Contract Youth Services Worker in Hearst, Ontario at Kunuwanimano Child & Family Services

Location: Hearst, ON

Job type: Contract – 35 hours per week - Up to 3 months

Closing Date: June 18, 2026

Vacancy Status: Existing Position

• • Engage youth in decision-making and promote voluntary participation in services.

  • Assess youth strengths, needs, risks, and transition readiness, and develop youth-centred plans aligned with transition-to-adulthood goals.

  • Provide culturally responsive supports and facilitate connection to culture, identity, family, and community.

  • Support youth in securing and maintaining safe, stable, and appropriate housing, including tenancy readiness, housing applications, landlord engagement, and connection to housing resources.

  • Coordinate and support educational planning, school engagement, and pathways to training, employment, or post-secondary opportunities.

  • Support the development of life and self-management skills (e.g., financial literacy, housing readiness, daily living skills) to promote independence.

  • Support youth in developing and maintaining relationships with caring adults and community members.

  • Provide coaching, advocacy, and safety planning, and connect youth to appropriate crisis, clinical, or specialized services as required.

  • Organize and participate in public education seminars, workshops, and training for youth, families, and service providers.

  • Maintain accurate documentation, service statistics, and reporting in accordance with agency policies and procedures.

  • Support youth leaving care to identity, access and navigate adult service systems relevant to their needs, and transition to adulthood.

  • Provide information and referrals for individual youth that address individual needs and support/reinforce strengths.

  • Plan and deliver individualized and group-based supports that align with identified goals across key life domains.

  • Removing Systemic Barriers: Identify and address systemic barriers that prevent youth from succeeding, advocating for equitable opportunities and resources.

  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with community agencies, school boards, and service providers.

  • Provide liaison and system navigation support for youth to access services in a culturally responsive and timely manner.

  • Participate in committees, working groups, and community events to promote positive outcomes for youth.

  • Advocate for youth rights and ensure their needs are met in accordance with legislation and agency policies.

  • Other duties as directed relating to the success of youth transition to independence.

• Opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic team with career growth across multiple departments.
• KCFS prides itself in providing its employees with job security, competitive wages, and a safe working environment.
• Training opportunities to support your success in the role.
• A defined contribution benefit pension plan (OMERS)
• Comprehensive Health Plan including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance.
• Competitive vacation leaves.

• Degree or diploma in social work, youth services, or a related field.
• Previous experience within First Nations communities.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with at-risk youth, preferably within First Nations communities and/or child welfare.
• Experience in harm reduction, safety planning, crisis intervention, and supporting youth transitions.
• Experience working with Indigenous youth and knowledge of issues impacting at-risk youth in urban and rural environments
• Must be willing to work flexible hours.
• Must be willing to travel and cover the entire District and have access to a reliable vehicle with a $2 million rider liability.
• Must produce clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Must possess a valid “G” Ontario driver’s licence.

Please refer to our website: www.kunuwanimano.com for employment opportunities.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our agency a better place to work. Please note that preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants. Please self-identify.

Meegwetch to all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.