Family Support Specialist - Thunder Bay, Canada - Wakenagun Youth Healing Lodge

Wakenagun Youth Healing Lodge
Wakenagun Youth Healing Lodge
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Thunder Bay, Canada

3 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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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 uptodate 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 Ojicree) 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
  • Onsite 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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