Youth Worker

Position Summary:

Wasauksing First Nation is accepting applications for a Youth Worker. The Youth Worker is responsible for organizing and coordinating recreational and awareness activities/workshops for Wasauksing youth ages 13
-18 years of age, incorporating history and culture, where appropriate.

• The Youth Worker acts as a confidante to youth individually and as an advocate for youth collectively:
• Discusses challenges facing youth helping them generate options to make good decisions, emphasizing personal growth, self-esteem, confidence and assertiveness.
• Organizes, delivers and participates in various recreation programs/tournaments: volleyball, badminton, basketball, floor hockey, etc.
• Participates as a member of multi-disciplinary teams of community caregivers to ensure effective and efficient services for community members.
• Work closely with Elders to obtain knowledge and guidance to assist youth.
• Organizes and supervises youth day camp.
• Designs, develops and prepares proposals for funding of programs and services to enhance youth activities.
• Operates in accordance with and ensures compliance to the Wasauksing First Nation Administrative, Finance and program policies and procedures as may be updated and amended from time to time.
• Other duties/tasks/responsibilities as required and as assigned.
• Provides moral support, and encouragement to youth individually and in groups regarding personal issues and stay in school strategy.
• Explores and arranges various arts and crafts practiced by community, handed down from generation to generation.
• Participates in group exchange.
• Perform other duties as necessary.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of Wasauksing First Nation and any other relevant policies and procedures from external agencies and partners
• Perform other duties within the scope of the position as assigned by the Manager or Supervisor

• Attend appropriate workshops, seminars, and training sessions as required and as assigned to remain current and up-to-date on topics of concern to the work assignments for the position.
• Liaise with other First Nations, program agencies, and related organizations/institutions to network effectively for the benefit of the Wasauksing First Nation, Chief and Council and the community.

• Certificate or Diploma in a Social Services discipline
• High School Diploma or equivalent with 3 years’ experience in a Social Services setting.
• Valid First Aid/CPR Certificate.

• Ability to speak Ojibway would be an asset.
• Must have a proficient level of communication skills, verbal and written.
• Must possess excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent computer skills an asset.
• A current and valid Driver’s Licence and dependable vehicle, is an asset.
• Provide a current CPIC