Youth Outreach Worker

Terms of employment: 
Full-time
Job Category: 
Youth Services
Position Location: 
Wabaseemoong
Location(Other): 
Kenora
Job Description (upload): 
Job Description: 

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist youth in job readiness; resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, and work place readiness, etc.
• Set attainable expectations/goals for each youth.
• Put ID clinics for the following (Birth Certificate, status cards, SIN, Health Cards, Drivers License, bank accounts and any other ID that is needed for their future.) • Acting as an advocate for youth & linking to community resources
• Refer youth to trainings, education, life skills programs, financial budgeting programs and any other programs that will help promote independence.
• Assist youth in learning to complete forms and applications.
• Ensuring they have transportation options. (ex. Bus Tickets)
• Ensuring funds are available for identifying documents: Birth Certificates, etc.
• Coordinating informational workshops for youth. • Networking with local Organizations to provide extra support to youth. • Ability to manage case files (electronic and hard copy) • Collection of intake information and weekly documentation of progress and monitoring the youth’s case plan. • Participating in program evaluation through completion of outcome tools and surveys with youth • Other duties as required.

Close date: 
Monday, April 3, 2023