Family Support Specialist

2 weeks ago


Thunder Bay, Canada Wakenagun Youth Healing Lodge Full time

**FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST**

**SUMMARY**:
Ka-Na-Chi-Hih is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Support Specialist to join our team. The Family Support Specialist will play a crucial role in providing support, resources, and guidance to families that are focusing on healing as part of their recovery journey. This position requires a deep understanding of family dynamics, family systems, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with various community agencies to ensure the well-being of families.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Conduct comprehensive assessments of families to identify their strengths, needs, and challenges.
- Provide individual and family support to address emotional, behavioural, or relationship issues.
- Collaborate with colleagues to coordinate comprehensive care plans for families.
- Treatment planning and goal setting.
- Implement a wholistic approach incorporating Indigenous traditions and teachings.
- Facilitate mental health and addictions programming.
- Develop and facilitate educational sessions for families on topics such as parenting, communication, and life skills.
- Provide training to enhance parenting skills, stress management, and conflict resolution.
- Offer immediate support and intervention during crises or emergencies during the program duration.
- Advocating for and assisting families in accessing community resources, social services, and support programs in their community.
- Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, schools, and other stakeholders.
- Collaborate with other professionals, agencies, and organizations to address systemic issues affecting families.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records for each family.
- Participate in community events to raise awareness and promote the services offered.

**ACCOUNTABILITY**:
This position is supervised and is accountable to the Clinical Lead.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Knowledge of family systems and harm reduction models.
- Thorough knowledge of community resources and social services.
- Technological skills with Windows and Microsoft suite.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
- Understanding of mental health, addiction, and trauma.
- First Aid and CPR.
- Fluency in a NAN dialect (Cree, Ojibway or Oji-cree) an asset.

**Education**
- A degree /diploma or certification from a recognized university or college in addictions, social work, or related field or equivalent training.

**Experience**
- Minimum two years’ experience in working with families in a supportive capacity.
- Experience in working with Indigenous Youth, Adults and/or Families.

**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**:

- Comprehensive Extended Health & Dental Benefits
- Canada Life matched contribution Pension

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Thunder Bay, ON P7C 5H4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Will you be able to relocate to be within reasonable commuting distance from Thunder Bay, ON P7C 5H4?
- What is the highest level of education you have completed?

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

**Experience**:

- family support: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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