Indigenous Family Services Advocate

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

Job summary

The Family Service Worker at Tikinagan Child & Family Services provides oversight of services and supports to families whose children are in care or receiving services. This role operates under the Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model, fostering collaborative effort to raise our children.

Applicants should have knowledge of Indigenous culture, strong verbal and written communication, willingness to travel, and access to a driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Equal employment opportunity employer; First Nations Ancestry preferred.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and lived experience.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Ability to speak an Indigenous language is an asset.
• Willing to attend training when required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Travel is a requirement.
• Valid driver’s license or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Oversees services and supports to families.
• Work guided by Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model – everyone working together to raise our children.

Skills

Verbal and written skills

Indigenous culture knowledge

Indigenous language (asset)

Travel required

Driver's license

Confidentiality

Job description

The Family Service Worker at Tikinagan Child & Family Services provides oversight of services and supports to families whose children are in care or receiving services. This role operates under the Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model, fostering collaborative effort to raise our children.

Applicants should have knowledge of Indigenous culture, strong verbal and written communication, willingness to travel, and access to a driver’s license.