Child & Youth Service Worker

What you will do

• You will walk alongside children and youth to collaboratively develop plans to improve their overall well-being that promote stability.
• You will work closely with First Nations Designate Persons/Band Representatives to uphold the rights of First Nations children and youth are honoured, respected and adhered to.
• You will connect young people with the community resources and support services – both internal and external – they need and deserve.
• You will attend Circles, court hearings and/or other meetings as applicable to advocate for the needs of the children and youth you are supporting.
• You will document the good work you do with families in a transparent and concise manner.
• You will complete Indigenous Authorization Training.

Who you are

You have an innate ability to connect with young people and stamina to work through difficult situations. You have a Bachelor of Social Work, are working towards one, or you feel you possess the necessary skills and lived experience for this role. You have experience working alongside young people in crisis. You are an excellent communicator who can translate complex ideas and concepts into easily understood language. You are a connector working with community partners to get young people the support services they need and deserve. You are knowledgeable about the child welfare system, including relevant provincial and federal legislation, and you are comfortable challenging the status quo for the betterment of Indigenous children, youth, families, communities and Nations.

Who we are

We are a welcoming team of diverse peoples who each play an integral role in our service model and delivery. We consider ourselves helpers. Regardless of the role we carry, from front-line to administrative support, we honour our agency’s name: Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag which means to look after and to always keep children at the centre of our thoughts.

Together we will be

A team of Indigenous and Indigenous Ally professionals who lead with our hearts and minds. Together, we will transform child welfare to improve outcomes for First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth, families, communities and Nations.