Indigenous CARE Intervention Specialist

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

Job summary

Tikinagan Child & Family Services is hiring for a CARE Intervention Helper in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. You will engage with at-risk children and youth, collaborate with Investigations, Family Services and community partners, and provide culturally safe protection services rooted in Indigenous values and healing practices.

The role emphasizes prevention, intervention, and recovery support, with travel and a valid driver's license required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Awareness of First Nations culture and sensitivity to native communities.
• Be creative in problem-solving and empathetic toward children, families and communities served by Tikinagan.

Responsibilities

• Identify, locate and engage at-risk children and young adults.
• Collaborate with Intake Investigations, Family Services and community resources.
• Provide culturally safe protection services aligned with Indigenous values and healing approaches.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Empathy

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma or degree in social services

Job description

Tikinagan Child & Family Services is hiring for a CARE Intervention Helper in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. You will engage with at-risk children and youth, collaborate with Investigations, Family Services and community partners, and provide culturally safe protection services rooted in Indigenous values and healing practices.

The role emphasizes prevention, intervention, and recovery support, with travel and a valid driver's license required.