Tikinagan Child & Family Services Looking for Child Care Worker at Geraldton, ON Full Time

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FT/PT Status: Full Time (Regular)

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Position Overview:
Child Care Workers oversee services to children who are in the care of Tikinagan. The work of Child Care Workers is guided by our Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model – everyone working together to raise our children.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
Develop a trusting relationship with children in care through regular visits and contact.

Assess their needs and develop a plan of care for each child in care, working with the child, foster parents, local service providers, Chief and Council and others as appropriate.

Arrange or provide services to meet the needs of children in care.

Keep the Supervisor informed of key issues and serious occurrences.

Complete case notes on all case activities, and maintain up to date documentation for children care files.

Qualifications Desired:
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Persons of First Nations Ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, Part II, Special Employment). We invite all applicants to Self-Identify if Indigenous, Metis or Inuit.

Interest in working with children and youth. Experience with raising a family, working with children, or being a part of community life in small remote communities.

Interest in learning new skills. On the job training will be provided. Education/experience in social services or child welfare is an asset, but not required

Knowledge of and lived experience with the Aboriginal culture, including land-based activities, spiritual understanding, importance of Elders, etc

Basic verbal and written communication skills and personal time management

Ability to speak Ojicree or Ojibway is a very strong asset, but not required

Professional integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality is essential

Computer experience is an asset, but not required

Valid driver’s license and ability to travel

Successful applicant will be required to provide verification of both Covid-19 vaccinations

Salary Range: $56,337 – $67,328

All successful applicants will require an application for, or a current, Criminal Record Check(CRC). A Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) for those positions working with children will also be required. As such, it is recommended that applicants apply for a CRC & VSC as soon as possible.

***ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED***

Tikinagan Child and Family Services is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, Tikinagan Child and Family Services will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.

Tikinagan Child and Family Services strives to ensure that its employment practices are free from direct and indirect discrimination and is committed to upholding the human rights of those participating in the hiring process. In pursuit of this commitment, Tikinagan Child and Family Services will not condone or tolerate any acts of discrimination or harassment under any of the grounds protected under human rights legislation. This commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout the course of employment.