Job Description

ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek will thrive together as a

strong and proud Nation

by honouring our gifts of Anishinabemowin and the Life of the Land.

Competition Number: 2025-047

Position: Family Support Worker

Department: Education

Employment Status:

Contract - 12 Months

Salary:

$31.34 - 37.46 /HR - 35 Hours per Week

Location: Naughton, ON

Closing Date: October 8, 2025, at 4pm

POSITION SCOPE:

Under the direction of the Child and Family Services Manager, the Family Support Worker is responsible to provide support/advocacy to Atikameksheng Anishnawbek. The Family Support Worker will work collaboratively with Band Representative Team and with internal & external resources to provide support and assist families in striving to reach their goals to create positive change.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

University Degree in the Social Services field of study preferred Diploma in the Social Services field of study required Life Skills Coaching Certificate an asset Two (2) years' direct experience working with children and families preferably in an Anishnawbek organization

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Family Support and Advocacy Provide support and assistance to families and provide necessary skills and knowledge to assist in improving their parenting, life skills and mental well-being Work collaboratively with the Band Representative Team, internal and external agencies to provide comprehensive and coordinated services for families Participate in case conferences and case reviews Complete administrative functions and adhere to First Nation policies, procedures and relevant practices as well as other mandated policies, procedures and laws




Please refer to our website: https://atikamekshenganishnawbek.ca/ for posting details. A detailed job description is available upon request. Please quote the Competition No. in your cover letter and resume, and submit by email to employment@wlfn.com, by fax to 705.222.7731or by mail to:



Human Resources,



25 Reserve Rd,



Naughton, ON



P0M 2M0





Please note that preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants.

Please self-identify.

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.