YOUTH TRANSITION WORKER

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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.

RESPONSIBILTY
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

1. 
   Bachelor of Social Work Degree. However, a combination of skills, education
   and experience may be considered;
   2. 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;
   3. 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;
   4. Working knowledge of the administrative structure and operations of
   Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services including the service delivery model,
   policies, procedures and guidelines;
   5. Strong commitment to help Anishinaabe Youth and their families by providing
   services in ways that respect Anishinaabe cultural and spiritual practices;
   6. Commitment to provide services in the Anishinaabe context of extended family
   and community involvement;
   7. Knowledge of and experience in traditional and contemporary healing practices
   with experience working with Elders, Healers, and Clinicians;
   8. Expert knowledge of the Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services case
   management model, its procedures and documentation requirements;
   9. Proven ability to meet deadlines;
   10. Ability to take direction and work within the Agencys philosophy, policies,
   procedures, and guidelines, as well as provincial regulations and standards;
   11. Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary Child Welfare team;
   12. Working knowledge of group dynamics, consultation, and conflict resolution
   techniques;
   13. Ability to establish and maintain trusting relationships with Youth and their
   families;
   14. Ability to establish and maintain purposeful relationships with Management,
   staff, Alternative Care Home providers, Family Services Committees, and all
   other relevant service providers;
   15. Sound knowledge of human behaviour theories with the ability to apply in
   assessment and planning;
   16. Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work effectively with Youth
   of a wide range of developmental, social, and family backgrounds;
   17. Superior oral and written and communication skills;
   18. Excellent time management, planning, organization, problem-solving, decision-
   making, and liaison skills;
   19. Experience working with a computerized database;
   20. Committed to always ensure the highest level of confidentiality;
   21. Ability to flex daily work hours as determined by the Resource Manager;
   22. Must possess a valid Ontario Drivers Licence and be willing to travel;
   23. Must provide a clear Criminal Records Check and Drivers Abstract; and
   24. Ability to speak Ojibway is preferred and a definite asset.
   

Submit your Resume to with cover letter quoting file #YTW20240806 to:

Human Resources Manager c/o Unit 209-308 Second Street South Kenora, ON P9N 1G4

Fax: (807)468-7960 or by email: [email protected]

Closing date: Open till filled

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL GRASSY POSTING

Submit resume and Cover letter quoting file #YTW20240806 to

Human Resources Manager c/o