Indigenous Community Support Specialist (After-Hours)

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

Job summary

Tikinagan Child & Family Services is seeking a Community Helper to support families in the Red Lake region. The role operates on a 7- or 14-day rotation, staying within the community to manage family service files and be on duty during after-hours shifts.

The position aligns with the Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model to collaboratively raise healthy children. Under the direction of the Direct Service Supervisor, the Community Helper will work with families to ensure safety and apply CWPT

Qualifications

• Experience with First Nations cultural issues and northern remote communities
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
• Must provide a Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check acceptable to Tikinagan
• Must be willing to travel including via small aircraft, vehicle and ice roads
• Must have Ontario Driver's License
• Commitment to Staff Conduct and policies
• High level of honesty and confidentiality

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Cultural awareness

Ethics & confidentiality

CWPT training

Community liaison

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary education or related field

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Tikinagan Child & Family Services is seeking a Community Helper to support families in the Red Lake region. The role operates on a 7- or 14-day rotation, staying within the community to manage family service files and be on duty during after-hours shifts.

The position aligns with the Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model to collaboratively raise healthy children. Under the direction of the Direct Service Supervisor, the Community Helper will work with families to ensure safety and apply CWPT