Job Overview

As a Family Support Worker, you will work alongside families to understand their needs, offer practical guidance, and help them connect with appropriate support. The role calls for a respectful, patient approach and clear communication when discussing family circumstances. You will build trusting relationships, respond thoughtfully to changing needs, and contribute to consistent, family-focused support.

Your impact: clear, reliable support helps families take informed next steps and helps colleagues coordinate their work.

Qualifications:

- Minimum post-secondary diploma in Social Services, Social Work, or Child/Youth Worker. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
- An awareness of Indigenous issues, including knowledge of the communities, family structure, customs and traditions, is an asset.
- Two years’ experience working with children and / or families.

Skills:

- Ability to model practical parenting skills while providing effective feedback.
- Solid assessment and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.




- Ability to support Agency initiatives to keep children with their families and/or enhance family reunification.
- Thorough knowledge of relevant legislation, and agency policies and procedures.
- Proficient in computer software applications including MS Office, and database programs

Required:

- Must possess a valid Class G Ontario Driver’s License and have access to a vehicle with an OPCF6A Insurance endorsement and minimum of $1,000,000 Liability.
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check, Internal Records Check, and Driver’s Abstract.
- The ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends is REQUIRED. Occasional travel within the region is also required.

Pay: $26.90-$34.45 per hour Expected hours: 33.75 per week

Benefits

- Company car
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Willingness to travel:
- 25% (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Family Support Worker (Dryden)
🏢 Kenora Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services
📍 Dryden