Youth Life Promotions Worker
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Job Location:
Thunder Bay - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
YOUTH LIFE PROMOTIONS WORKER
1 Full Time Vacancy
Area of Resonsibility
The Youth Life Promotions Workers primary responsibility is to support youth (ages 13-24) by providing responsive participant-based and one-to-one services. The YLP Worker will facilitate traditional knowledge transfer and work with Elders Knowledge Keepers and youth to co-develop and implement land and community based activities and Youth Culture Camps. The YLP Worker will utilize a strengths-based trauma-informed approach that promotes youth leadership and develop programming for Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQIA youth.
Qualifications
Post-secondary education in Indigenous studies social work child and youth work or combination of the equivalent education and/or a minimum of three years of work experience with children and youth.
Knowledge of Indigenous culture and history with particular emphasis on family violence child welfare impacts of trauma Indigenous youth engagement and community outreach; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset.
Knowledge of Indigenous youth engagement and community outreach tools.
Knowledge of traditional teachings particularly in the areas of water and land based activities traditional medicines language reclamation and food education.
Ability to work professionally and collaboratively with child welfare agencies in Ontario; strong understanding of Child and Family Services Act and impact on Indigenous families.
Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies to ensure youth are supervised and safe at all times.
Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listening communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including database applications.
Excellent case and file management skills stress management and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Group facilitation team building and decision making skills; ability to problem solve and take initiative.
Effective crisis intervention skills.
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Valid First Aid / CPR Certificate and Safe Food Handling certification is an asset.
A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.
Must have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation. Will require a valid Drivers Abstract upon hiring.
Deadline Date: Friday March 20 2026
Salary: $60000 / annum
Please submit cover letter and resume with three (3) references to:
Attention: Hiring Committee
Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre
401 N Cumberland Street Thunder Bay ON P7A 4P7
Email: or Fax:
See our website for more information: 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
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Direct Support
- Behavior Management
- Behavioral Health
- Mediation Experience
- Conflict Management
- Computer Literacy
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Medication Administration
- Social Work
- Writing Skills
About Company
The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is one of the original six Friendship Centres in Ontario. TBIFC is also the founding member of the OFIFC.
