Kenora Chiefs Advisory Hiring for Youth Outreach Worker Full Time

OGIMAAWABIITONG

Employment Opportunity

Youth Outreach Worker

Ogimaawabiitong is dedicated and committed to “Excellence in all that we do”. The ethics, along with the Seven
Teachings, speak to how the organization operates: in relation to interaction amongst clients, staff, members and other stake holders. The Ogimaawabiitong code of ethics and teachings reflect in both decision-making and service delivery.

Do you want to work for a health care organization that changes people’s lives? One that not only cares deeply about clients, but also values that its employees are its greatest Gifts!

Examples of Support

➢ Unique health services organization
➢ The supportive management team and collaborative work environment
➢ Family Culture
➢ Innovative environment
➢ Enriched job fulfilment and
➢ We offer a competitive compensation package, and exceptional opportunities for career growth
➢ A retirement savings plan with company contributions

Position Description

The Kenora Chiefs Advisory is seeking a motivated individual to support ‘high-risk’ youth (between the ages of 12 and 25) by connecting with them and supporting them to make informed decisions about their well-being in a way that is empowering, strengths based, and promotes access to Anishinaabe cultural and ceremony.

Position Title: Youth Outreach Worker
Department: Child and Youth Mental Health
Term: Full-time Permanent
Location: 240 Veterans Dr, Kenora, ON P9N 3Y5
s to: Child and Youth Services Program Manager

Summary of Duties
➢ Build professional, helping relationships with youth, and their families where appropriate, in order to support them on a path of wellness
➢ Provide individual counseling to youth and understand how to involve families in the therapeutic process where appropriate, and with consent
➢ With an understanding of the ‘Stages of Change’ intervention framework, support youth and their families around specific ways to recognize, address and resolve mental health and wellness challenges
➢ Act as liaison between service providers and at-risk/high-risk youth for the purposes of advocacy, and helping youth make positive connections with the right supports
➢ Be prepared to assist and respond to crisis situations if they arise (training provided)

Cultural Liaison

➢ Facilitate access to Anishinaabe knowledge, traditions and cultural beliefs in the healing process when appropriate

➢ Directly support youth and families to connect with Traditional Knowledge Keepers, Healers, and Elders for the purposes of accessing Ceremony, or any other cultural engagements

➢ Communicate with the Youth Wellness Hub Manager and Youth Outreach Worker Program team on all critical cases and situations

Outreach and Referrals

➢ Connect youth to services and supports via a ‘warm hand-off’ approach

➢ Provide information, education and guidance to youth, and their families with regard to mental health and addictions, healthy lifestyle choices, trauma, personal safety and human trafficking, housing, and other wellness related aspects of life

➢ Provide information, intervention options and support to parents/guardians on assisting their youth in managing mental health and wellness challenges

➢ Facilitate referrals to OTN for consults and assessments, where appropriate
➢ Participate in inter-disciplinary case conferences, RISK/risk tables, community resource meetings, and fairs

Community Engagement

➢ Network and develop partnerships with community resources both in KCA member First Nations and local urban centers such as Kenora

➢ Be responsive to concerned members of the community who may provide information about youth who are presenting at-risk/high-risk and/or appear to not be connected to supports

➢ Coordinate with Youth Mobile Crisis Workers, Crisis Workers, Youth Wellness Hub staff, and any other staff working directly with youth across service sectors to ensure that youth are receiving the support they need

Monitoring and ing

➢ Keep accurate, timely client contact records in accordance with program requirements
➢ Track significant interactions and follow-up with individual youth and their families
➢ Maintain data entry into the Outreach Record Database required by the Ministry and the program with regard to qualitative and quantitative aspects of the program
➢ Where advised, maintain data entry into KCA’s MHA data entry system, Mustimuhw cEMR (MIS) for general/daily case noting
➢ Contribute to the evaluation of service with respect to its effectiveness in meeting the community needs and achieving our mandate
➢ Additional duties as required

Qualifications:
➢ University Degree or College Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution (Psychology, Social

Work/Social Service Worker, Child and Youth Worker), or, the equivalent combination of Lived and/or proven
Work Experience

➢ Proven experience providing both individual and group counseling to youth populations is a position requirement

➢ Experience working with, coaching, engaging, and/or supporting youth, with an emphasis on a strengths-based approach

➢ Identify as a positive role model, and committed to a lifestyle of wellness
➢ Excellent skills in the following areas: interpersonal, computer, organization, networking, presentation and communication (written and oral)
➢ Experience responding to crisis and post-crisis situations

➢ Knowledge of the Indian Residential School experience and effects of intergenerational trauma

➢ Knowledge of the Anishinaabe culture and language and experience in working in First Nations communities considered an asset

Additional Requirements:

➢ Valid driver’s license and vehicle
➢ Must be willing to travel when required
➢ Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search

We’re looking to grow our teams with people who share our energy and enthusiasm for creating the best experience for our clients and within KCA. Discover What’s Possible!

Please forward resume cover letter and 3 references by Friday February 15, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. to:

Human Resource Department
Kenora Chiefs Advisory

P.O. Box 349- 240 Veterans Drive, 3rd Floor
Kenora ON P9N 3X4
Fax: 807-467-2656

We thank all that apply, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• KENORA, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-02-15