Family Finder Worker

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional governmental agency in Yukon is seeking a compassionate Family Finder to help ensure children in care build meaningful connections. The ideal candidate will have experience in child welfare, strong organizational skills, and the ability to engage families and community members effectively. This role offers competitive financial and non-financial benefits within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Government benefits

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with community care givers and vulnerable children.
• Experience conducting assessments of caregivers and children.
• Knowledge of socio-historical events relevant to Indigenous cultures.

Responsibilities

• Locate and engage extended family members and key individuals.
• Review case histories and interview families.
• Collaborate with social workers and caregivers.

Skills

Building rapport and trust

Professional ethical practice

Team collaboration

Organization skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of strengths-based services

Education

Bachelors degree or Diploma in human services

Job description

Job Summary And Requirements

This posting will be used to fill 1 Temporary full-time position s working 75 bi-weekly. It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

For more information on this job, please contact Tracey Rumbolt, Manager, Family Services at [e-mail]

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Dolapo Awobamise, HR Consultant at [e-mail]

Our team

At Family and Children’s Services, we are dedicated to supporting the safety, stability, and well-being of children, youth, and families across the Yukon. Our work spans child protection, family support, foster care, adoption, youth programs, counseling, and community outreach.

By joining our team, you’ll be part of a passionate group of professionals who work collaboratively to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every day. This is a unique opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment while contributing to stronger, healthier communities.

Your role

We are seeking a compassionate, resourceful, and detail-oriented to join our team. This position plays a vital role in ensuring that every child and youth in out of home care or at risk of entering care has the opportunity to build and sustain meaningful, lifelong connections with family and supportive adults.

As a Family Finder, you will take a proactive approach to locating, engaging, and involving extended family members and other key individuals who can contribute to a child’s sense of belonging, safety, and stability. You will use both traditional and innovative search strategies to identify and reach out to relatives, community members, and other caring adults who may serve as potential caregivers or support persons.

This role goes beyond finding placements, it’s about building relationships and restoring family and cultural connections that may have been lost. You will spend your time reviewing case histories, interviewing families, and collaborating closely with social workers, caregivers, and community partners to ensure that each child’s natural network is explored and strengthened.

Your Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

• Government of Yukon’s many benefits

Your career

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

Check Out

• Yukon Life
• Working at Yukon government

Important Application And Job Requirements

Essential qualifications

• Bachelors degree or Diploma/certificate in post-secondary human services program or relevant course work in a related field such as Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education.
• Experience working with community care givers and children in a child welfare setting
• Experience conducting assessments of care givers and children
• Experience working with vulnerable children and families.
• Experience working with Yukon First Nations, and knowledge of socio-historical events relevant to Indigenous cultures” will be an asset.

It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.

Skills

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

• Proven ability to build rapport and trust in relationships with clients and stakeholders;
• A commitment to professional ethical practice;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Excellent organization, communication and problem solving skills;
• Understanding of the values and practices of strengths based, family centered services.

It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

Conditions of employment

• Class 5 Drivers licence .
• Vulnerable RCMP security clearance check.
• Verification of Education

Job Requirements

• Extensive travel to communities in the Yukon
• Willingness to work extended hours with limited notice including some weekend or evening work; and,
• Exposure to potentially emotional and/or violent clients

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email [e-mail] or phone [phone].

Eligibility List 12 months