Indigenous Team Family Support Worker – 12 Month Contract

Job Detail

• Job ID 32804

Job Description

We WELCOME people who identify as:

• Indigenous
• Black
• Racialized
• 2SLGBTQ+
• Bilingual-French Speaking

To join our team.

At the Sarnia-Lambton Children’s Aid Society, we recognize that:

• There is an over representation of Indigenous, Black and 2SLGBTQ+ families in the child welfare system
• Systemic racism and colonization have shaped how we provide service and have harmed and continue to harm those we serve
• Children, youth and families should have the right to receive service in the language they understand best
• We need to change the way our system works with children, families and communities
• To change how we work, we need to change who we are and how we make decisions

This is where you come in.
If you are . . .

• Committed to standing up for people’s rights, being anti-racist, being anti-transphobic, and celebrating all the different parts that make someone who they are;
• Prepared to advocate boldly for the changes that are needed in the child welfare system; and
• Willing to actively participate in change . . . then we invite you to come join us.

Then we invite you to come join us!

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact us at:

Closing Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 by 5:00pm

We welcome applications from racialized groups, First Nation Inuit or Métis persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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.

Duties will include but 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 Considered:

• Indigenous Social Work Diploma or Degree, 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);

We welcome applications from racialized groups, First Nation Inuit or Métis persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual
orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Required skills