121-26-4 Youth Outreach Worker

Six Nations•Ohsweken, ON

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The youth outreach workers support youth to better navigate and connect with services and pro-social opportunities to nurture their strengths and gifts. The role of the Outreach worker is to preserve and promote programming that enhances a positive and strong cultural identity among clients and staff.

Requirements

College diploma in Social Service Work or Child and Youth Work or related discipline with 2 years of related experience working with youth
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to work evenings and weekends
Good knowledge of the Six Nations Community and Brant
Knowledge of and sensitivity to the life experiences and diverse needs of children & youth
Knowledge of local program and services children for youth and local children & youth populations; identities and cultural backgrounds of at-risk children & youth in underserved areas, providing services within an understanding of anti-oppression, youth-friendly and client-centered approach
Skilled in establishing trusting relationships with children & youth, comfort approaching individuals/groups and beginning conversations and building rapport
Willingness to maintain ongoing professional competency
Understands the importance of confidentiality, and the ability to work with tact and discretion.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PPT)
Must have a vehicle and a Class “G” driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Six Nations band member preferred
A current First Aid including CPR Level C is preferred

Responsibilities

Engages youth (including youth with diverse needs, identities, backgrounds, 2SLGBTQIA+, young parents) in programming that guides them through their wellness journey.
Designs, develops, plans, and implements programs for children & youth in the community.
Plans and coordinates outreach activities that identify, captivate the interest of, and foster a sense of belonging for youth in the community.
Supports youth to identify their strengths, needs, goals, aspirations, skills, and abilities as well as barriers to accessing services.
Provides youth with general information, contacts, referrals and support as needed to build assets and address needs (e.g., housing, employment, education, health care and recreation; social and emotional issues).
Engages in outreach activities and community engagement initiatives to promote the youth drop-in space use and programming.
Works with youth, parents, and family members, schools, police, and youth service providers to advocate for and improve access to programs, services and opportunities for youth.
Builds partnerships with a wide range of community agencies, businesses, and grass-roots community groups to offer programs that engage children & youth to develop their knowledge, skills and interests (e.g. arts and culture, volunteering, civic engagement, recreation, life skills).
Identify emerging issues, service gaps and opportunities for action to build community capacity through community feedback.
Works with other team members to ensure work plan is managed.
Follows pre-established work plan.
Accurately documents work plan activities.
Considers cost effectiveness when planning activities.
Collaborates with the Team Supervisor.
Work plan is evaluated against established expectations.
The Youth Outreach Worker is accountable for maintaining quality service and care.
Prepares written reports as requested (Monthly, Quarterly, Annually).
Ensures client receives quality service and care and is knowledgeable.
Performs other related duties as may reasonably be required by the Child and Youth Team Supervisor.
Provides support to the Six Nations Emergency Measures Plan by ensuring awareness of the Emergency Measures Plan and assistance as instructed by the Director of Health Services.