Family Services Worker / Competition # 2024-FS-011

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

Job summary

The Family Service Worker at Tikinagan Child & Family Services oversees services and supports to families whose children are in care and those receiving services. The role emphasizes our Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model and working closely with Indigenous communities.

Travel is required; no remote work is available, and applicants should be prepared to obtain a driver’s license. Starting salary is $69,040 per year, with opportunities for training and growth within the agency.

Qualifications

• Interest in working with children and youth and life experiences.
• Knowledge of and lived experience with the Indigenous culture.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Ability to speak Oji-Cree or Ojibway is an asset.
• Willing to attend training as required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Valid driver’s license or willingness to obtain one.
• Travel is a requirement.

Skills

Community engagement

Indigenous culture knowledge

Verbal & written communication

Travel willingness

Confidentiality

Driver's license

Job description

Starting Salary $69,040.

The Family Service Worker oversees services and supports to families – families whose children have been taken into care and families whose children are in their care and are receiving services from Tikinagan. The work of the Family Service Worker is guided by our Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model – everyone working together to raise our children.

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.
• Interest in working with children and youth and life experiences.
• Knowledge of and lived experience with the Indigenous culture.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Ability to speak Oji-Cree or Ojibway is an asset.
• Willing to attend training as required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Valid driver’s license or willingness to obtain one.
• Travel is a requirement.
  • No remote work available.
  • No relocation assistance available