aged 0-18. Your work will focus on assessing needs, developing care plans, and facilitating programs that encourage self-esteem and connection to culture. You will also respond to crises and collaborate with schools and families for better outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create culturally relevant programming for youth

• Provide immediate support during mental health crises

• Develop and follow through on safety plans

• Network with community partners for resource sharing

• Engage schools to enhance support for youth

Requirements:

• College diploma in related disciplines

• 3 years programming experience preferred

• Certification in suicide prevention and mental health

• Valid driver’s license with insurance

• Familiarity with contemporary issues in Haudenosaunee community

Empower youth through health programs that celebrate culture and promote healing.
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