Indigenous Early Childhood & Family Support Specialist

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Indian Reserve; Wikwemikong; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Indian Reserve seeks three qualified individuals for the role of Early Childhood and Parent Support Services. The team supports infants to 5-year-olds with culturally appropriate, trauma-informed care and collaborative wellness planning.

Responsibilities include home visits, documentation, and confidential record-keeping while promoting Anishnaabe values. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required; training is provided.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, documentation and organizational skills are required.
• Knowledge of child development, child welfare systems, and trauma-informed care is essential.
• Experience working with Indigenous families and communities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy, education and support to parents and caregivers in infant and toddler care, including developmental milestones, nutrition and bonding.
• Provide culturally safe, trauma-informed and family-centered services to families with children aged 0-5 years who are at risk of or currently involved in child welfare.
• Work collaboratively with First Nation Representatives, First Nation Navigators, and child protection staff to develop and implement individualized wellness plans that promote the health, safety, and development of infants and toddlers.
• Conduct weekly or bi-weekly home visits to monitor and support implementation of wellness plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of interactions, case notes, wellness plans and progress reports.
• Ensure confidentiality and safekeeping of all program documents and records are secured.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training to stay informed of best practices, in child welfare and early childhood and intervention.
• Work with community-based services and services off the Territory when required and needed.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Organizational skills

Trauma-informed care

Indigenous communities experience

Education

Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Child and Youth Care, or related field

Job description

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Indian Reserve seeks three qualified individuals for the role of Early Childhood and Parent Support Services. The team supports infants to 5-year-olds with culturally appropriate, trauma-informed care and collaborative wellness planning.

Responsibilities include home visits, documentation, and confidential record-keeping while promoting Anishnaabe values. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required; training is provided.