Position Description
The Kenora Chiefs Advisory is currently seeking Child and Youth Workers. Binesi Waziswan Healing and Treatment Services is a short-term live-in treatment program that provides an opportunity for youth stepping up from community-based support or stepping down from an inpatient unit, to engage in holistic, land-based, clinical wraparound services in a supportive environment. Youth participants will undergo ongoing assessment and observation, crisis intervention, and wrap around bi-cultural services aimed at long-term healing and recovery. We require an enthusiastic, supportive and flexible individuals who work well in a team environment and are motivated to support youth on their healing journey
Position Title: Child and Youth Worker
Department: Healing and Treatment Services
Term: Casual
Location: 240 Veterans Drive, 3rd Floor, Kenora, Ontario
Reports to: Operational Manager–Binesi Waziswan Healing and Treatment Services
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide support and guidance to youth participants who are experiencing mental health and/or substance use issues that have impacted their mental, emotional, spiritual and/or physical wellbeing;
- Support youth in their day-to-day participation in the program, supporting them to identify goals and achieve them;
- Carry out daily home upkeep, alongside youth participants, teaching them healthy habits and life skills;
- Carry out treatment recommendations identified by the Bi-Cultural Clinician(s), Program Manager and other relevant service providers;
- Case noting daily assessments and observations of the participants’ wellbeing status, from a holistic lens;
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with staff, youth and service providers both from KCA and external organizations;
- Facilitate access to Anishinaabe knowledge, traditions and cultural beliefs in the healing process, where appropriate;
- Directly support youth and families to connect with Traditional Knowledge Keepers, Healers, and Elders for the purpose of accessing ceremony and other cultural engagements;
- Network and develop partnerships with community resources both in KCA member First Nations and in Kenora.
Qualifications
- Experience working with youth both one-to-one and in group settings;
- Strong ability to develop rapport and trusting relationships with youth and families;
- Experience working in a youth residential setting is an asset;
- Experience facilitating activities and programs, including cultural and land-based programming, is an asset;
- Ability to respond to crisis and post-crisis situations;
- College diploma or university degree is an asset;
- Excellent skills in the following areas: interpersonal, computer, organization, networking, presentation and communication (written & oral);
- Knowledge of Anishinaabe culture and language is an asset;
- Demonstrated ability to act as a role model for youth, as someone who has committed to their own healing and wellness journey.
Additional Requirements:
- A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle;
- Must be willing to travel when required;
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record;
- Willingness to work night shifts and weekends.
Please forward your resume, cover letter and 3 references to:
Human Resource Department
Kenora Chiefs Advisory
P.O. Box 349- 240 Veterans Drive, 3rd Floor
Kenora ON P9N 3X4
Fax: 807-467-2656
Email: resume@kenorachiefs.org
*We thank all that apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted
** Traditional practices involve burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and cedar within the work setting
***In accordance with company policy, it is mandatory for all employees to either provide proof of their Covid vaccination or undergo Covid testing twice a week