Family Support Worker - Indian and Fort Folly

Family Support Worker - Indian Island, Bouctouche and Fort Folly

MI'GMAQ CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES OF NEW BRUNSWICK INC.

Family Support Worker – Indian Island, Bouctouche and Fort Folly

The Mi’gmaq Child and Family Services of New Brunswick Inc. (MCFSNB) is seeking an individual to join their team as a Family Support Worker in Indian Island, Bouctouche and Fort Folly.

The goal of Family Support Worker is to assist the Child Protection/Prevention Social Worker's efforts to strengthen the well-being of individuals and/or families through the delivery of aligned support services

• Providing and /or assisting in the delivery of training designed to enhance individual self- awareness,
• Teaching individuals and or groups effective coping techniques to better equip them with skills to deal with stressful situations,
• Ongoing research and recommendation of community programs that have the potential to address community needs
• Delivery of a broad range of support services as identified by the assigned Child Protection/Prevention Worker in individual or family case/ intervention plans,
• Monitoring and reporting on the progress or challenges of families striving to meet the requirements of their case plan and or strengthen their parenting, home keeping and general household management skills,
• Provide services and support to foster families,
• Transport clients to appointments, meetings, shopping and or other such activities as identified by the Child Protection Worker,
• Perform a broad range of administrative functions in support of the Child and Family Services Division,
• Other duties as assigned in support of the division’s mandate

• Graduation from high school with training and considerable relevant experience providing social and /or community services to clients in need as well as a good understanding of Aboriginal culture, tradition and socioeconomic conditions; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. The Ability to speak in the client’s language of choice would be an asset.
• Possession of a valid New Brunswick driver’s license with the appropriate designation to transport clients and submission of a clean drivers abstract,
• The ability to qualify for insurance as required in the transportation of clients
• A current Criminal Record Check as required under law to work with the vulnerable sector
• Prior contact check with Community Child and Family Services or the Department of Social Development
• The ability to travel throughout the community’s territory as required
• The ability and commitment to working long hours to ensure the division can respond to client and organizational needs.

* Preference will be given to qualified candidate of Indigenous ancestry.

Those candidates interested in applying for this position are invited to submit a resume demonstrating their relevant qualifications to  no later than August 27, 2025.