Youth Outreach Worker (Cabot Square)

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Since 2014, the Cabot Square Project has been initiated by the Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal (NWSM) in partnership with the Borough Ville-Marie and the YMCA Homelessness Assistance in the downtown borough. This project aims to improve the feeling of safety and wellbeing among all community members, and encourage positive cohabitation in Cabot Square and the surrounding areas with a team of community workers using various tools to support the vulnerable homeless population and residents.
The team is currently seeking a Youth Outreach Worker who will be primarily involved in working with the unhoused Indigenous population in the Cabot Square area, and collaborating closely with the Cabot Square Mediators and the Iskweu Coordinator, promoting safety and increasing access to resources.

POSITION TITLE: Youth Outreach Worker (Cabot Square)

TYPE OF POSITION: 40 hours per week (full-time)

SCHEDULE: 12:00 – 20:00 ( Wednesday – Sunday)

LOCATION: Square Cabot – Surrounding areas

SALARY: $62,000 – 62,400

PROBATION: Three (3) month probation period, after which an evaluation will be conducted.
APPLICATION: Please send a cover letter, your Curriculum Vitae and two letters of reference to the attention of:
The Native Women Shelter of Montreal as soon as possible.

contactus@nwsm.info

Indigenous candidates are encouraged to apply.

Required experience and qualifications

Education:
College diploma (DEC) or university degree in Social Work, Youth and Adult Correctional Intervention, Special Care Counselling, Social Services, Indigenous Studies, or a related field.
Experience:
Minimum 1–2 years of experience in community outreach, street work, youth work, or homelessness/intervention environment.

Experience working with Indigenous populations, people experiencing homelessness, and individuals with complex trauma or mental health/substance use challenges.

Experience with harm reduction, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed practices.

Other Requirements:
Bilingual: spoken/written French and English
Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, histories, and realities, including intergenerational trauma and systemic barriers.
Understanding of gender-based violence and exploitation issues.
A valid driver’s license is an asset
CPR/First Aid and non-violent crisis intervention certifications are assets.
Must be comfortable working outdoors year-round in Cabot Square and surrounding areas.

Job posting period

Until 2026-02-28 at 00:00