Family Services Worker / Competition # 2026-FS-023

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

Job summary

Tikinagan Child & Family Services is seeking a Family Service Worker to oversee services and supports for families involved with child welfare. You will work within the Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model to collaboratively raise and protect children.

Preference given to applicants with Indigenous ancestry. Travel is a requirement and a valid driver's license is expected. Remote work is not available, and relocation assistance is not provided.

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.
• Valid driver’s license or willingness to obtain one.
• Willing to travel for the role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee services and supports to families—both those in care and those whose children are in care and receiving services.
• Work guided by the Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model to support children and families.

Skills

Verbal skills

Written skills

Confidentiality

Driver's license

Travel willing

Indigenous culture knowledge

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