Full-Time Permanent – Children’s Service Worker - Indigenous Services

This position will require some evening work, the flexing of work hours, and may require occasional weekend work to accommodate the needs of our clients and the service requirements of the agency. Scheduling will be arranged with and approved by the Supervisor.

The major components of the position are:

Accountable to: Childen’s Service Manager – Indigenous Services

Duties include:

- Provide ongoing support services to Indigenous children and youth in care in accordance with the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, The Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children, youth and families, Ministry Standards and Guidelines and agency’s policies and procedures;
- Attend /participate in conferences pertaining to children and youth assigned, in the Agency or with personnel in schools, court, hospital or other community agencies which may be involved on behalf of the child;
- Provide ongoing regular support to alternate caregivers (i.e. foster parents and formal customary caregivers) and develop with the caregivers a plan of service which will include specific objectives for the child and strategies to achieve the objectives (LAC implementation).

Qualifications:

- Post-Secondary college education in a related field is preferred including Indigenous Studies degree or Indigenous Studies diploma from a recognized Community College or University, Child & Youth Care Worker Diploma, Social Service Worker Diploma, and/or Bachelor of Arts in a Social Service related field with relevant experience considered;
- The ability to communicate effectively with children and youth in care, FNIM community representatives, care providers,



colleagues and key collaterals where applicable;
- Preference will be given to Indigenous persons, persons with extensive experience working with Indigenous communities, and/or lived experience within these communities;
- Knowledge of Indigenous history, people and communities and a demonstrated ability to engage with the communities would be considered an asset;
- A robust understanding of Indigenous culture, heritage and traditions and a commitment to developing the highest quality culturally-appropriate service possible for the Indigenous families that we serve would be considered an asset;
- Demonstrated computer proficiency related to case documentation requirements;
- Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise reports and assessments and to maintain accurate records in a timely manner that fulfills Ministry/agency standards, policies and/or procedures

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply in writing to Human Resources not later than 5.00 p.m., Thursday, November 5, 2026 Sarnia Lambton Children’s Aid Society (SLCAS) is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. SLCAS strives for inclusivity, and representative hiring practices to respond to the communities we serve. The agency welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment process. SLCAS does not utilize Artificial Intelligence in our screening process

Pay: $57,988.00-$83,632.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Children’s Service Worker - Indigenous Services (Sarnia)
🏢 Sarnia-Lambton Children's Aid Society
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