Support Worker

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  • CompanyNimkee Nupigawagan Healing Centre
  • Job TypeHuman/Social Services
  • Required Experience5 years
  • Job TypePermanent Employment
  • Education / Credentials• Post-Secondary education in Child and Youth Work, Social Services, Psychology, Indigenous Studies, or a related field.
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterNot Required
  • Application Deadline07/18/2025

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Job Description

Position:  Support Worker

Hours of Work:  Shift work

Pay: $22-$25/hr

Summary: The Support Worker provides culturally safe, trauma-informed support to Indigenous children and youth in care who may exhibit behavioural, emotional, or developmental challenges. Working within a holistic, community-centered framework, the worker promotes emotional regulation, healing, and respectful relationships through strength-based and culturally rooted practices.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build trusting, respectful relationships with children and youth in care through consistency, compassion, and cultural awareness.
  • Support youth in developing coping skills, emotional regulation strategies, and prosocial behaviours.
  • Implement individualized behaviour support plans in collaboration with caregivers, social workers, clinicians, and Elders.
  • Provide crisis de-escalation and stabilization in accordance with agency protocols and trauma-informed practices.
  • Collaborate with families, foster homes, group homes, and other community partners to support holistic well-being.
  • Participate in regular team meetings, case planning, and cultural teachings.
  • Maintain daily logs, behaviour tracking, incident reports, and other required documentation.
  • Attend ongoing professional development and Indigenous cultural training.
  • Advocate for the needs and voices of Indigenous youth within all systems of care.
  • Ensure the safety and dignity of all children and youth under supervision.

Experience and Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Abstainer with at least three years continuous sobriety is a requirement by organizational policy.
  • Post-Secondary education in Child and Youth Work, Social Services, Psychology, Indigenous Studies, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience working with children or youth, preferably in Indigenous, residential, or behavioural settings.
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed care, positive behaviour supports, and youth development
  • Lived experience as an Indigenous person
  • Familiarity with Indigenous cultures, languages, traditions, and the intergenerational impacts of colonialism and residential schools
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Above average problem-solving skills
  • Must be able to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
  • Ability to respond calmly in crisis and use de-escalation techniques effectively
  • Clear vulnerable sector police check and valid driver’s license.
  • Must possess a high level of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and the ability to respond calmly and respectfully under pressure
  • Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a consistent, grounded presence in high-stress or emotionally charged environments

Upon Hiring

  • Crisis Prevention and Intervention CPI or similar (UMAB)
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Training (ASIST)
  • Fire Extinguisher Handling Training
  • Infection Control Training
  • CPR and First Aid Certification
  • WHMIS Training
  • Safe Food Handling Training

Other (Including physical and mental requirements):

  • Must be able to work flexible hours, shift work is required
  • Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License, a clear driving transcript and reliable transportation
  • Must be able to lift 20 lbs
  • Must be able to stand for at least 3 hours
  • Maintain high level of energySpeak clearly and hear
  • Be able to endure the weather

Preferred Assets:

  • Indigenous ancestry and/or lived experience in an Indigenous community.
  • Experience with traditional healing practices, ceremonies, and teachings.
  • Knowledge of local Indigenous Nations and community supports.

How to Apply

Please send a resume and cover letter to:[email protected]