RFamily Support Worker

Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

JOB SUMMARY: The Family Support Worker
, under the direction of the Supervisor, Family Support, the family support worker(s) are responsible for contributing to the general unit administration; for participating in service coordination; for providing direct support to individual clients and families, and for the performance of other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Type

Full Time

Closing Date

October 14, 2026

Hours of Work

35 hours/week

Wage

* A competitive compensation package will be offered commensurate with qualifications. *

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Will have a University degree in Social Work or directly related field, or Community College diploma in Social Work with two years experience in counseling Native children and families
• Will be Native in preference to other applicants
• Will be willing to work flexible hours
• Must pass a criminal record check before employment commences
• Must pass a child abuse registry check
• Will have a class ‘G’ Driver’s license

Family Support Worker – Full Time – 092R1-26-1

c/o Reception Desk

Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT)

POSITION:
Family Support Worker

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Family Support, the family support worker(s) are responsible for contributing to the general unit administration; for participating in service coordination; for providing direct support to individual clients and families, and for the performance of other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

STATEMENT of DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contributes to general unit administration by:
• Participating in and contributing to unit staff meetings respecting unit problem-solving, evaluation, goal and objectives setting and work planning;
• Assisting with the establishment of operational service criteria;
• Maintaining daily activity logs
• Participates in service coordination by;
• Working cooperatively with the service coordinators in the process of situation investigation and information gathering relevant to client needs;
• Participating in the assessment of client needs (children & family members);
• Working cooperatively with the service coordinators in the provision of brief service to clients
• Participating in the development and modification of service plans;
• Participating in case reviews and conferences;
• Liaising with other service providers as appropriate;
• Continuously updating the service coordination information system as service provision takes place (eg. Case, notes, contacts, etc)
• Provides direct support to individual clients and families by;
• Maintaining open, supportive communication with assigned clients;
• Providing support, individual and/or group counseling and socio-relational, life skills, parenting and other client training as called for in the client service plan- through home visits, workshops, in-office meeting or meetings at mutually agreeable locations;
• Providing transportation where appropriate in the context of the developing client/worker relationship;
• Continuously re-assessing client needs in relation to service plan goals, objectives and activities and recommending plan changes, including referrals to other services as considered appropriate;
• Promoting, among clients, the value of meeting and sharing experiences with others who face or have faced familiar problems;
• Acting as a resource to self-help groups as requested by the Community Support staff.
• Performs other related duties as determined by the Supervisor of Family Support, which includes, but is not limited to, supporting/taking part in the Six Nations Emergency Control Plan.

Statement of Qualifications

Basic/Mandatory Requirements

The successful applicant;

• Will have a…