Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 35 hours per week Education: College/CEGEP Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years or equivalent experience Work site environment Education or training Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders) Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance) Volunteer coordination Early intervention programming for at-risk youth Crime prevention Youth services Work setting Urban area Community agency Various locations Social service or charity agency Community centre Tasks Prepare reports or case histories Administrative and office activities Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services Perform administrative tasks Conduct social research Implement life skills workshops Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs Conduct follow-up assessments Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community Housekeeping activities Food preparation Resolve conflict situations Conduct individual and group counselling sessions Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff Assist clients/guests with special needs Accompany clients to appointments and social outings Manage knowledge Supervision 1 to 2 people 3-4 people 5-10 people 11-15 people 16-20 people More than 20 people Committees Certificates, licences, memberships,



and courses Cultural Awareness Training First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate Target audience Aboriginal groups Adolescents Children Families Persons with mental health disabilities Young offenders Computer and technology knowledge Electronic mail MS Office Database Area of work experience Community service organization Security and safety Criminal record check Driving record check (abstract) Vulnerable sector check Transportation/travel information Own transportation Willing to travel Valid driver's licence Driver's abstract Work conditions and physical capabilities Ability to work independently Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Physically demanding Tight deadlines Attention to detail Large workload Weight handling Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs) Personal suitability Accurate Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Interpersonal awareness Judgement Values and ethics Client focus Excellent written communication Flexibility Initiative Team player Organized Screening questions Do you have experience working in this field? Employment terms options Evening Employment terms options Flexible hours Day Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Financial benefits Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Other benefits Other perks Support for Indigenous people Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

📌 youth worker (Thunder Bay)
🏢 Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre
📍 Thunder Bay