Transitional Youth Worker - Outreach

Conditions:

Full Time – Permanent

Department:
Memengwaa Program

Location:

126 Alfred Ave

Shawenim Abinoojii is a non-profit service provider and Southeast First Nations-led organization. We offer comprehensive benefits, a rewarding work environment, and opportunities to challenge yourself, apply your skillset, and be part of a unique First Nations-led service model.

OVERVIEW: Reporting to the Memengwaa Supervisor, the Transitional Youth Worker provides case management supports to youth on an extension of care who are living in or transitioning out of Memengwaa transitional housing units. The key objective of this role is to support youth in building their personal capacity in preparation for the next stages of their lives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide case management services to Indigenous youth in and from care.
• Screen referrals and complete intakes to the program alongside team staff.
• Use program tools to complete SMART goal setting and life skill assessments with tenants; follow up on goals and assessments regularly.
• Conduct weekly check-ins with youth to review and update goals.
• Refer to and liaise with appropriate resources; advocate for youth when needed.
• Collaborate with youth support services to develop and provide comprehensive support based on identified needs.
• Provide written reports and work closely with SECFS case workers as required.
• Maintain youth files by completing case logs, keeping copies of critical information, and ensuring confidentiality.
• Attend meetings and appointments with youth when appropriate; empower youth to access resources independently.
• Conduct suite checks and encourage youth participation in household requirements, events, and activities.
• Provide ongoing support through check-ins and follow-ups when youth move out of the program.
• Intervene in crisis situations calmly and effectively.
• Collaborate with Memengwaa staff to develop programming calendars.
• Facilitate or coordinate programming, document attendance, and complete workshop reports.
• Recommend staff schedules in collaboration with the program manager.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Training in the human services field is an asset; work and lived experience will also be considered.
• Knowledge of the Child and Family Services (CFS) system and child welfare is required; experience with youth aging out of care is an asset.
• Understanding of systems like EIA, CFS, CLDS, and ability to support youth in navigating these systems.
• Related training such as ASIST, NVCI, First Aid CPR is an asset.
• Ability to work with addictions, mental illness, and trauma from a strengths-based perspective.
• Strong knowledge of community resources.
• Possesses a strong understanding of Anishinaabe culture; prior cultural awareness or sensitivity training is preferred. Ability to speak Anishinaabe is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to engage in active listening and build strong relationships with youth.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Calm and responsive in conflict or crisis situations.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required.
• Clear Criminal Record (vulnerable Sector Check), Child and Adult Abuse Registry Check, Prior Contact Check, and acceptable Driver’s Abstract are conditions of employment.

To apply: Please visit our careers page to view current opportunities and submit your application directly.

Note: We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Preference will be given to internal candidates, Southeast community members, and self-declared candidates (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis).

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