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.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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.

Education & Experience:

• 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.
  
  

Other Requirements: 

• 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

Applications must be received no later than June 24 @ 4:00 pm