HOLISTIC CHILD AND YOUTH SUPPORT WORKER – CLOSED (INTERNAL) COMPETITION

Job summary

Build therapeutic relationships with children, youth, and families, and provide assessment, intervention planning, counselling, mentorship, and referrals using a holistic, culturally grounded approach. Collaborate with community agencies and professionals to deliver coordinated, person- and family-centered support.

Job details

Job Purpose The Holistic Child and Youth Mentor will provide a wide range of services with an emphasis on developing therapeutic relationships with children, youth, and their families. The Holistic Child & Youth Mentor works as a member of an interdisciplinary team within the organization’s framework and standards as well as cultural standards within maskêkosak Cree Nation in order to provide support, guidance and mentorship that will strengthen the youth’s ability to grow and prosper in their community. The Holistic Child & Youth Mentor acknowledges that the human spirit is intricately involved in the healing of the total person—mind, body, soul and spirit and will work with the client and the program to ensure that the holistic child is nurtured. The Holistic Child and Youth Mentor will provide direct client care including individual and environmental assessment, intervention planning, individual, family, and group counselling, and referrals to other important service providers and agencies within the community. You will work collaboratively with other community services including school teams, teachers, social workers, nurses, physicians, RCMP, Victim Services, and local Indigenous and Non-Government Organizations to provide a comprehensive, person, and family centered approach to care while using wise practices within your work. Education, Experience And Requirements Have a clear Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check. Sign the Confidentiality Agreement. First Aid and CPR- willing to obtain if not trained. Must have current ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) and Mental Health First Aid- willing to obtain if not trained Knowledge of available programs and services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community. Knowledge of applicable legislation, such as the Mental Health Act, Child Protection legislation, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Holistic Child and Youth Mentor must maintain professionalism, practice in a relationship-based manner, be respectful and dependable. Have good organizational and comprehension skills. Employees in this field must be able to adapt to change and be innovative with current practices and skills. Must have their own transportation. Degree or diploma in the Human Services field, such as Social Work, Child & Youth Care would be an asset. Experience working with Indigenous populations and youth. Working Conditions The Holistic Child & Youth Mentor will work at the oskayak kotawân House of Enoch Cree Nation: Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM (with a one-hour paid lunch break); the incumbent must be willing and able to flex their schedule if or when there are program and or service changes, or if there is an emergency. Will be required to work on weekend events. Primary location: Enoch Cree Nation, with occasional travel to various sites. A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required. Must sign and adhere to the Enoch Cree Nation Confidentiality Agreement upon hire. Closing Date : October 5, 2026 Please submit cover letters and resumes to Human Resource Department 780-470-4505 ext. 2222 Show Email

What you’ll do

Build therapeutic relationships with children, youth, and families, and provide assessment, intervention planning, counselling, mentorship, and referrals using a holistic, culturally grounded approach. Collaborate with community agencies and professionals to deliver coordinated, person- and family-centered support.

Requirements

Applicants must have clear criminal record and child intervention checks, sign a confidentiality agreement, have their own transportation, and hold current ASIST and Mental Health First Aid training or be willing to obtain it; First Aid and CPR are also required or must be obtained. Relevant knowledge of community services and applicable legislation, professionalism, adaptability, and experience working with Indigenous populations and youth are expected; a human services degree or diploma is an asset.

Listed skills

• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Mental Health Support · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Therapeutic Relationship Building
• Youth Mentorship
• Individual Assessment
• Environmental Assessment
• Intervention Planning
• Individual Counselling
• Family Counselling
• Group Counselling
• Referral Coordination
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Culturally Responsive Practice
• Crisis Intervention
• Mental Health Support
• Organization
• Adaptability
• Communication

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector
• Education
• Security & Safety

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