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Description

The Post-Majority Care Coordinator will support Indigenous youth and young adults (ages 1826) transitioning out of child welfare care by providing culturally grounded case management, advocacy, and holistic planning. The role ensures access to resources, cultural reclamation, and sustainable pathways to independence, aligned with community values and theChild, Youth, and Family Services Act.
This role is rooted in reconciliation, prioritizing Indigenous sovereignty and self-determination in child and youth services.
1. Diploma or degree in Social Work, Indigenous Studies, or related field (equivalent experience considered).
2. 2+ years in social programs, youth outreach, or case management.
3. Direct experience with Indigenous communities, trauma-informed care, and child welfare systems.
4. Understanding of First Nations governance, history, and intergenerational trauma.
5. Proficiency in crisis intervention, harm reduction, and life-skills coaching.
6. Conduct needs assessments and develop individualized transition plans for youth aging out of care.
7. Coordinate wrap-around services (housing, education, mental health, employment) in collaboration with internal teams and external agencies.
8. Advocate for youth in accessing Jordans Principle funding and other Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) programs.
9. Facilitate connections to land-based healing, language programs, and Elders.
10. Incorporate Anishinaabe teachings (e.g., Seven Grandfather Teachings, Medicine Wheel) into service delivery.