Posted 8 days ago
Youth Intervention Worker
@ Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation
Ontario
Overview
Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation is hiring two Youth Intervention Workers in Timmins and Pikangikum, Ontario. The role delivers culturally grounded prevention, diversion, rehabilitation and reintegration services to Indigenous youth, mainly ages 12 to 17, at risk of or involved in the justice system. It is full-time at 35 hours per week with a starting salary of $54,113 annually.
Pay:
$54,113 a year
Responsibilities:
- Deliver prevention, diversion and rehabilitation services to Indigenous youth
- Support reintegration of youth involved in the justice system
- Work with youth and families using culturally grounded approaches
- Collaborate with community and justice partners
- Document services and write reports
Requirements summary:
- Experience with Indigenous youth and families preferred
- Knowledge of youth justice, diversion and restorative justice
- Understanding of trauma-informed and strength-based practice
- Strong documentation, report-writing and Microsoft skills
- Experience in First Nation, northern or fly-in communities an asset
- Cree, Oji-Cree or Ojibway language an asset
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Source type not verified · ontario-employment
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 35 |
| Travel | air: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | Cree |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | College diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Indigenous Studies, Social Work, Social Services Work, Child and Youth Care, Advocacy |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
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Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation
Employment Opportunity
Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation is presently recruiting for a
(2) YOUTH INTERVENTION WORKERS
(External Posting)
Timmins, and Pikangikum, ON
The Youth Intervention Worker (YIW) provides culturally grounded prevention, intervention, diversion, rehabilitation, and reintegration services to Indigenous youth, primarily ages 12 to 17, who are at risk of or involved in the justice system.
Qualifications:
- Preferred diploma or degree in Indigenous Studies, Social Work/Social Services Work, Child and Youth Care, Advocacy, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, cultural knowledge, and experience.
- Experience working with Indigenous youth and families preferred.
- Experience working in First Nation communities, including northern, remote, or fly-in communities, is an asset.
- Knowledge of youth justice, diversion, restorative justice, community programming, is preferred.
- Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, histories, traditions, and community realities.
- Understanding of youth development, trauma-informed practice, and strength-based approaches.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and relationship-building abilities.
- Strong documentation, report-writing, and computer skills (Microsoft programs)
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with community and justice partners.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and ethical practice.
- Ability to speak Cree, Oji-Cree, Ojibway an asset.
- Travel is required
Benefits:
- 6% pension matching
- 100% employer paid health benefits.
- 3 weeks paid vacation after your first year
Location: Timmins, and Pikangikum, ON
Hours: Full Time (35 Hours Per Week)
Starting Salary: $54,113 Annually
Existing Vacancy: Yes
CLOSING DATE: November 8, 2026
Please send cover letter, and resume to:
Human Resources, Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation,
101 Syndicate Ave N, Suite 101, Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 3V4
Email: [email protected]
NALSC invites applications from qualified members of NAN. Please indicate in your cover letter how you meet the criteria for the position and whether you are a NAN member. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
For more information, please visit our website: https://nanlegal.on.ca/jobs/
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