Community Support Worker (FASD)

Job Summary

The Community Support Worker is responsible for providing direct service for off reserve Indigenous pregnant women and families, Indigenous children and youth, and networking with mainstream and Indigenous agencies and organizations. Focus of programming including increasing awareness of risks associated with alcohol / drug consumption during pregnancy, breastfeeding and alcohol use. The Community Wellness Worker is responsible for providing service coordination, diagnostic navigation, group support activities, educational workshops and FASD prevention awareness events, advocacy, service referrals and one to one life skills support.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred diploma or degree in Social Services and/or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge and experience working in the following areas: FASD, addictions, child development, nutrition, and health.
• Knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture and history and working with Indigenous persons; understanding of the northern cultural environment; knowledge of an Indigenous language(s) will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures to ensure that children and youth are supervised and safe at all times.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver educational workshops and inclusive programming relating to FASD awareness, nutrition and prevention to community groups.
• Ability to engage people to build trust and rapport; exceptional verbal and listening communication skills; excellent interviewing and counselling skills.
• Excellent case and file management skills, stress management and time management skills, ability to meet deadlines.
• Group facilitation, team building and decision-making skills; ability to problem solve and take initiative.
• Self- motivated individual with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented setting.
• Effective crisis intervention skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including database applications.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and/or weekends.
• A clear criminal reference check (CPIC) and Vulnerable Sector Clearance is a condition of employment.
• Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

Submission Date: Friday May 15, 2025

Salary: $55,000/ annum

Please submit resume with three (3) references to the:

Attention: Hiring Committee

Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre

401 North Cumberland Street

Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A 4P7

For a complete job description, please visit our website https://tbifc.ca/get-involved/job-postings/

Email: careers@tbifc.ca or Fax: (807) 344-8945

The Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre is an equal opportunity employer.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

Miigwetch to all who apply, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.