Support Indigenous youth through culturally grounded intervention services in Timmins or Pikangikum, using youth development and trauma-informed practice. This is full time.
Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation seeks Youth Intervention Workers serving primarily youth ages 12 to 17. The work includes prevention, intervention, diversion, rehabilitation, and reintegration services. Candidates should understand Indigenous cultures, histories, traditions, community realities, youth justice, and restorative justice.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide culturally grounded prevention services to Indigenous youth
Deliver intervention and diversion services for justice-involved youth
Support rehabilitation and reintegration services
Serve youth primarily between ages 12 and 17
Contribute to community programming
Requirements:
Diploma or degree in Indigenous Studies or Social Work preferred
Experience working with Indigenous youth and families preferred
First Nation community experience is an asset
Knowledge of youth justice and restorative justice preferred
Understanding of trauma-informed and strength-based approaches
Bring Indigenous cultural knowledge, youth justice understanding, and trauma-informed practice to Youth Intervention Worker services in Ontario communities.