1369: FAMILY PRESERVATION COORDINATOR

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community-focused organization is seeking a dedicated Family Preservation Coordinator to support families dealing with mental health challenges. This full-time role involves providing essential coping skills, emotional support, and facilitating communication among family members and service providers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in child and family counselling, particularly within the Anishinabek community. This position offers a flexible schedule, competitive salary, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of families. Join a team that values diversity and is committed to fostering a supportive environment for all.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

OMERS Pension Plan

Generous Paid Vacation

Paid Time Off at Christmas

Employee Family Assistance Program

Comprehensive Benefit Plan

Qualifications

• 4+ years of counselling experience with children and families.
• Training and experience working with Anishinabek culture and traditions.

Responsibilities

• Support families in coping with mental health issues.
• Engage with service providers for integrated care.

Skills

Child/Family Counselling

Family Intervention

Group Facilitation

Cultural Competency with Anishinabek

Education

HBSW or related degree

MSW preferred

Tools

First Aid/CPR Certification

Valid Class G Driver’s License

Job description

· Optional flexible schedule to support work-life balance

· OMERS pension plan available to all employees

· Competitive salaries

· Generous paid vacation time for permanent employees

· Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time

· EFAP available to all employees and their families

· Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services for permanent employees

· A chance to make a difference in the community

Position Overview:

The service exists to keep families together. It supports a child’s larger treatment plan as managed by a children’s mental health worker. It supports the family’s role as caregiver to the child in treatment by:

1. Providing the family with the coping skills required to address stresses resulting from environmental factors and the child’s mental health issues;
2. Treating family members with mental health needs, or referring adult family members to the adult mental health/service sector to address personal needs;
3. Supporting family members emotionally throughout the treatment process;
4. Assisting the family in addressing crises;
5. Helping the family understand the treatment needs of the child.

The service complements mental health programs that are treating a child by:

1. Engaging with other service providers working with a child;
2. Sharing and receiving treatment information from other service providers;
3. Operating in conjunction with the child’s mental health worker.

The service helps the family maintain or improve its ability to preserve itself as a healthy and effective system by engaging:

1. The primary caregivers;
2. The child’s siblings;
3. Any extended family or community members with a vested interest in the family.

All services must align with the Dilico Anishinabek Family Care philosophy, approach, goals, and learning environment. The District Family Preservation Coordinator will support the delivery of integrated services from intake to discharge for all children, youth, and families.

Employment Details:

Type: Full Time

Occupation: Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors

Positions: 1

Wage: $30.90 - $39.14 per hour

Hours per week: 32.5

Application deadline: 05/13/2025

Qualifications:

• A minimum of HBSW or related degree with four years child/family counselling experience; MSW preferred.
• At least four (4) years of direct service and counselling with children, adolescents, and families.
• Training and successful experience working with the Anishinabek people, culture, communities, traditions, and teachings.
• Significant experience in family intervention and/or group facilitation.

Additional requirements include:

• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search, including Vulnerable Sector Search;
• Valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate;
• Flexible working hours according to family needs;
• Substantial travel in communities around Thunder Bay;
• Work in homes and locations familiar to client families;
• Valid Class G driver’s license, access to personal vehicle, liability insurance, and a satisfactory driving record.

Only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Dilico is committed to workplace diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Preference given to Anishinabek people.

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

200 Anemki Place | Fort William First Nation | ON | P7J1L6