Anishinaabe Abinoojii Family Services

We invite applications for the following positions:

RESIDENTIAL YOUTH WORKER

Two (2) Full Time Regular Positions

Location-Dryden

General Description:

The Residential Youth Workeris a full-time regular program position. The Youth Worker is responsible for providing direct services to youth who have been placed in the Agency Operated Group Home. The Youth Worker ensures the strengths of youth are acknowledged and encouraged, and their needs are met, according to Anishinaabe Abinoojii Family Services philosophy, First Nation standards, the Group Homes’ policies and procedures, and Provincial regulations and standards. The Youth Worker reports directly to the ResidenceManager in all aspects of job functions.

Qualifications:

  • Related degree/diploma in human/socialservices field with a minimum three (3) years of experience in residential youth care is preferred, howevera combination of related education, experience and skills in social work and working with youth with FASD may be considered;
  • Thorough knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and Regulations, Customary Care and the philosophy of service delivery, First Nation communities, family structure, and local customs and traditions; and an ability to work within those processes and policies;
  • Sound knowledge of traditional and contemporary healing practices and experience working with Elders, Healers, and Clinicians; and a commitment to providing services in the Anishinabe context of extended family and community involvement;
  • Knowledge of community resources, and an ability to work with and co-ordinate collateral service providers to provide a network of supports and services for the youth;
  • Understanding and knowledge of FASD, and demonstrated experience working with children with FASD;
  • Experience working with high risk and special needs youth and a demonstrated ability to interact with youth, and establish and maintain a trusting relationship;
  • Ability to provide structured activities for youth, light housekeeping duties, grocery shopping, meal planning and preparation;
  • Experience in documenting work and report writing in accordance with Provincial and agency standards;
  • Ability to work in a team environment; to share knowledge and strategies with co-workers, families, communities, and collateral service providers; and to know when to consult with and take direction from the Residence Manager and/or clinicians;
  • Ability to work shift work and report to work on short notice in relation to service requirements;
  • Experience working with a computerized data base;
  • Excellent planning, time management, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and leadership skills;
  • Committed to ensure highest level of confidentiality;
  • Must possess a valid Ontario G Drivers’ Licence and be willing to travel;
  • Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check and Drivers’ Abstract;
  • Must provide an updated Health Assessment and Immunization record; and
  • Ability to speak Ojibway is preferred and a definite asset.

SALARY:ToCommensurate With Qualifications

CLOSING DATE:

No later than Wednesday,July 6, 2016at 4:30 p.m. Late applications will not be considered.

Submit resume with cover letter quoting file # RYWDR20160706to:

Director of Human Resources

c/o 20 Main Street South, Kenora, Ontario P9N 1S7

Fax: (807) 548-1345 or by E-mail:

Miigwetch to all who apply. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

No Phone calls please.

All interviewees must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check and Drivers’ Abstract at time of interview.

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