Family Engagement and Attendance Specialist (4 Positions)

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Nakiiwin Azheyaaksin
Employment Opportunity
Family Engagement and Attendance Specialist (4)

Wiikwemkoong Child and Family Services is seeking 4 qualified individuals to fill the positions of Family Engagement and
Attendance Specialists. Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory (WUT) Child and Family Services oversees and advocates for
child and family matters by following the principals and ethics of Wiikwemkoong’s Gchi Naaknigewin, Wiikwemkoong’s
Children’s Bill of Rights and Wiikwemkoong Community Standards. This will ensure the services are culturally
appropriate to support the community’s children and families in alignment with Anishnaabe values and practices. The
Family Engagement and Attendance Specialist will report directly to their immediate Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Providing direct services to families from the Community, involved in prevention services and at risk of and
involved in child welfare services.
• Build trusting relationships with families to understand unique challenges impacting school attendance.
• Conduct home visits, phone calls, and in-person meetings to provide guidance and resources.
• Empower families through education attendance policies, academic expectations, and available community
supports.
• Complete comprehensive assessments to identify academic, social, and environmental factors contributing to
absenteeism.
• Develop individualized attendance improvement plans in collaboration with families and school staff.
• Set measurable goals and timelines for progress, ensuring plans are culturally responsive and family centered.
• Serve as a liaison between families and schools to promote open communication and problem-solving.
• Coordinate with teachers, counsellors, and administrators to align interventions with academic objectives.
• Build positive relationships with community agencies and service providers.
• Provide services in a manner that respects Anishinaabe culture, traditions, and values.
• Comply with Community protocols and practices when engaging with families.
• Participate in ongoing cultural learning, training, and professional development.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of primary and secondary wellness programs, collecting data from
programs being completed and obtaining feedback to continually improve and adapt initiatives to better serve
the community.

REQUIREMENTS
• A Social Work degree or a related degree in social services field is preferred.
• 2 years’ work-related experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory’s programs and services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to advocate for children and family’s needs.
• Excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with various office systems and proficient computer skills.
• Ability to understand and speak Anishnaabemowin is a definite asset.

Salary: $83,851 Grade 8, Step 1
Posting: September 16, 2026
Location: In-Office Wiikwemkoong
Closing Date: Open Until filled
Interested applicants are asked to submit a letter of application, current resume, copies of applicable diplomas or
certificates and contact information from three work-related references including current Supervisor.
Confidential: Family Engagement and Attendance Specialist – Child and Family Services
Box 112 19A Complex Drive
Wiikwemkoong Unceded Indian Reserve
Wiikwemkoong ON P0P 2J0
hr@wiikwemkoong.ca
Please submit copies as there is no return of submissions. Incomplete application will not be accepted. Only those selected
for interview will be contacted.