Children at Risk of Explotation (CARE) Intervention Helper / Competition # 2026-INTAKE-002

Tikinagan Child & Family Services; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Tikinagan Child & Family Services is hiring for a CARE Intervention Helper in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. You will engage with at-risk children and youth, collaborate with Investigations, Family Services and community partners, and provide culturally safe protection services rooted in Indigenous values and healing practices.

The role emphasizes prevention, intervention, and recovery support, with travel and a valid driver's license required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Awareness of First Nations culture and sensitivity to native communities.
• Be creative in problem-solving and empathetic toward children, families and communities served by Tikinagan.

Responsibilities

• Identify, locate and engage at-risk children and young adults.
• Collaborate with Intake Investigations, Family Services and community resources.
• Provide culturally safe protection services aligned with Indigenous values and healing approaches.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Empathy

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma or degree in social services

Job description

Starting Salary $69,040.

Reporting to the Intake screening Direct Services Supervisor, this position is responsible to work and collaborate with Intake Investigations, Family Services and Child Care units and other community resources to identify, locate and engage children and young adults who are at risk of sexual Exploitation and/or sex trafficking. The CARE Intervention helper will offer culturally safe protection services to children and young adults at risk of sexual exploitation and/or human trafficking. The CARE Intervention helper will work within the Mamow Obiki-Ahwahsoowin service model and as such will acknowledge and incorporate, at all levels, the importance of culture, the expansion of cultural knowledge, and the overall vision of Tikinagan Child & Family Services.

The CARE Intervention Helper role involves partnering with law enforcement, child protection services, Indigenous Liaison workers, CARE units and community organizations that offer prevention, intervention, and recovery services for suspected or verified victims of sexual exploitation and/or sex trafficking in a manner that aligns with Indigenous values and practices. The Intervention Helper will integrate traditional approaches to healing, cultural teachings, and an understanding of historical trauma to enhance the support provided to First Nations children and young adults.

Qualifications:

• This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Persons of First Nations Ancestry will be given preference. We invite applicants to Self-Identify if Indigenous, Metis or Inuit.
• Demonstrate academic/educational qualifications and experience in the field of social services/child welfare, preferably with a diploma or degree in an appropriate field of study.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to Native culture.
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• Be creative in problem-solving and empathetic toward children, families and
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• communities of the area served by Tikinagan.
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• Ability to speak an Indigenous People's language is an asset.
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• Experience with a computerized database system an asset.
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• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to follow through on tasks independently.
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• Ability to provide or coordinate the provision of support services for children and families.
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• Ability to respond to crisis in a manner that is professional and ethnically sound and provide safe language to children and youth seeking support.
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• Experience in designing and conducting community workshops would be an asset.
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• Must be an authorized child protection worker.
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• Travel is a requirement.
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• Valid driver's license or willingness to obtain one.
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• No remote work available.
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• No relocation assistance available.