Neegaan Inabin Youth Finder – Summer Student

Position Overview:

Neegaan Inabin is a culturally appropriate holistic service supporting youth aging out of care and young adults formerly in care (up to their 26th birthday) from our 30 First Nations. The Neegaan Inabin Youth Finder will reach out to eligible youth and young adults to connect with our services. The Neegaan Inabin Youth Finder reports to the Direct Services Supervisor – Neegaan Inabin.

Qualifications Desired:

• This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Persons of First Nations Ancestry will be given preference. We invite applicants to Self-Identify if Indigenous, Metis or Inuit.
• Interest in working with children and youth.
• Knowledge of and lived experience with the Indigenous culture.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Ability to speak Oji-Cree or Ojibway is an asset.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Valid driver’s license or willingness to obtain one.
• Travel is a requirement.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• No remote work available.
• No relocation assistance available.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Outreach services, calling eligible youth and speaking about our services.
• Distribution of pamphlets to First Nations/Band Representatives and eligible clients.
• Travelling to communities and participating in presentations.
• Attending community events such as children’s day.
• Other duties as required.

HOW TO APPLY:

Send your job application/resume to the Hiring Committee and include the Competition Number or the name of the position you are applying for:

· BY MAIL: P.O. Box 627, Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B1

· BY FAX: (807) 737-4550

· BY EMAIL: jobs@tikinagan.org

· BY WEBSITE: www.tikinagan.org/careers/

· DROP OFF YOUR APPLICATION AT ANY OF OUR OFFICES (ask the receptionist to fax your application to Human Resources)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ***ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.*** However, we welcome applicants to contact HR if they wish to follow up on an application or inquire about other opportunities at Tikinagan.