Youth Support Worker
Term: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Department: Family Well-Being
Salary Range: $46,360 – 55,360 / year + Group Benefits and Pension
(Subject to education and/or experience or a combination of both)
The Youth Support Worker provides culturally grounded support, guidance, and advocacy to Whitefish River First Nation (WRFN) youth. The role focuses on helping youth build confidence, life skills, cultural identity, and healthy relationships while promoting emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. The Worker collaborates with families, Elders, service providers, and community partners to create a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for youth.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide one-on-one and group support to youth in areas such as personal development, identity, mental wellness, and education.
- Act as a positive role model and mentor, fostering trust and encouraging healthy choices.
- Assess the needs of the youth by planning, linking, and delivering programs related to areas such as life skills development, health and fitness, education, employment services, healthy relationships, etc.
- Coordinate camps, after-school programs, cultural outings, land-based learning, and community events.
- Integrating traditional knowledge, teachings, and language will allow the Worker to connect deeply with cultural roots, fostering pride and respect.
- Mentor, coach, and support youth to facilitate personal, social, and educational growth by encouraging greater social inclusion.
- Build positive relationships/rapport with the youth to encourage healthy lifestyle alternatives.
- Reinforce conflict resolution, positive communication, and household respect through positive reinforcement, role modeling, and supportive listening.
- To work collaboratively and cooperatively at all levels to support the use of a family-centered, strength-based, child-focused practice while assisting families in building their capacity to provide safe and nurturing environments for the Youth.
- To complete administrative functions and reports and adhere to the organization's policies, procedures, and relevant practices.
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Diploma or degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Work, Indigenous Studies, Psychology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- At least two years of related experience working with youth, preferably in a First Nation Community or organization.
- Valid Standard First Aid Certificate and CPR, Mental Health First Aid, and A.S.I.S.T Certification.
- Knowledge of Indigenous culture, traditions, history, and the impacts of colonialism (e.g., Residential Schools, Sixties Scoop, intergenerational trauma).
- Valid G License with access to own vehicle.
SKILLS:
- Excellent communication and effective solution-based techniques.
- Ability to engage youth in a supportive, non-judgmental, and culturally respectful way.
- Experience with land-based practices, traditional teachings, or willingness to learn.
- Crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to plan and facilitate programs and group activities.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Must provide an up-to-date Police Vulnerable Sector Screening Check upon hire.
Applications must be received by April 17th, 2026, at noon.
Interested applicants must submit a current resume, cover letter, two (2) work-related references, one (1) character reference (with contact information), and applicable education diplomas/certifications.
Miigwetch to all who apply; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
