Indigenous Family Support Advocate & Case Manager

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Canada; Remote; CAD 71,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Michipicoten First Nation seeks a full-time Family Support Worker to provide culturally safe, client-centred support to members and families facing personal or practical challenges. You will assess needs, plan goals, navigate services, advocate, and coordinate wraparound supports in collaboration with Health and Social Services and Child Welfare teams.

Based in Michipicoten First Nation or Sault Ste. Marie, the role requires travel and occasional evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Work, Family Support, Indigenous Studies, Social Services, Psychology, Addictions and Mental Health, or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Member and Family Support
• Case Management, Advocacy, and Service Coordination
• Jordan’s Principle Collaboration
• Community Programming and Prevention
• Administration and Reporting

Skills

Trauma-informed

Communication

Advocacy

Documentation

Time management

Caseload management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Social Work or related field

Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Job description

Michipicoten First Nation seeks a full-time Family Support Worker to provide culturally safe, client-centred support to members and families facing personal or practical challenges. You will assess needs, plan goals, navigate services, advocate, and coordinate wraparound supports in collaboration with Health and Social Services and Child Welfare teams.

Based in Michipicoten First Nation or Sault Ste. Marie, the role requires travel and occasional evenings or weekends.