Transitional Youth Worker

position: transitional youth worker competition #

conditions: full time –permanent

department: memengwaa program

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 a part of aunique first nations-led service model.

overview: thetransitional youth worker provides one-on-one supports to youth who are livingin or transitioning out of memengwaa transitional housing units. The key objective of this role is to supportyouth to build their personal capacity, in preparation for the next stages oftheir lives.

key responsibilites:

· provide individualized, one-on-one services to indigenous youth in and from care.

· alongsidestaff team, screen referrals and complete intakes to the program.

· utilizingprogram tools, complete smart goal setting and life skill assessments withtenants; follow up on goals and assessments on a regular basis.

· conductweekly check ins with youth to implement, review and update goals.

· refer to andliaise with appropriate resources; advocate for youth when required.

· collaborate with youth supports to develop and provide comprehensive supports based onidentified needs.

· providewritten reports to and work closely with secfs case workers as required.

· maintainyouth files by completing file logs, keeping copies of critical information,and filing information to the highest standards of confidentiality.

· attend goal setting meetings with youth and their supports.

· alongside thetenant services coordinator and/or support workers, conduct suite checks toensure health and safety requirements are met.

· teach youthbudgeting skills and arrange financial management programming.

· when youthmove out of the program, provide ongoing supports through check in and followup.

· intervene incrises in a calm and effective manner, including supporting youth to access appropriate and immediate resources.

· collaborate with other memengwaa staff to develop programming calendars.

· facilitateand/or coordinate programming for participants in the memengwaa program;document attendance and complete workshop reports.

· recommendsupport staff schedules, in collaboration with direct supervisor.

· participate in team meetings & attend training as required.

· participate in on-call rotation as required.

qualifications:

· completion of post-secondary training in human services field;combination of education, previous work experience, lived experience and training may be considered.

· must have a clear childabuse, adult abuse and criminal record checks, and prior contact check is required.

· valid mb class 5 drivers license and access to a vehicle is required:acceptable drivers abstract required.

· understanding of how systems such as eia, cfs, clds and others function;ability to support youth in navigating systems.

· asist, nvci, first aid cpr, and other related trainings considered anasset

· demonstrate knowledge and/or understanding of indigenous perspectives, first nations culture and traditional philosophies.

· ability to work with addictions,mental illness and trauma from a strengths-based perspective.

· strong knowledge of community resources.

· strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective working relationships

· experience with child welfare and/or youth aging out of care.

· strong oral and written communication skills with excellent documentation skills

· ability to speak anishinaabe an asset.

please visit our careers page to view our current opportunities and to submit your applicationdirectly:

we thank all who apply however only those candidates selected foran interview will be contacted. Preference will be given to internal candidates, southeast community members and self-declared candidates (firstnations, inuit or metis).

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