2026-068 Child and Youth Well-Being Manager

ATIKAMEKSHENG ANISHNAWBEK
Atikameksheng Anishnawbek will thrive together as a strong and proud Nation by honouring our gifts of Anishinabemowin and the Life of the Land.
Competition Number: 2026-068
Position: Child and Youth Well-Being Manager
Department: Family Preservation
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary: $36- $48/HR – 35 Hours per Week
Location: Naughton, ON
Closing Date: October 30, 2026, at 4:00pm
**AT THIS TIME, WE WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM CURRENT INTERNAL EMPLOYEES AND BAND MEMBERS**
POSITION SCOPE:
The Child and Family Well-Being Manager is responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for child, youth, and family well-being services within Atikameksheng Anishnawbek. The position ensures the delivery of culturally grounded, trauma-informed, and family-centered services that support prevention, early intervention, family preservation, family advocacy, and child welfare initiatives. The Manager promotes positive outcomes for children, youth, and families while ensuring services align with organizational priorities, applicable legislation, and community values.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Human Services, Indigenous Studies, or a related discipline.
Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in child and family services, social services, child welfare, or a related field.
Minimum three (3) years of supervisory or management experience.
Experience working with First Nations communities and Indigenous service delivery models.
Experience in program development, service coordination, funding accountability, and reporting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee the coordinated delivery of prevention, early intervention, family preservation, and child and youth well-being services.
Ensure children, youth, families, and caregivers receive timely assessments, service planning, referrals, practical supports, and follow-up services.
Provide oversight of family support and child welfare files, including case documentation, safety planning, service plans, and progress reviews.
Oversee Family Advocacy and Band Representation services.
Work in cooperation with all levels of government and service providers to ensure effective and coordinated service delivery.
We offer attractive benefits, opportunities for advancement and an engaging work environment. We offer a RRSP with a matched contribution at a rate 5%, EFAP program, and health and insurance coverage and benefits.
Please refer to our website: https://atikamekshenganishnawbek.ca/ for posting details.
A detailed job description is available upon request.
Please quote the Competition No. in your cover letter and resume, and submit by email to employment@wlfn.com, or by mail to:
Human Resources,
25 Reserve Rd,
Naughton, ON
P0M 2M0
Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No