26-47 Outreach and Support Advocate

PO Box 130. Carcross, Yukon Y0B 1B0
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Employment Opportunity

Job Title: #26-47 Outreach and Support Advocate

Department: Health and Wellness

Status: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary : $32.21-$40.76p/hr

Closing Date: August 24 th , 2026

This posting is to fill two (2) permanent full-time positions. This is a two-week posting and will be closing August 24 th , 2026. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application. Resumes will be regularly screened until the posting is closed.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. However, preference will be given to C/TFN Citizens, associate members and Indigenous Candidates.

Carcross/Tagish Mission Statement

The Carcross/Tagish First Nation is mandated to protect the environment, health and wellness, education and aboriginal rights of our citizens; to continue to preserve and protect our culture, traditions, and languages; to protect and develop our natural resources and strengthen our economy and the Carcross/Tagish First Nation Government to our future generations.

Your Role

Reporting to the Wellness Support Manager, Health and Wellness, the Outreach and Support Advocate provides outreach and support services to Carcross/Tagish First Nation (C/TFN) Citizens who are experiencing difficult or trying situations involving health issues, child and family matters, justice issues, addictions, and other social issues.

Your Benefits

We are pleased to offer a comprehensive package that includes competitive salaries, and ample job opportunities for professional growth. In addition, we provide a gas stipend for those who live more than 25kms from Carcross, and contributions to RRSP’s, ensuring that you are supported both professionally and personally.

Duties and Responsibilities

Client Outreach and Support

• Establish and maintain positive connections with clients.
• Assist citizens obtain and interpret information regarding a variety of health and social issues.

Referrals, Advocacy and Crisis Intervention

• Make referrals to appropriate resources, programs, and services, including assisting with application and preparation for addiction treatment.
• Provide crisis support and intervention as needed.
• Provide advocacy and support for clients dealing with other C/TFN departments, government agencies, the RCMP, and other applicable agencies.
• Provide support for pre-treatment and after-care as needed.

Documentation, collaboration, and administration

• Attend and fully participate in staff meetings.
• Document client contact and pertinent information in case files and maintain statistical records as required.
• Share information and collaborate with team members regarding client work.
• Participate in case management and consultation meetings with outside agencies in accordance with confidentiality and release-of-information policies
• Assist with departmental work plans and budgets.
• Participate in priority planning meetings.

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume, clearly highlighting how you meet the qualifications outlined below. Candidates who are selected for further consideration will be based solely on the information provided in your resume.

• Post secondary coursework in social programs, counselling, mental health, psychology, social sciences, sociology, or an equivalent field is an asset
• Equivalent experience in a similar field will be considered

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Suitability

• Knowledge of Fetal Alcohol Disorder and other mental disorders and the ability to help educate others on these topics.
• Experience in assessing and dealing with high-risk situations.
• Knowledge of C/TFN Family Act, Book 1 and Book 2
• Good knowledge of the communities of Carcross, Tagish, Squanga, Whitehorse
• Ability to work effectively as an integral part of a team and to foster a team approach to service delivery
• Ability to establish good working relationships with C/TFN staff, citizens, executive council, and Management board
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills, including presentations, briefings, and reporting
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to motivate and provide leadership, guidance, and advice to participants and others.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to coordinate or facilitate mini-workshops

Conditions of Employment

• Verification of education (if applicable)
• RCMP criminal record check with a vulnerable sector
• Valid class five Yukon’s driver’s license
• Current drivers abstract

Please note: relocation will not be provided with this position.

Please submit your resume with the competition name and number to [email protected] before 11:59pm on August 24 th , 2026.