Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal Council

Niigaaniin Youth Resource Worker

                                                            

Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal Council invites applications for the Niigaaniin Youth Resource Worker to work in the delivery sites of Niigaaniin.  The Niigaaniin Youth Resource Worker will report directly to the Niigaaniin Regional Program Manager of the North Shore Tribal Council.

Purpose

The purpose of the Niigaaniin Youth Resource Worker is to provide support for youth that are between the ages of 19 to 30 years old.  The Niigaaniin Youth Resource Worker will be responsible for offering employment counseling, job placement, apprenticeship, and entrepreneurship training to assist youth to realize their full potential and get back on track. 

Job Responsibilities

á      Identify youth that could benefit from program and establish a trusting, non-judgmental, non-exploitative rapport with youth.

á      Refer youth to appropriate services in the community, as individual needs require.

á      Provide limited one-to-one support and advocacy for individual youth.

á      Assessing the needs of young people, and planning and delivering programmes related to employment, training, apprenticeship, and entrepreneurship.

á      Befriending and supporting individuals in various settings.

á      Mentoring and counselling individuals to encourage social inclusion.

á      Plan, support and/or deliver culturally appropriate programs, workshops and outings (cultural, social, educational, and recreational).

á      Supervise and participate in program activities to ensure safety and provide positive role modeling.

á      Establish and maintain a network of positive working relationships with other community programs/resources to ensure effective referrals and enhance access to a solid continuum of supports for youth.

á      Advocate for more services for youth and/or advocate for services to become more culturally appropriate & responsive to the needs of First Nation youth.

á      Keep abreast of current social concerns & street trends and as required.

á      Aattend professional development activities in order to remain informed regarding issues affecting Aboriginal youth, particularly those who are at-risk or involved in street activities.

á      Actively assist in the ongoing development and review of employment/training programming.

 

Qualifications and Experience

1.     A minimum education level of a Bachelor of Arts from a recognized University.

2.     Knowledge of First Nation ceremonies

3.     Valid Ontario DriverÕs License

4.     Clean Criminal Reference Check (CPIC)

5.     First Aid and CPR Certification

6.     Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment

7.     Demonstrated sensitivity and knowledge to the First NationÕs culture, values and traditions

8.     Excellent interviewing, assessment and case management skills

9.     Oral and written communication skill with English as the primary reporting language

10.  Excellent organizational and time management skills

11.  Extensive knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office applications

12.  Knowledge of the use and maintenance of office equipment such as a photocopier, fax machine, printer, scanner.

 

Application Deadline: No later than 4:00 p.m. on January 29, 2010

Send letter of application, resume, three (3) letters of reference and CPIC to:

 

Norma Diamond, Chief Executive Officer

Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal Council

Box 28, Cutler, ON   P0P 1B0

Phone: (705) 844-2340 Fax: (705) 844-2563

***A full job description is available upon request***

 

Only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted

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