Family Services Worker / Competition # 2024-FS-045

Tikinagan Child & Family Services; Weagamow Lake; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tikinagan Child & Family Services is seeking a Family Service Worker to oversee services and supports for families whose children are in care or receiving services from Tikinagan, guided by the Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model. The role emphasizes culturally-informed practice with First Nations families and community collaboration.

The position requires travel, confidentiality, and willingness to engage in training, with no remote work option available.

Qualifications

• Interest in working with children and youth and life experiences.
• Knowledge of and lived experience with 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.

Job description

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