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Sasamans Society is seeking a dynamic individual who enjoys working with youth. This position is based
out of Campbell River 5 days per week. The Indigenous Youth Navigator program aims to provide support and guidance to Indigenous youth involved with the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). Duties include but are not limited to youth transition
planning, youth on probation, aging out and/or in government care.
out of Campbell River 5 days per week. The Indigenous Youth Navigator program aims to provide support and guidance to Indigenous youth involved with the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD). Duties include but are not limited to youth transition
planning, youth on probation, aging out and/or in government care.
Qualifications & Experience
POSITION COMPETENCIES
• Sound knowledge of the Child Family Community Services Act (CFCSA) or the ability to develop an
understanding of this legislation quickly.
• Sound knowledge of how MCFD and Aboriginal Child and Family Services Agencies operate.
• Preference given to individual with a BSW, Child & Youth Care degree or diploma and/or human
service diploma and demonstrated related working experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture and history.
• Experience working with MCFD or other Indigenous service organizations.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with Indigenous communities and youth.
• Ability to develop strong collaborative working relationships with community service providers.
• Strong facilitation skills an asset, with the ability to facilitate and lead group processes.
• Ability to work independently is essential, with the ability to develop working relationships with
colleagues.
• Must demonstrate clear professional boundaries and appropriate accountability measures
including file/records management.
• Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution.
• Experience or skill working with Indigenous youth at risk.
• Preference will be given to person of Indigenous ancestry
• Applicant must have own vehicle and a valid driver’s licence.
• Applicant must successfully undergo a Vulnerable Criminal Record Check
• Sound knowledge of the Child Family Community Services Act (CFCSA) or the ability to develop an
understanding of this legislation quickly.
• Sound knowledge of how MCFD and Aboriginal Child and Family Services Agencies operate.
• Preference given to individual with a BSW, Child & Youth Care degree or diploma and/or human
service diploma and demonstrated related working experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture and history.
• Experience working with MCFD or other Indigenous service organizations.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with Indigenous communities and youth.
• Ability to develop strong collaborative working relationships with community service providers.
• Strong facilitation skills an asset, with the ability to facilitate and lead group processes.
• Ability to work independently is essential, with the ability to develop working relationships with
colleagues.
• Must demonstrate clear professional boundaries and appropriate accountability measures
including file/records management.
• Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution.
• Experience or skill working with Indigenous youth at risk.
• Preference will be given to person of Indigenous ancestry
• Applicant must have own vehicle and a valid driver’s licence.
• Applicant must successfully undergo a Vulnerable Criminal Record Check