HR Manager

Company: Nimkee Nupigawagan

NIGHTS  & OVERNIGHTS YOUTH SUPPORT WORKER 
Nimkee Nupigawagan Healing Centre 
Job Description 
Overview 
Working from a holistic, trauma-informed, and relationally accountable approach, NNHC provides residents with a 
culturally grounded healing program rooted in Indigenous teachings, relational accountability, and community 
governance. Our staff support young people in healing, hope, identity and responsibility. 
The Youth Support Worker plays an integral role in engaging youth on their healing journey. Under the supervision of 
the Services Manager, this position provides direct care, crisis response, behavioural support, life skills development, 
and culturally grounded mentorship in a residential treatment setting. 
This position offers $25 - $27 per hour for up to 36 hours per week. Shift work (days, evenings, weekends, overnight) 
is required. 
Responsibilities 
Clinical & Documentation Duties 
• Prepare detailed reports, case notes, and client histories 
• Complete mandatory reporting under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA) 
• Complete documentation within SOR-RL (Ontario system) 
• Maintain accurate and timely medication administration records (MAR) 
• Monitor and document health, behavioural, and safety concerns 
Direct Youth Support 
• Provide culturally grounded, trauma-informed support 
• Implement individualized behaviour management programs 
• Conduct suicide risk response and crisis intervention 
• Participate in suicide postvention efforts when required 
• Assist youth in developing life skills, identity, and self-regulation 
• Facilitate/Assist workshops, land-based activities, crafts, and programming 
• Assess skill strengths and developmental needs 
• Support youth with special needs 
Supervision & Safety 
• Supervise youth in treatment and on recreational outings  
• Safely transport youth to medical, cultural, legal, and social appointments as needed 
• Conduct overnight bed checks and respond to nighttime crises 
• Follow infection prevention and medication safety protocols 
• De-escalate conflict situations in culturally safe and responsive ways 
• Maintain professional boundaries within small therapeutic community 
Cultural & Relational Accountability 
• Support youth participation in Indigenous ceremony and cultural practices when appropriate 
• Respect Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and cultural protocols 
• Operate within Indigenous governance structures 
• Practice relational accountability in all interactions 
Team Collaboration 
• Work collaboratively with clinical staff, cultural teams, and external service providers 
• Participate in case planning and evaluation of treatment effectiveness 
• Engage in reflective supervision and team debriefs 
Qualifications 
• Child and Youth Worker diploma, Behavioural Sciences diploma, Social Work degree, or equivalent 
• PSW with relevant experience may be considered 
• Minimum 2 years experience working with Indigenous youth 
• Indigenous candidates with lived experience strongly preferred 
• Strong understanding of trauma, intergenerational trauma, and youth vulnerability dynamics 
• Demonstrated ability to maintain emotional regulation in crisis environments 
• Strong relational and communication skills 
• Ability to adapt to dynamic youth needs and program demands 
• Computer proficiency and demonstrated strong documentation skills 
Required Credentials (upon hire) 
• Vulnerable Sector Check 
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) 
• Emergency First Aid & CPR 
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) 
• Physical Assessment Training 
• Valid Driver’s License & Driver’s Abstract 
Working Conditions 
• Work with youth experiencing trauma, substance use, grief, and complex behavioural needs 
• Exposure to high-stress crisis environments 
• Participation in Indigenous ceremony, including exposure to smudge, sacred medicines, and ceremonial 
practices 
• Participation in multi-day crisis response efforts when required 
• Shift work including days, evenings, weekends, and overnight 
Core Competencies 
Cultural Integrity & Relational Accountability 
Ability to work within Indigenous governance structures, respect Elders and cultural protocols, and support youth in 
identity development grounded in community teachings. 
Trauma-Informed Crisis Response 
Capacity to remain calm and grounded in high-stress situations, including suicide risk response, behavioural escalation, 
and conflict resolution. 
Professional Boundaries in Small Communities 
Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical practice within interconnected kinship networks. 
Emotional Resilience & Self-Awareness 
Demonstrated emotional regulation, reflective practice, and fitness for duty in crisis environments. 
Self-Care & Wellness Responsibility 
Demonstrated commitment to personal wellness in a high-intensity residential treatment environment. Understands the 
impact of secondary trauma and actively engages in healthy self-care practices to maintain professional effectiveness 
and safety. Utilizes supervision and debrief opportunities appropriately 
Reflective Practice & Continuous Learning 
Ability to engage in ongoing self-reflection and professional growth to improve practice, strengthen cultural humility, 
and enhance support for youth. Participates meaningfully in supervision and team debriefs 
Reflects on personal biases, triggers, and growth areas. Seeks feedback and integrates learning into daily practice 
Youth-Centred Engagement 
Strong relational and listening skills with the ability to build trust and foster safe, supportive environments. 
Collaboration & Teamwork 
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healing team. 
Contact Human Resources at: 
hr@nimkee.org