Parent Support Worker

Autism Services; La Ronge; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lac La Ronge Indian Band Health Services is seeking a compassionate Parent Support Worker to assist the Maternal Child Health Program. You will provide in-home support, promote healthy child development, and link families with community resources.

The role emphasizes cultural grounding, mentoring, and collaborative care with health professionals. The position notes 7.5-hour shifts, full-time terms, and a focus on organized, flexible support for families.

Qualifications

• In-home support for families with children aged 0-6 years.
• Provide health promotion guidance to pregnant women and caregivers.
• Collaborate with health professionals to deliver services.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Maternal Child Health Program through in-home visits.
• Advocate for families and connect them to community resources.
• Plan and deliver workshops and community education events.
• Support healthy child development and parental coping strategies.
• Coordinate with Public Health Nursing & Health Team.

Skills

In-home support

Child development

Health education

Interpersonal skills

Education

Grade 12

Early Childhood Education Certificate

Job description

Lac La Ronge Indian Band Health Services

Location:

LA RONGE

# of Positions:

1

Employment Terms:

Full-Time

Education:

Grade 12

Experience:

0-6 Months

Apply By Date:

21-Sep-2026

Application Information

Employer Name:
Lac La Ronge Indian Band Health Services

We are looking for a compassionate, caring, patient person, with an upbeat attitude and strong interpersonal and organizational skills. The Parent Support Worker will assist the Maternal Child Health Program by improving health outcomes for pregnant women and families with infants and young children, by focusing on culture, role-modeling and healthy teachings by linking community resources. This role requires workers to be organized, flexible and adaptable. If you feel like this would be a good fit for your personality and career ambition, we encourage you to apply!
About the facility: LLRIBHS promotes health in our communities for the wellbeing of all members. We provide accessible, high quality health services and programs. Together with others, we work to build capacity and educate as we address both acute needs and the determinants of health.
About the position: Working 7.5 - hour shifts (Overtime may be required). S/he will provide in-home support such as basic infant care, infant stimulation, fostering healthy child development, self-care and coping as a parent, offering hands-on approach to learning and supportive mentoring as a peer. Advocate, refer and act as a liaison for families. Work closely with Health Care Professionals and working with the Public Health Nursing & Health Team to provide and deliver programs and services.

Duties:

• In-home support, utilizing a strength-based model with families who have children between the ages of 0-6 years;
• Teach individuals and group about health promotion topics;
• Assist the Community Health Nurse to provide and deliver programs and services;
• Advocate, refer and act as a liaison for families;
• Work closely with other Health Care Professionals;
• planning and delivering workshops, community education events;
• Developing of appropriate awareness materials; administering the nutrition coupon program;

Qualifications:

• Early Childhood Education Certificate (Combination of Education and experience may be