SUMMARY: The Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker’s primary responsibility is to help high-risk, high-needs youth (ages 12-21) who may be experiencing challenges related to mental health, addictions, trauma, relationship violence, human/sex trafficking, and may be involved in criminal activities. The Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker will help high-risk youth and their families navigate and connect with services and pro-social opportunities in the community of Thunder Bay to improve youth outcomes. This position will use a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach and will collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team to coordinate services and support in consultation with individuals and partnering programs.

Deadline Date: Monday October 19, 2025

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent and relevant experience and eligible for certification / membership in a registered professional association for social work.
- Familiarity with the specialized needs of youth who may be experiencing challenges related to mental health, addictions, trauma, relationship violence, human / sex trafficking and / or may be involved in criminal activities.
- Demonstrated ability delivering intensive, short-term counselling and support services to youth in crisis, helping to address specific challenges, and referring to access required services.
- Knowledge of Indigenous culture and history,



with particular emphasis on family violence, child welfare, and impacts of trauma; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) considered an asset.
- Skill in managing the case plans of multiple, high-risk youth clients and their families.
- Proven crisis intervention skills; ability to identify, assess, and intervene with youth in crisis.
- Knowledge of adaptable, diverse, support, advocacy and intervention processes.
- Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively and negotiate effectively with a range of community groups and service providers across sectors.
- Excellent time management skills; ability to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
- Valid First Aid / CPR Certificate and Safe Food Handling certification is an asset.
- A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Clearance Check is a condition of employment.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Will require a valid Drivers Abstract upon hiring.

The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

📌 Enhanced Youth Outreach Worker (Ontario)
🏢 Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre
📍 Ontario