Indigenous Youth and family Support Worker
Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies
- Goderich, ON Stratford, ON
- $51,404-61,151 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
to provide professional child protection services. We advocate for and protect children's rights; support and strengthen
families and we are leaders for positive change in our community.Huron-Perth CAS is dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and
serve. We encourage applicants from African Canadian, Indigenous, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ communities
to apply and to self-identify in their cover letter. We are also committed to providing barrier-free and accessible
employment practices for al . Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in al aspects of the
selection process. The Society is currently accepting resumes to either site for the ful-time position as folows:
INDIGENOUS YOUTH & FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
The primary responsibility of this posi on is to provide in-home support, educa on, and model ing, to Indigenous
youth and families served by this agency. The incumbent will develop and implement cultural y sensi ve, goal
oriented, short term support plans in conjunc on with the youth or family's service team and FNIM community
(where applicable) that create capacity for youth/families to care for themselves, connect to community and
culture, and build networks of support around them. The incumbent wil assist with supported family visits and
may offer educa onal groups for youth or families who iden fy as FNIM. The incumbent wil u lize community
resources, where applicable, and liaise with internal teams and external agencies.This posi on also may include working with children and youth with complex needs while residing in their homes,
in the care of the society, transi oning into an independent living situa on or transi oning to their families and
communi es. This posi on wil also include work with non-Indigenous children, youth, and families.This posi on wil include day me and evening hours and weekends when necessary.The incumbent wil be expected to keep documenta on as directed by their assigned manager
fol owing agency standards and policies.
Qualifications: Preference wil be given to FNIM applicants. Successful comple on of at minimum a two-year
Social Services, Child and Youth, or ECE Services diploma program from a Community Col ege.
Previous experience in a related field is an asset. The incumbent wil possess an understanding of
Indigenous cultural prac ces, languages, protocols and tradi ons. The incumbent wil also
demonstrate theore cal knowledge of child/youth development and behavior. Incumbent wil
have good communica on skil s, personal suitability in working with children/youth/families,
ability to work with col eagues, and presents as a posi ve role model.Salary Range: $51,404 - $61,151
Candidates who meet the qualifica ons are welcome to apply and should do so in wri ng Shel y Crove o, Human
Resources Manager at HR@h-pcas.ca. A cover letter and ful resume, including three current professional references
would be appreciated.We thank al applicants, however, only those to be interviewed wil be contacted.