Family Support Worker (Sudbury Area or Sagamok)
Salary Range: $26.00-$34.00/hr (dependent on experience)

JOB SUMMARY:
Sagamok Anishnawbek is seeking a Family Support Worker to join the Child and Family Advocacy Unit. In this meaningful role, you will work directly with children and families to strengthen family functioning, support parents in building confidence and skills, and connect families with culturally appropriate services, resources, and supports.

You will walk alongside families who may be experiencing complex challenges or involvement with child protection services—helping them identify their strengths, develop plans, navigate services, and work toward greater safety, stability, and wellbeing.

POSITION DUTIES:

Build trusting relationships with children, parents, extended family members, and other natural supports

Work collaboratively with families to identify strengths, challenges, and needs and develop plans of care or action plans

Coordinate and participate in family circles, case reviews, and case conferences

Connect families with community-based and culturally appropriate prevention resources, services, and other supports

Provide practical and intensive family supports that promote physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing

Support and advocate for families during and following child welfare investigations

Respond to crisis situations in collaboration with the Child Welfare Advocate and other partners when child safety concerns arise

Plan and facilitate prevention, education, parenting, healthy child development, literacy, and life-skills programming based on community needs

Work collaboratively with community agencies and service providers to ensure families can access the supports they need

Maintain accurate case records,



meeting notes, and activity reports

Contribute to community wellness activities and Sagamok Anishnawbek's Koognaasewin work and evolving approaches to child and family wellbeing

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain

Valid driver's licence and vehicle for on-the-job use

Ability to travel on short notice

Ability to work flexible schedule on short notice

Criminal Records Check prior to commencing employment

Commitment to maintaining confidentiality

Respectful participation in cultural activities and ceremonies

QUALIFICATIONS:

A university degree in human services is preferred

A minimum of two years of experience providing direct services to children and families

Knowledge of effective strategies, programs, and services that strengthen family functioning

An understanding of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA) and child protection investigation processes and guidelines

Strong relationship-building, communication, facilitation, negotiation, and de-escalation skills

An ability to listen to and understand family perspectives and include families in decision-making and planning

Knowledge and respect for Anishnawbek values, teachings, culture, and traditions, with a willingness to support traditional healing as part of holistic family wellness

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, and email

A Life Skills Coaching Certificate is considered an asset

The ability to understand and speak Ojibwe is considered a definite asset

Local knowledge and understanding of Sagamok Anishnawbek services is considered an asset

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Family Support Worker (Ontario)
🏢 Sagamok Anishnawbek
📍 Ontario