AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

The Akwe:go Worker is responsible for providing urban Aboriginal children ages 7-12 who are at risk the support, tools and healthy activities that build upon and foster their inherent ability to make healthy choices. This program has been designed based on a fundamental principle: to improve the quality of life of urban Aboriginal children through the delivery of culturally appropriate programming (participant based) and client based services in the areas of justice, social services and the educational system.

The Akwe:go Worker will provide comprehensive activities / programming that include social supports, health and physical development, education, institutional interventions, and individual / family support. Akwe:go is a Mohawk word meaning "everybody" or "all of us".

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred diploma or degree in Social Services and/or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of social, cultural and recreational needs and interests of children and youth.
  
• Knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with particular emphasis on family violence, child welfare, the impacts of trauma, Indigenous youth engagement and community outreach; knowledge of an Aboriginal language(s) will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures to ensure that children are supervised and safe at all times.
  
• Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listening communication skills; excellent interviewing and counselling skills.
  
• Self- motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented setting.
  
• Must possess strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
  
• Excellent case and file management skills, stress management and time management skills.
  
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
  
• Group facilitation, team building and decision making skills; ability to problem solve and take initiative.
  
• Effective crisis intervention skills.
  
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office including database applications.
  
• Must be able to work flexible hours including after school, evenings and/or weekends.
  
• A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.
  
• Must have a valid Ontario Drivers License and reliable transportation.

Submission Date: Monday, March 24, 2025

Please submit resume with three (3) references to the:
Attention: Hiring Committee
Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre
401 North Cumberland Street
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A 4P7

For a complete job description, please click here.

Email: [email protected] or Fax: (807) 344-8945

The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer.
Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

Miigwetch to all who apply, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.