- Establish links and relationships with community members with emphasis on youth and young adults (youth, young adults, parents, elders...);
- Act as a mentor and counsel youth to encourage social inclusion and reduce unhealthy behavior;
- Develop links and maintain effective working relationships with other community services and organizations.
- Maintain activity reporting and statistic monitoring;
- Actively contribute and participate to meetings, trainings and evaluations;
- Actively participate to specific training and mentoring provided by Public Health Uschiniichisuu (HEY).
- Stationary outreach: Planning and coordinating workshops and activities for youth and conduct workshops and activities to advocate for healthy behavior with youth and their families;
- Street outreach: Reach out and engage youth and at-risk youth in their setting.
- High School Diploma;
- Community health or health diploma would be an asset.
- 2 years experience working with youth.
- Knowledge of Cree culture, traditions, and way of life;
- Knowledge of social and health issues with young Cree people;
- A good knowledge of community and healthcare services;
- Knowledge of harm reduction approach concerning alcohol and drug abuse, addiction and dependencies;
- Ability to communicate and transfer knowledge and basic life skills to youth as applied to coaching and training;
- Excellent liaison, networking and advocacy skills;
- Strong report writing, communication and computer skills;
- Ability to work a flexible schedule (evenings and week-ends);
- Have Autonomy, independence and adaptation abilities;
- Autonomous, flexible, discrete and empathic;
- Strong work ethic and being strict and respectful in regards to confidential matters.