Chippewas of Nawash First Nation (CNUFN) is a warm and welcoming community located approximately 20 minutes from Wiarton and 50 minutes north of Owen Sound, along the beautiful shores of Georgian Bay. The surrounding area offers a mix- of small-town and rural living, with access to local amenities, outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of community. Set near the scenic trails of the Niagara Escarpment, the region is ideal for those who enjoy nature, culture, and a balanced way of life.

Application Deadline Date: October 30, 2026

What We Offer

- Competitive hourly pay with annual wage increases
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your dependents.
- An optional registered pension plan
- Generous paid time off
- Full time hours
- Professional Growth includes paid training programs, software certifications, and tuition reimbursement to help advance your career.
- Friendly and supportive work environment.

JOB PURPOSE

Under the Native child Welfare mandate to prevent child abuse, and within legislation of the Family andChildren's Services Act, the Support Services Worker is responsible to work with high-risk families and children to prevent CAS intervention, and to provide support families and children involved with CAS; including the development and implementation of programs and services to life-skills and other prevention programing.

KEY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

The Support Services Worker’s primary goal is to fulfill the mandate, goals and objectives of the Chippewas of

Nawash Native Child Welfare program to meet the needs of clients: parents, children, foster parents and

Kinship guardians.

- GENERAL:




- Maintain full knowledge and understanding of the Native child Welfare program’s mandate, philosophy, goals and objectives
- Maintain knowledge and understanding of causation factors contributing toward child abuse and neglect.
- Maintain knowledge and understanding of the effects of abuse and neglect of children.
- Maintain knowledge of community resources and other appropriate referral sources on/off the reserve. maintain knowledge of Aboriginal culture and community organizations.
- Maintain knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act, CAS policies/procedures, Nawash Memorandum of Understanding (Nawash- Bruce and Grey Children's Aid Societies).
- PROTECTION:
- Assist CAS workers with investigations of alleged child abuse and/or neglect
- Accompany CAS agencies/or serve on behalf of CAS role to deliver court orders.
- Provide client support using Crisis Intervention and mediated CAS role and responsibility, court proceedings, legal aid, the Band Representative’s role and Plans of Care.
- SUPPORT SERVICES:
- Conduct regular home visits with clients to assess needs and offer support services, provide basic counselling, make referrals and general monitor the home environment.
- Offer brief counselling services using agency procedures of obligations, expectations and goals.



counsel parents and children in problem solving, decision making and goal setting.
- Respond appropriately to special issues ie) social, psychiatric, medical and make necessary referrals Ensure clients understand their right to legal representation and if necessary, assist in obtaining legal counsel or other qualified services through referrals.
- In accordance with the Child and Family Services Act acquaint families with children's rights ensure clients understand their right to request status review.
- Deal with crisis situations and when necessary, consult with the Family Services Supervisor. share in the supervision of family visits with other NCW staff.
- Provide transportation services and/or accompany clients to appointments (court, meetings, etc.) provide on and off reserve training, support groups, information sessions to meet client needs
- Assist with transitional planning for families when children return to their natural homes arrange periodic weekend relief parents.
- CASE MANAGEMENT
- For voluntary/involuntary clients, provide support services to meet client needs (including social, physical, medical, educational, and psychological)
- Attend or facilitate case management meetings to ensure the needs of the client are adequately met, for children requiring protection from child abuse and/or neglect, in consultation with CAS and NCW, develop short- and long-term placement plans for Kinship placements, provisional foster home, a customary care home, or within an approved foster home.
- PREVENTION PROGRAM
- Facilitate or access

📌 Support Services Worker (Canada)
🏢 YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce
📍 Canada