Youth Worker

Position Summary: Wasauksing First Nation is accepting applications for a Youth Worker.  The Youth Worker is responsible for organizing and coordinating recreational and awareness activities/workshops for Wasauksing youth ages 13 -18 years of age, incorporating history and culture, where appropriate.   Job Duties & Responsibilities: - The Youth Worker acts as a confidante to youth individually and as an advocate for youth collectively: - Discusses challenges facing youth helping them generate options to make good decisions, emphasizing personal growth, self-esteem, confidence and assertiveness. - Organizes, delivers and participates in various recreation programs/tournaments: volleyball, badminton, basketball, floor hockey, etc. - Participates as a member of multi-disciplinary teams of community caregivers to ensure effective and efficient services for community members. - Work closely with Elders to obtain knowledge and guidance to assist youth. - Organizes and supervises youth day camp. - Designs, develops and prepares proposals for funding of programs and services to enhance youth activities. - Operates in accordance with and ensures compliance to the Wasauksing First Nation Administrative, Finance and program policies and procedures as may be updated and amended from time to time. - Other duties/tasks/responsibilities as required and as assigned. - Provides moral support, and encouragement to youth individually and in groups regarding personal issues and stay in school strategy. - Explores and arranges various arts and crafts practiced by community, handed down from generation to generation. - Participates in group exchange. - Perform other duties as necessary. - Adhere to all policies and procedures of Wasauksing First Nation and any other relevant policies and procedures from external agencies and partners - Perform other duties within the scope of the position as assigned by the Manager or Supervisor - Attend appropriate workshops, seminars, and training sessions as required and as assigned to remain current and up-to-date on topics of concern to the work assignments for the position. - Liaise with other First Nations, program agencies, and related organizations/institutions to network effectively for the benefit of the Wasauksing First Nation, Chief and Council and the community.   Education & Experience: - Certificate or Diploma in a Social Services discipline - High School Diploma or equivalent with 3 years’ experience in a Social Services setting. - Valid First Aid/CPR Certificate. Other Requirements:  - Ability to speak Ojibway would be an asset. - Must have a proficient level of communication skills, verbal and written. - Must possess excellent organizational and time-management skills. - Excellent computer skills an asset. - A current and valid Driver’s Licence and dependable vehicle, is an asset. - Provide a current CPIC Applications must be received no later than October 9 @ 4:00 pm