Family Wellbeing Worker

Position Summary:

Wasauksing First Nation is accepting applications for a Family Wellbeing Worker. The Family Wellbeing Worker is a full-time position reporting directly to the Supervisor / Manager of the Child Wellbeing Team. The program will provide culturally responsive prevention support and services to families via the facilitation of participant-based activities, workshops, presentations and programming. The position will provide and promote a wide range of supports and activities to foster overall family and community well-being.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Implement programming such as preparation for parenting, preconception component, prenatal care and postnatal care.


• Assess the need for support of children and families.


• Coordinates client referrals to other community resources, such as elders, when appropriate.


• Guides community services for children and their families, such as healthy babies, family wellbeing and prevention.


• Operates in accordance with and ensures compliance to the Wasauksing First Nation Administrative, Finance and program policies and procedures as may be updated and amended from time to time.


• Adheres to the Wasauksing First Nation Health and Safety regulations.


• Adheres to strict guidelines and understands the nature of confidentiality.


• Participates as a member of the Child Wellbeing multi-disciplinary team alongside Band Advocates, Band Representatives, Prevention Services, Community Caregivers and other Wasauksing First Nation departments as applicable.


• Promotes and facilitates family-oriented activities and programs in a culturally relevant, safe and supportive manner.


• Ability to prioritize and maintain confidential files and case notes as applicable


• Advocates when necessary, on behalf of Wasauksing First Nation children, youth and families to internal and external collateral support services as needed to best support identified needs.


• Designs, develops and prepares proposals for funding programs and services to enhance existing or new program ideas and visions.


• Coordinates referrals to various internal and external support services as needed, examples may include educational, mental health or other related areas.


• Liaise with other First Nations, program agencies and related organizations/institutions to network effectively to benefit the Wasauksing First Nation community.


• Attend appropriate workshops, seminars and training opportunities as required or assigned to remain current on topics related to the position.


• Self-motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills


• The ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team


• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager


• Adhere to all policies and procedures of Wasauksing First Nation and any other relevant policies and procedures from external agencies and partners.

Education & Experience:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (grade 12) or equivalent, an asset;


• Community College Diploma in social services or related field, an asset.


• 4 years’ experience in providing First Nation or other Anishinabe services, an asset.


• Ability to speak, read and understand Anishnaabemowin (Ojibway Language) is an asset


• Previous experience working with First Nation children , youth and families would be considered an asset


• Knowledge of First Nation customs , culture and belief systems would be considered an asset.
  
  

Other Requirements:

• Must have a proficient level of communication skills, verbal and written.


• Must possess excellent organizational and time-management skills.


• Excellent computer skills an asset.


• Be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Child, Youth, and Family Service Act, the Child’s Rights, and the Indian Act.


• General knowledge of community, customs and traditions.


• Must possess a current and valid Driver’s License and dependable vehicle.


• Provide a current CPIC

Training will be provided to the selected candidate. 

Applications must be received no later than Friday, January 23, 2026 @ 4:00 pm