Facilitate Indigenous youth wellness through cultural identity building, group programming, and relational support. Work directly with children and youth in community and land-based settings.

As a Youth Wellness Worker with Payukotayno, you will provide preventive, strengths-based services grounded in Omushkego values and Treaty 9 responsibilities. The position supports youth healing, leadership, belonging, and agency while addressing isolation and risk factors. You will respond to concerns involving emotional health, relationships, school challenges, and community safety.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop youth wellness workshops, activities, and seasonal events
- Support fishing, hunting, drum making, and ceremonial programming
- Respond to youth requests for emotional and relational support




- Engage young people in cultural and community leadership roles
- Collaborate on holistic service plans with internal and external partners

Requirements:

- Child and Youth Work, Indigenous Studies, Social Services, or related credentials
- Experience supporting youth in community, school, or land-based settings
- Solid communication, group facilitation, and program planning skills
- Knowledge of First Nations youth realities and strength-based interventions
- Vulnerable Sector Screening and reliable vehicle required

Use facilitation, cultural understanding, and responsive communication to strengthen youth wellness, leadership, and connection.

📌 Indigenous Youth Wellness Facilitator (Kashechewan)
🏢 Payukotayno James & Hudson Bay Family Services
📍 Kashechewan