POSITION:      Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) Justice Support Worker

DEPARTMENT:    Social Development 

COMPETITION #:   2025-041 

LOCATION:        Timmins 

TERM:        Full-Time 

CLOSING DATE:      September 22, 2025 at 4:00pm EST

POSITION SUMMARY 

Under the direct supervision of the Restorative Justice Coordinator, the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) Justice Support worker will provide comprehensive services to Indigenous people who may be affected by FASD and with a confirmed FASD diagnosis who become involved with the criminal justice system. The FASD Justice Support Worker will support Indigenous people involved with the criminal justice system who are suspected of having FASD with accessing FASD assessments and diagnoses. Due to the complex needs of FASD affected individuals, FASD Justice Support Worker provide intensive, wrap-around services to support their clients in navigating and understanding the criminal justice system, and in particular, the fly-in court system process. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Post Secondary Diploma or Degree in either Social Work, Mental Health, or a combination of work experience and education in a relevant field 
• Experience working with vulnerable or at-risk populations including special needs
• Experience and knowledge of Aboriginal issues and the current legal system 
• Knowledge of the Mushkegowuk traditional history and lifestyles 
• Excellent oral communications skills, presentation and listening skills 
• Must possess a genuine interest in seeing the youth develop and succeed 
• Excellent writing and reporting skills 
• Knowledge and proficiency in computers (eg: Microsoft Office applications and Internet) 
• Must possess a high level of professionalism and discretion 
• Must have excellent organizational and time management skills 
• Ability to work under minimal supervision 
• Ability to communicate in the Cree language will be considered an asset 
• Must have team building skills, analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills 
• Must have Class “G” Ontario Driver’s License 

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM 

Mushkegowuk Council offers a competitive compensation package, as well as a cohesive work environment and opportunities for development. 

✓ Health and Dental Benefits 

✓ Employee and Family Assistance Program 

✓ Matched Pension Contributions 

✓ Generous Vacation and Leave Entitlements 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position and operation (the Council will however adhere to its duty to accommodate those who are unable to be fully vaccinated for a reason related to a human right protected ground). 

HOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM 

SUBMIT RESUME AND THREE (3) RECENT WORK REFERENCES with their phone numbers and email addresses, quoting Competition #2025-041 by no later than 4:00 PM on September 22, 2025 to: 

Human Resources Department 

MUSHKEGOWUK COUNCIL 

PO Box 370 

Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0 

Resumes can be emailed to: jobs@mushkegowuk.ca or faxed to 705-268-3282 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. If you have any accessibility or special requirements, please let us know and we will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable legislation.