Justice and Correctional Services - Primary Youth Worker

Job summary

Deliver and maintain the Alternative Suspension Program, providing structured individual and group interventions, workshops, and schoolwork support for referred secondary students. Coordinate with families, schools, and community organizations, promote prevention activities, and maintain participant records, program data, and quarterly reports.

Job details

Location of Work: Ouje-Bougoumou Status: Permanent Full-time Closing Date: October 12, 2026 Core Functions The Primary Youth Worker is responsible for working and intervening with the students referred to the Alternate Suspension Program and creating a structured environment to support them through their suspension period. The Primary Youth Worker also works directly with the referring schools, the students’ parent/guardian(s), and community partners in taking a collaborative approach to supporting the youth participants. Functional Responsibilities: Ensure availability of the Alternative Suspension Program and ensure its proper functioning for the service site. Hold individual and group interventions with secondary school students, run workshop sessions, support participants in their schoolwork, draft reports and assessments. Provide general security in service sites and ensure smooth functioning of each day/activity. Work closely with local organizations working with teens, especially in summer months. Assist in developing effective prevention programs based on the participants’ needs. Interaction/Communication Responsibilities: Regularly communicate with participants’ parent(s)/guardians and school administrators regarding child’s progress or issues as the case may be. Promote within communities the value of Alternative Suspension Program and intervention with high-risk youth by organizing activities during special community events. Establish contact with schools, community entities and other organizations to promote and advertise programs model. Administrative Responsibilities: Keep files on youth referred to the Alternative Suspension Program and document outcomes. Provide quarterly reports to the Coordinator on activities and programs delivered. Maintain and populate regularly the program database. Other Responsibilities: Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility. Perform other duties as required. Qualifications Education: College diploma in Social Work, Criminology, Education or related field. Experience: Three to five years of relevant work experience. Experience working with at-risk youth populations. \ Language: Fluency in verbal Cree. Fluency in English. Fluency in French is an asset. Knowledge and Abilities: Good knowledge and understanding of Cree culture, customs and history. Customer-focused and service-oriented. Good empathy and listening skills. Proven ability to communicate effectively. Proven ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality. Proven organizational skills and presentation skills. Strong judgment and proven ability to problem-solve. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products. Additional Requirements: Typical office setting where there are no unusual physical demands. Willingness to work irregular hours occasionally. Must agree to undergo a background check. The Cree Nation Government may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the aforementioned requirements if a suitable candidate who is a JBNQA beneficiary accepts to follow a training plan determined by the Cree Nation Government as a condition of employment.

What you’ll do

Deliver and maintain the Alternative Suspension Program, providing structured individual and group interventions, workshops, and schoolwork support for referred secondary students. Coordinate with families, schools, and community organizations, promote prevention activities, and maintain participant records, program data, and quarterly reports.

Requirements

A college diploma in Social Work, Criminology, Education, or a related field and three to five years of relevant experience, including work with at-risk youth, are required. Candidates must be fluent in spoken Cree and English, understand Cree culture, customs, and history, and demonstrate strong communication, confidentiality, organizational, and problem-solving skills; French is an asset.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Youth Intervention
• At-Risk Youth Support
• Individual and Group Counseling
• Workshop Facilitation
• Student Academic Support
• Parent and School Communication
• Community Outreach
• Prevention Program Development
• Report Writing
• Case File Management
• Database Management
• Confidentiality
• Empathy and Active Listening
• Problem-Solving
• Organization and Presentation
• Microsoft Office
• Empathy
• Organizational Skills
• Social Work
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Criminology
• English Language
• French Language
• General Security
• Problem Solving
• Listening Skills
• Presentations
• Program Database
• Suspension (Vehicle)

Job areas

• Social Services
• Education
• Government & Public Sector
• Youth Worker
• Youth Counselor / Worker
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Counselors, All Other

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