After-Hours Indigenous Community Family Advocate

Tikinagan Child & Family Services; Unorganized Kenora District; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Tikinagan Child & Family Services in Ontario is seeking a Community Helper to work on a 14-day rotation, living in the community and on duty during After Hours. The role focuses on family safety and is guided by the Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model.

You will collaborate with families and community resources, travel as required, and maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and culturally informed practices in northern Indigenous communities.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or previous experience in social work, or related field, preferred
• Must be willing to travel as required, including via small aircraft, vehicle and on ice roads
• Must have provided a Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check, acceptable to Tikinagan
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• High level of honesty, strong sense of ethics and confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Primary work with families to ensure safety within the community
• Provide after-hours coverage during a 14-day rotation
• Maintain professional boundaries and uphold staff conduct policies

Job description

Tikinagan Child & Family Services in Ontario is seeking a Community Helper to work on a 14-day rotation, living in the community and on duty during After Hours. The role focuses on family safety and is guided by the Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model.

You will collaborate with families and community resources, travel as required, and maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and culturally informed practices in northern Indigenous communities.