Contract until July 31, 2026

JOB SUMMARY:

The Life Long Care Support Worker’s primary responsibility is to develop and provide culturally appropriate community support services to urban Indigenous individuals that are elderly, frail, physically disabled, and chronically ill, which promote an integrated response, community participation, independent living and an improved quality of life. The program provides security checks, transportation, adult day programming and congregate dining, and Indigenous support services. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred degree in Social Work or in a related human services field, with specialized training or experience working with Indigenous seniors and vulnerable populations in a community setting – long term care.
  
  
• Knowledge of chronic health conditions and gerontology-related issues is an asset.

• Knowledge of health related legislation and/or any other policies relevant to program delivery.

• Strong knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history, with particular emphasis on residential schooling, the impacts of trauma, Indigenous engagement and community outreach; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) is considered an asset.

• Knowledge and experience working with urban Indigenous seniors and families in a healing and reconciliation capacity.

• Ability to deliver programming to improve health conditions, i.e. elder abuse prevention, Diabetes prevention and/or management, chronic health conditions management, etc.

• Self-motivated individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented setting.

• Excellent case and file management skills, stress management and time management skills, ability to meet deadlines.

• Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; effective verbal and listening communication skills; effective crisis intervention skills.

• Group facilitation, team building and decision making skills; able to problem solve and take initiative.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word including database applications.

• Certification in Standard First Aid, CPR, AED, and Safe Food Handling.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends.

• A clear criminal reference check and Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.

• Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and reliable transportation

Deadline: Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Salary:  $57,000 per annum

Please submit cover letter and resume with three (3) references to:

Attention: Hiring Committee

Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre

401 N Cumberland Street Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4P7

Email: [email protected] or Fax:  807-344-8945

See our website for more information:  https://tbifc.ca/get-involved/job-postings/

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The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

Meegwetch to all who apply, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted