ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK
Atikameksheng Anishnawbek will thrive together as a strong and proud Nation by honouring our gifts of Anishinabemowin and the Life of the Land.
Competition Number: 2025-047
Position: Family Support Worker
Department: Education
Employment Status: Contract – 12 Months
Salary: $31.34 – 37.46 /HR – 35 Hours per Week
Location: Naughton, ON
Closing Date: October 8, 2025, at 4pm
POSITION SCOPE:
Under the direction of the Child and Family Services Manager, the Family Support Worker is responsible to provide support/advocacy to Atikameksheng Anishnawbek. The Family Support Worker will work collaboratively with Band Representative Team and with internal & external resources to provide support and assist families in striving to reach their goals to create positive change.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- University Degree in the Social Services field of study preferred
- Diploma in the Social Services field of study required
- Life Skills Coaching Certificate an asset
- Two (2) years’ direct experience working with children and families preferably in an Anishnawbek organization
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Family Support and Advocacy
- Provide support and assistance to families and provide necessary skills and knowledge to assist in improving their parenting, life skills and mental well-being
- Work collaboratively with the Band Representative Team, internal and external agencies to provide comprehensive and coordinated services for families
- Participate in case conferences and case reviews
- Complete administrative functions and adhere to First Nation policies, procedures and relevant practices as well as other mandated policies, procedures and laws
Please refer to our website: https://atikamekshenganishnawbek.ca/ for posting details. A detailed job description is available upon request. Please quote the Competition No. in your cover letter and resume, and submit by email to employment@wlfn.com, by fax to 705.222.7731or by mail to:
Human Resources,
25 Reserve Rd,
Naughton, ON
P0M 2M0
Please note that preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants. Please self-identify.
Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.