One (1) – 12-month Full Time Contract position is currently available for an Indigenous Team In-Home Support Worker (Family Support).
The major components of the position are:
This position will require some evening work, the flexing of work hours, and occasional weekend work to accommodate the needs of our clients and the service requirements of the agency.
The Child, Youth and Family Services Act recognizes the entitlement of Indigenous people to both provide their own child and family services and to receive services in a manner that recognizes their culture, heritage and traditions. Our agency supports the belief that Indigenous families and communities have the right to expect a choice that they will be served by Indigenous people.
Accountable to: the incumbent will report to the Indigenous Services Manager’s Team
Duties will include but are not limited to:
Provide direct care and support to children and youth in exceptional or emergency situations, including during times of placement transition or crisis.
Providing therapeutic, supervised access visits for families when safety during access is an issue, and where clear clinical and/or behavioural goals can be established and worked on in order to reduce the safety concerns and improve the caregivers’ parenting skills and/or bolster parent-child attachment and relationships;
Working with Indigenous families in their homes and in the community to offer information, guidance, and support in order to assist parents in optimally meeting the emotional, physical and developmental needs of their children, and assist in ameliorating any child protection concerns;
Providing intensive services to families, where needed, in order to prevent placement breakdowns and admissions to care, and to assist in enriching family relationships and functioning;
Supporting families during the re-integration of children back into family care, and/or during transitions to new placements;
Will be expected to work irregular hours as required by the needs of families on the Worker’s caseload. Hours may include evenings and weekends. Scheduling will be arranged with and approved by the Supervisor.
Assist families during reunification processes or transitions to alternative placements.
Maintain accurate documentation and communication regarding service plans and observations.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Required:
- Post-Secondary college education in a related field is preferred including Child & Youth Care Worker Diploma, Social Service Worker Diploma, and/or Bachelor of Arts in a Social Service related field with relevant experience considered;
- Preference will be given to Indigenous persons, persons with extensive experience working with Indigenous communities, and/or lived experience within these communities;
- Must have knowledge of Indigenous history, people and communities and a demonstrated ability to engage with the communities;
- Must have a strong 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;
- Two years of direct service experience (e.g. child welfare experience, related community programs involved with youth);
- Will possess a solid understanding of child development, parenting skills, child safety issues and child welfare concerns and/or possess a keen interest and commitment to gaining the necessary knowledge and skills;
- Circle of Security training is an asset;
- Possess a valid Ontario driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
Salary: as per the Collective Agreement (In-Home Support Grid $51,109 - $$70,076 annual)
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply in writing to Human Resources not later than 5.00 p.m., Wednesday July 29, 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.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: $51,109.00-$70,076.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
