Aboriginal Community Worker jobs
Adult Support Worker
Easily applyUrgently hiringSouth Island Wellness SocietyVictoria, BC V8W 1M2- $26–$29 an hour
- Full-time +2
- Paid sick leave
- Contribute to a positive difference in the community.
- Build trust easily with clients, co-workers, and other professionals.
- Attend bi-weekly staff meetings.
- DZE L K'ANT FRIENDSHIP CENTRE SOCIETYHouston, BC
- $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Paid time off
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Connect families with community resources and services when appropriate.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with families, educators, and community partners.
Rural Outreach Worker
Easily applyBlood Ties Four Directions CentreWhitehorse, YT- From $36.27 an hour
- Full-time
- Paid time off
- Extended health care
- Coordinate with community partners and service providers.
- Experience working with Indigenous people and communities.
- Position Overview: Rural Outreach Worker*.
Métis Infant Development Program Worker
Easily applyNewIsland Metis Family & Community Services SocietyVictoria, BC V9B 6X2- $30.75–$35.29 an hour
- Full-time +1
- Monday to Friday
- Dental care
- Company pension
- Municipal pension plan
- Extended health care
- Island Métis Family & Community Services Society provides a variety of support programs to Métis children and families living in the greater Victoria area.
Community Support Worker - 100 Mile post
Easily applyNEXUS Community Support Society100 Mile House, BC- From $27.53 an hour
- Part-time
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Casual dress
- CSWs identify the assets and gifts of individuals with disabilities and then apply this knowledge to promote and foster meaningful, reciprocal relationships of…
Family Support Relative
Easily applyNewFort McMurray First Nation Group of CompaniesFort McMurray, AB- Full-time
- Weekends as needed +2
- Vision care
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Work alongside Children’s Services case workers on active or transition files involving community members, providing a holistic, family-centered perspective…
Band Representative
Easily applyMagnetawan First NationBritt, ON- $38–$44 an hour
- Full-time
- 35 hours per week
- Weekends as needed
- Identify community/family support for child placement options.
- Maintain good working relationships with other Band Representatives from other First Nation…
Mental Health & Addictions Worker (NNADAP)
Easily applyUrgently hiring?Esdilagh First NationQuesnel, BC V2J 1Y6- $35–$40 an hour
- Part-time +1
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Assist community members in navigating healthcare and community support systems.
- Participate in community events promoting wellness and healthy living.
Child & Family Prevention Worker
Easily applyUrgently hiring?Esdilagh First NationQuesnel, BC V2J 1Y6- $40–$45 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with First Nations communities is highly preferred.
- Assist with community events, outreach initiatives, and family wellness activities.
- Sipekne’katikIndian Brook, NS
- $90,000–$105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Disability insurance
- Designated paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Registration or eligibility for registration as a social worker is considered a strong asset.
- Sipekne’katik deeply values the diverse perspectives and…
Indigenous Housing Support Program Coordinator
Easily applyDze L K’ant Friendship Centre SocietySmithers, BC- $28–$32 an hour
- Part-time
- Monday to Friday
- Extended health care
- Build and maintain relationships with community partners.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.
- Hours: 15 hours per week.
Traditional Practitioner
Easily applyE-nangaabe-jig Health ServicesSarnia, ON- $35.90–$43.19 an hour
- Full-time +1
- Paid time off
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Please describe your lived, cultural, community, or professional experience with Indigenous peoples and communities.
- About E-nangaabe-jig Health Services *.
- Okanagan CollegeSalmon Arm, BC
- $35.07–$40.07 an hour
- Part-time
- Refers students to community resources as needed.
- Develops and maintains ongoing community connections and partnerships.
- Desired Start Date: August 3, 2026.
LIVE IN HOUSEPARENT
Easily applyUrgently hiringChildrens Corner RespiteVancouver, BC V5Y 1Z6- Up to $2,764 a month
- Full-time
- Paid time off
- Dental care
- Extended health care
Often responds in 1 day- Organizing recreational activities, playtime, and community outings.
