Family Services Worker / Competition # 2025-FS-013

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

Job summary

Tikinagan Child & Family Services in Sioux Lookout, ON, is seeking a Family Service Worker to provide services and supports to families affected by child welfare. The role supports children in care and families receiving services under the Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model, emphasizing community collaboration.

Starting salary is 69,040 CAD per year. The position requires travel, no remote work, and willingness to attend training; a valid driver's license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Interest in working with children and youth.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Ability to speak Oji-Cree or Ojibway is an asset.
• Travel is a requirement.
• No remote work available.
• No relocation assistance available.

Skills

Child & youth interest

Indigenous culture knowledge

Verbal & written skills

Ojibway / Oji-Cree language

Travel readiness

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.