Family Engagement & Attendance Specialist - Impact

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory; Northeastern Ontario; In loco; CAD 80.000 - 88.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory Child and Family Services is hiring four Family Engagement and Attendance Specialists to support attendance and family engagement in the community. This in-office role reports to the Supervisor and requires cultural awareness and strong communication with families.

Qualifications include a Social Work degree (or related field), two years’ experience, knowledge of community programs; Anishnaabe language skills are an asset.

Competenze

• Social work or related degree preferred for frontline family support work.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to advocate for children and families within community services.

Mansioni

• Provide direct services to families, involved in prevention and child welfare.
• Build trusting relationships to understand attendance challenges.
• Conduct home visits, phone calls, and in-person meetings to provide guidance and resources.
• Empower families through education on attendance policies and supports.
• Complete assessments to identify factors contributing to absenteeism.
• Develop attendance improvement plans with families and school staff.
• Coordinate with teachers, counsellors, and administrators to align interventions.
• Build relationships with community agencies and service providers.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Office software proficiency

Anishnaabemowin language

Formazione

Social Work degree or related degree

Strumenti

Microsoft Office Suite

Descrizione del lavoro

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory Child and Family Services is hiring four Family Engagement and Attendance Specialists to support attendance and family engagement in the community. This in-office role reports to the Supervisor and requires cultural awareness and strong communication with families.

Qualifications include a Social Work degree (or related field), two years’ experience, knowledge of community programs; Anishnaabe language skills are an asset.