Child & Family Intervention

Department: CYMS
Location(s): Moosonee, Moose Factory, Cochrane, Kapuskasing, Timmins, or other designated service sites
Reports To: Supervisor – Clinical Services
Job Class: Team Member
Salary Structure: CBG02 – Collectively Bargained Grid 02

Unionized: Yes
TEER Level: 3
NOC Code: 41300

Purpose of the Role
The Child & Family Intervention Worker is responsible for providing early and targeted support to children, youth, and families experiencing behavioural, emotional, social, or relational challenges. This role helps prevent child protection involvement and builds family strengths through culturally safe, community-based intervention services.

Grounded in Omushkego values and aligned with the principles of Bill C-92, this role supports holistic healing in collaboration with clinical teams, schools, protection staff, and First Nations. The intervention worker responds flexibly to family needs, delivering both short- and medium-term support to promote safety, well-being, and family functioning.

Core Responsibilities

1. Relational and Community Engagement

• Build strong, trust-based relationships with families, children, and community helpers
• Act as a bridge between families and services to reduce barriers and foster holistic wellness
• Work collaboratively with First Nations representatives and culturally based programs to support community-driven goals

2. Program-Specific Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home and community-based interventions focused on parenting support, behaviour management, emotional regulation, and family routines
• Support referrals from protection, prevention, or clinical teams, and coordinate culturally appropriate service planning
• Provide direct support to children in schools, homes, and other environments where additional guidance or regulation is needed
• Maintain up-to-date documentation in CPIN and agency databases, including intervention notes, progress reports, and family goals

3. Legal and Ethical Practice

• Respect family confidentiality and support informed consent throughout all service delivery
• Identify protection concerns and report in accordance with CYFSA where applicable
• Practice from a non-judgmental, anti-racist, and culturally humble framework in all settings

4. Team and Agency Participation

• Work alongside prevention, protection, and clinical staff in interdisciplinary case planning
• Attend team meetings, reflective supervision, and seasonal planning gatherings
• Participate in community-based workshops, family strengthening programs, and culturally guided learning

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or degree in Child and Youth Work, Social Work, Indigenous Studies, or a related field; or equivalent lived/professional experience
• Experience supporting children and families through trauma, emotional dysregulation, and family breakdown
• Knowledge of First Nations approaches to wellness, family structure, and intergenerational support
• Strong ability to engage with children and caregivers in diverse environments, including homes, schools, and public spaces
• Strong communication, coordination, and crisis de-escalation skills
  Equivalency will be considered. Lived experience and knowledge of Treaty 9 communities are strong assets.

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License
• Access to a reliable vehicle and ability to travel frequently within the region
• Compliance with all Agency policies, Collective Agreement, and legal requirements

Our Hiring Commitments
Payukotayno is committed to Indigenous-led services, Nation-based healing, and culturally safe workplaces. We encourage applications from First Nations individuals, especially those from Treaty 9 communities and affiliated Nations. We honour both formal qualifications and cultural/lived knowledge as valid experience.

We are committed to employment equity and welcome applications from all qualified persons, including those identifying as Two-Spirit, non-binary, LGBTQ+, francophone, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups.

Accommodations are available throughout the application process.

AODA Statement (for postings only)
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Payukotayno will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request.