- For over 30 years, our agency has proudly operated Children’s Corner, a respite program…
LIVE IN HOUSEPARENT
Easily applyUrgently hiringChildrens Corner RespiteVancouver, BC V5Y 1Z6- Up to $2,764 a month
- Full-time
- Paid time off
- Dental care
- Extended health care
Often responds in 1 day- Organizing recreational activities, playtime, and community outings.
- For over 30 years, our agency has proudly operated Children’s Corner, a respite program…
- United Way WinnipegWinnipeg, MB R3B 1C7
- $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Paid time off
- Dental care
- Ensure Indigenous community perspectives inform planning and decision-making.
- United Way Winnipeg is a century-old movement for community change.
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Adult Support Worker - job post
Job details
Pay
- $26–$29 an hour
Job type
- Fixed term contract
- Contract
- Full-time
Location
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
- Paid sick leave
Full job description
South Island Wellness Society (SIWS) is seeking a professional and organized Support Worker to provide direct support to Indigenous adults (22+). This position is a 3-month contract that may be extended. Our Support Worker plays a vital role in connecting people with essential resources and programs, fostering emotional support, and promoting cultural enrichment. By connecting individuals to treatment programs, parenting classes, food access/resources, and mental health support, Support Workers contribute to the holistic well-being of the community. This role is critical in helping individuals to build sustainable independence and navigate colonial systems.
Why Join Us?
· Contribute to a positive difference in the community
· Competitive wages
· Additional paid Stat and civic holidays
· 35-hour work week
· Comprehensive benefits program
· Paid sick days
· Ongoing professional development
· Participate in cultural activities
· Small team dynamic
· Prime office location in heritage building of downtown Victoria
Duties
· Practice and utilise decolonial approaches that support and uplift individuals
· Support Indigenous adults in creating and achieving goals to better their life circumstances
· Provide 1:1 emotional support and guidance, as well as connect clients to mental health resources such as counselling, Elders, and workshops
· Support clients in filling out referrals and applications for housing, education, employment, parenting programs, treatment, etc.
· Support with resource finding, accessing food, emotional regulation, and connecting to culture
· Act as an advocate for clients dealing with MCFD (Ministry of Child and Family Development) involvement
· Set and maintain professional boundaries by exercising a high level of confidentiality and using appropriate discretion
· Patience to support and encourage individuals in shifting/growing through difficult times
· The ability to communicate in written and verbal form
· Utilize conflict resolution and de-escalation skills
· Build trust easily with clients, co-workers, and other professionals
· Provide transportation for clients to appointments, professional meetings, and workshops
· Travel to the 9 local nations to meet with clients and provide outreach support
· Develop relationships with other Indigenous and non-Indigenous service providers
· Keep and regularly update individual files, including contact notes per agency best practices
· Attend bi-weekly staff meetings
· Complete monthly stats
Qualifications
· Degree or Diploma in Social Services, or related discipline and 2- 4 years’ experience in delivery of Social Services associated with Child and Family Services. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
· Must be familiar with local Indigenous history, customs, and protocols
· Must have 2+ years’ experience and knowledge working with First Nations and Indigenous communities
· Prior experience in frontline support required
· Ability to work with vulnerable persons in a positive, trauma-informed manner which creates a sense of safety, trust, and respect
· Familiar with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
· Must maintain confidentiality
· Great verbal and written communication
· Self-starter, able to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a team-oriented attitude
· Effective problem-solving and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
· Acceptable criminal record check required
· Valid BC Driver’s License with acceptable driver’s abstract and access to reliable transportation is required
Wage: $26-29/hr
Hours: 35/week; full-time/contract
How to Apply
Resumes will be accepted until midnight on July 21st, 2026. Must include 2 references.
You can apply by emailing your resume to careers@siws.ca or by dropping it off in person at our downtown office at #200 – 569 Johnson St.
Preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous ancestry, as per Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code. Please self-identify.
Pay: $26.00-$29.00 per hour
Work Location: In person