Prevention Worker

Job Summary: 

Reporting to the Band Representative Manager, the Prevention Worker will provide prevention and early intervention services, using least intrusive measures to enhance child, youth and family well-being and to keep families together.

Qualifications & Skills: 

• Degree or Diploma in Social Work, or related field


• Minimum of 2 years of related experience working with children and families in child welfare


• Strong leadership skills including coaching and mentoring


• Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act, Child Wellbeing Law, Child Protection Standards, Ministry of Children and Youth Services Regulations, Guidelines and Policy Directives


• Teamwork; able to collaborate effectively with others, communicate openly, foster strong working relationships, and contribute to group efforts


• Communication skills; able to effectively convey information and ideas to others, both verbally and in writing


• Self-motivated; able to work both independently and as part of a team


• Adaptable; able to adjust to changing circumstances, new tasks, and unexpected challenges


• Time management; able to prioritize tasks, manage workload efficiently, and meet deadlines


• Professionalism; able to demonstrate integrity, ethics, and respect for others in all interactions and behaviors


• Knowledge of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg vision and mission, structure, and programs


• Knowledge of computer equipment with related software such as Windows, Work, and Outlook

Summary of Duties & Responsibilities:

The Prevention Worker shall:

• Support children and families from an early help and intervention lens


• Collaborate with services that are individualized, strength-based, child-centered, family focused, community based and culturally supportive


• Provide, plan, and deliver early help services to families, children, and youth that is responsive to their needs and help achieve family outcomes that will minimize the potential for child welfare intervention/investigation


• Plan and organize social and recreational activities, plan education and wellness programs for children, families, elders based on the cultural needs of the community


• Provide clients with land-based social, recreation, and educational programming and will create awareness through a culturally supportive and wholistic approach

Other Conditions of Employment:

• Provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check


• Valid class G Driver’s licence


• Reliable source of transportation

Closing date: Tuesday October 6 2026 at 12:00pm (Noon)