Youth Transition Worker

Employer Name: Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services

City: Kenora

Province: ON

Postal Code: P9N IG4

Application Deadline: January 3, 2024

Email: kita.humanresources@aafs.ca

Hours of Work: Full-time

Job Type: Full-Time

Wages: TBD

Duties of this LEAP Job Posting:

The Youth Transition Worker is a full-time regular program position. The Youth Transition Worker provides direct services to youth who are approaching the age to be out of care of the Agency. The Youth Transition Worker co-ordinates a transition phase for youth and provides services to ensure the needs of the youth are met according to First Nation standards and Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services philosophy.

Responsibility: 

The Youth Transition Worker reports to the Service Navigator in all aspects of job functions. The Youth Transition Worker will exercise the following duties under the supervision of the Service Navigator.

Qualifications for this LEAP Job Posting:

• Bachelor of Social Work Degree. However, a combination of skills, education and experience may be considered
• Thorough knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and Regulations, particularly in the applications relating to Customary Care of the First Nations, and provincial court procedures in relation to Part III.
• Expert knowledge of Customary Care and the philosophy of service development and delivery; the communities and family structure, as well as local First Nation customs and traditions.
• Working knowledge of the administrative structure and operations of Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services including the service delivery model, policies, procedures and guidelines. Strong commitment to help Anishinaabe Youth and their families by providing services in ways that respect Anishinaabe cultural and spiritual practices.
• Knowledge of and experience in traditional and contemporary healing practices with experience working with Elders, Healers, and Clinicians.
• Expert knowledge of the Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services case management model, its procedures and documentation requirements.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to take direction and work within the Agency’s philosophy, policies, procedures, and guidelines, as well as provincial regulations and standards.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary Child Welfare team.
• Ability to establish and maintain trusting relationships with Youth and their families and the KFS Team.
• Sound knowledge of human behavior theories with the ability to apply in assessment and planning. Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work effectively with Youth of a wide range of developmental, social, and family backgrounds.
• Superior oral and written and communication skills.
• Excellent time management, planning, organization, problem-solving, decision-making, and liaison skills.
• Committed to always ensure the highest level of confidentiality.
• Ability to flex daily work hours as determined by the Resource Manager.
• Must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License and be willing to travel.
• Must provide a clear Criminal Records Check and Driver’s Abstract; and Ability to speak Ojibway is preferred and a definite asset

How To Apply to this LEAP Job Posting:

Submit resumes with cover letter quoting file #FPW20220420to:

 

Human Resources c/o Unit 209 – 308 Second St. S., Kenora, ON, P9N IG4

Fax: 807-468-7960 or by E-mail: kita.humanresources@aafs.ca

 

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 Criminal Record Check and Drivers’ Abstract at time of interview.

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