Indigenous Family Support Worker

Apply Indigenous cultural knowledge and family support experience as a Family Services Worker with Tikinagan. Travel is required, and remote work is unavailable.

This Family Services Worker position oversees services and supports for families involved with Tikinagan. The work includes families whose children have been taken into care and families whose children remain in their care while receiving services. Tikinagan’s Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model guides the work, with everyone working together to raise children. Applicants should bring interest in children and youth, life experiences, and clear communication abilities.

• Oversee supports and services for families
• Serve families whose children have entered care
• Support families receiving services while caring for children
• Follow the Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model
• Maintain confidentiality in family services work

• Knowledge and lived experience of Indigenous culture
• Good verbal and written skills
• Interest in children and youth work
• Willingness to attend training as required
• Travel required; no relocation assistance available

Use cultural understanding, communication, and family support skills to help Tikinagan serve children and families through care services.