Family Support Coach Lac Seul First Nation

Lac Seul First Nation; Hudson (OH); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Lac Seul First Nation is hiring a Family Support Coach to enhance family wellness through education and support. The role includes in-home visits, developing individualized plans, and collaborating with community partners. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, a high school diploma or equivalent, and familiarity with local culture. Opportunities for personal growth and competitive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Vacation and additional time off during holidays

Great benefits

Qualifications

• Understanding of local family values and Ojibway culture is preferred.
• Must provide a clean criminal record check.
• Experience developing and facilitating workshops.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships and develop personalized wellness plans.
• Deliver workshops on personal development and parenting.
• Coordinate in-home programming and promote activities for families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Cultural understanding

Education

High school diploma (OSSD) or equivalent

Post-secondary education in human services

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FAMILY SUPPORT COACH – Obishikokaang Sagatay-Gamik

Summary:

Lac Seul First Nation is seeking a Family Support Coach to work under the supervision of the Director of Obishikokaang Sagatay-Gamik. The Family Support Coach will work closely with families to strengthen family structure and promote holistic wellness through education, life skills, and culturally informed programming. The role involves in-home visits, development of individualized plans, coordination of activities and workshops, and collaboration with family advocates and external partners to enhance support services for families.

Duties and responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Build strong, trusting, and professional relationships with families.
• Identify family strengths and support the development of positive interactions.
• Develop and implement personalized wellness plans with family input.
• Assess family needs and the services they access to enhance their success and well-being.
• Create a directory of programs and resources tailored to the family's identified needs.
• Deliver workshops and sessions on topics such as personal development, parenting, anger management, budgeting, and life skills.
• Guide age-appropriate chores, routines, and the importance of children's self-care.
• Organize and promote activities that foster parent-child bonding.
• Document all home visits and services provided to each family.
• Maintain attendance records and confidentiality of personal and family information.
• Collaborate with Family Advocates, the Director, and community service providers.
• Coordinate in-home programming, including scheduling and goal setting.
• Adhere to privacy guidelines and report concerns to the supervisor as needed.
• Support referral processing and contribute to family plan documentation.
• Plan events to bring together youth and promote interdepartmental partnerships.
• Create promotional material and facilitate community education events.
• Perform additional duties as required.
• Willing to travel, provide own transportation within the 3 communities and willing to work overtime, as may be required from time to time.
• Must hold a high degree of confidentiality.
• Must be able to take initiative and must be highly motivated.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma (OSSD) or equivalent.
• Post-secondary education or training in a human services-related field is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Understanding of local family values and Ojibway culture is an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to speak the local language is an asset.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must provide a clean criminal record check and current vulnerable sector check.
• Experience developing and facilitating workshops.
• Experience using community resources and support services.
• Knowledge of child welfare systems, community agencies, and family wellness practices.
• Ability to write reports and speak in public settings.
• Must maintain high standards of ethics, discretion, and professionalism.

Location: Lac Seul First Nation, ON
Rate: Wages start at $28.46/hour *based on qualifications and experience.

Term:Full-Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Closing: June 30, 2025 * Late applications will not be accepted.

*LSFN offers great competitive wages, vacation, additional time off during Christmas Break and March Break, as well as great benefits*

Please submit a cover letter along with a resume, and written permission for LSFN Human Resources to contact two employment references (most recent supervisors) must be provided. Applications can be mailed, faxed, emailed, or delivered to:

Lac Seul First Nation Attention: C/o HR Dept. P.O. Box 100 Hudson, ON. P0V 1X0 Fax #: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Lac Seul First Nation requires Criminal Reference Checks for those offered positions. We thank all applicants, however, only those being offered an interview will be contacted.

Preferential Hiring Policy: Lac Seul First Nation band members will be given priority for hiring, followed by indigenous persons who are non-LSFN band members. Where there are no suitably qualified indigenous persons available for a position, the most suitably qualified non-indigenous candidate will be hired.