Youth in Transition Worker

Company: Social Admin, Social Services

196-25-5 Youth in Transition Worker

Social Admin, Social Services

Applications will be received by Six Nations of the Grand River and Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) up until 4:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, January 14, 2026, for the Youth in Transition Worker with Social Admin, Social Services.  The Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form, Job Posting, and Job Description are available for printing from the www.greatsn.com website.  Online applications are accepted through My Job Search. NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED.

Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

JOB SUMMARY:

PURPOSE & SCOPE OF THE POSITION:

The Youth in Transition Worker (YITW) will function as an outreach worker and as a link for Six Nations and other First Nation or self identifies Aboriginal Youth aging out of the care of the Children’s Aid Society into adulthood.  The YITW will assist Aboriginal youth ages 16- 24 as the main target group in developing plans of care for their exit from foster care, kin in/out of care or customary care.  The program will be implemented in the Six Nations Community and engage with community partners within the Six Nations Community and neighboring communities to assist with youth in transition to adulthood.

The Post Majority Support Services Worker (PMSSW) will function as an outreach worker and as a link for Six Nations, other First Nations or self-identified Aboriginal youth aging out of care and young adults formerly in care who have not reached the age of 26.   The PMSSW will provide needs-based service and supports which are youth-and-young-adult-centered that meet the distinct needs of First Nations youth and young adults.  The program will be implemented in the Six Nations Community and engage with community partners within the Six Nations Community and neighboring communities to support thriving First Nations youth and young adults during their transition to independence and as a deterrence to homelessness.

*A competitive compensation package will be offered commensurate with qualifications. *