#2025-096 | Family Support Worker Manito Ikwe Kagiikwe

Date: December 1 2025
Position: Family Support Worker
Status: Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Permanent
Hours of Work*: Monday - Friday: 8:45am - 5:00pm
Department: Early Learning & Parenting
Job Posting No.: #2025-096
Reports to: Program Manager Manito Ikwe Kagiikwe (MIK)
Closing Date: December 22 2025 at 4:00pm
Union: CUPE Community
Hourly Rate: $25.631-$26.643/hr
*These hours can vary depending on operational requirements of the program
*Mount Carmel Clinic operates out of multiple locations; you may be required to work in other areas

Mount Carmel Clinic is committed to equity and inclusion and has undertaken to increase responsiveness to Indigenous people by promoting a workforce that is representative of the participants and communities we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons those with lived experience and members of equity-deserving groups. Applicants are encouraged to self-declare in their application. Preference given to Indigenous candidates.

Position Summary

Functioning as part of a coordinated service delivery team the Family Support Worker (FSW) works proactively with pregnant youth children and families associated with the Mothering Project and Anne Ross Day Nursery offering a range of support services that build on the strengths of the family and give the children an optimal opportunity for healthy growth and development. The FSW is a relationship-builder and advocate and provides service in a non-judgmental and culturally appropriate manner helping families to build new skills and achieve their goals.

Qualifications

Education
ECE II/III certification with specialization in inclusion support children with special needs or equivalent
Education/training in human ecology child development applied counselling or a Family Support Worker Certificate
Must have drivers license and reliable vehicle

Service Delivery Skills Expertise and Experience
Minimum of 2 years experience working successfully with young people/children including those with additional support needs
Experience working with families in marginalized communities and community agencies
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with families and children from diverse groups
Comprehensive knowledge of community resources for parents families and children

Critical Skills
Proven knowledge and ability in relationship-building facilitation decision-making problem-solving and conflict resolution skills

Focus on Results
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and focus work-related activities to effectively and efficiently achieve service goals and produce expected results/outcomes

Alignment with Organizational Values
Commitment to the principles that guide Mount Carmel Clinic as reflected in the history vision mission and values

Commitment to Reconciliation
Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture and traditions and the impact of colonization on the health and well-being of Indigenous individuals and families

Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Proven ability to work within an interdisciplinary team environment with respect professionalism cooperation sensitivity and cultural awareness

MCC Philosophies
Strong knowledge commitment and demonstrated ability to apply diversity equity cultural safety pro-choice social determinants of health population health harm reduction trauma-informed and community development principles in all aspects of the work

Communication
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in the use of computer systems

Assets
Understanding of childhood development models

Bona Fide Occupational Requirement
Gender is a bona fide occupational requirement: this position is open to self-identifying female applicants only

All positions are subject to Criminal Record Adult and Child Abuse Registry checks. However a previous criminal record does not automatically disqualify candidates. We are open to discussing your respective circumstances. Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine the knowledge skill and ability required for position.

Please submit your application here: link can also be found under Employment Opportunities on our website: thank all applicants; however we will only contact candidates who are selected & applied via link for the interview.