The Transition Home life Coach will be responsible for providing live in support to youth and young adults who reside in the home. The life coach will ensure to model a nurturing, stabilized, safe, and healthy living space that enables positive choices, and skill building. The Live in Transitional Life coach will work directly alongside the Post Majority Care Support Navigators to incorporate wrap-around and wholistic services for young people.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Social Work Diploma, Bachelor of Social Work Degree, a diploma or degree in a relevant field, or a combination of education and experience in a similar role will be required.
- Certificates or training related to social work or human services (e.g., crisis intervention, mental health and addictions) preferred
- Minimum of one (1) year of direct experience working with children, youth or young adults (e.g., residential care, group home, youth work, life skills coaching or case management), together with the education requirement above or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge and awareness of Mushkegowuk culture and history, and an understanding of the impacts of intergenerational trauma on Indigenous youth and young adults today.
- Ability to respond effectively to crisis situations that may arise when working with youth and young adults.
- Ability to maintain a structured, secure and nurturing home environment for youth and young adults.
- Ability to develop and follow an in-home safety protocol that aligns with program policies.
- Ability to de-escalate situations with youth and young adults.




- Strong advocacy and communication skills.
- Familiarity with the Moose Cree First Nation Child and Family Well-Being Law.
- Knowledge of Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) programs and Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) decisions related to First Nations child and family services.
- Knowledge of Ontario legislation related to child and family well-being, and awareness of relevant legislation in other provinces.
- Ability to travel, sometimes on short notice.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, overnights and weekends, as required by the live-in schedule.
- Knowledge of resources available for youth and young adults experiencing challenges with addictions, mental health, education, housing, etc.
- Ability to speak Cree is an asset.
- Clear Criminal Record Check (CPIC) with Vulnerable Sector Check required
- Clear Child Welfare Check(s) required
- Valid driver’s license required

Duration: Permanent with 3 months probation

As MCFN is a First Nation organization, preference in hiring will be given firstly to the First Nation members, and to the rest, subsequently. Candidates needing accommodation of any kind are requested to inform the organization in advance so that required accommodative measures can be incorporated in the recruitment process. By responding to the application, candidates are implicitly providing consent to share their personal information with the organization. This personal information that is being shared with the employer will be used solely for the purpose of recruitment and will not be used for any other purposes.

📌 Transitional Life Coach (Canada)
🏢 Moose Cree
📍 Canada