Support Workers - Southeast First Nations Communities

JOB TITLE SUPPORT WORKERS Berens River, Bloodvein, Brokenhead, Hollow Water, Little Grand Rapids, Pauingassi, Poplar River

COMPETITION # 2023-87

NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 42201

POSITION TYPE CASUAL

OVERVIEW : Reporting to the North Regional Care Program Supervisor, the Support Workers will provide support services for children in a specialized foster home setting.

The Support Workers will work alongside the House Parent / Foster Parent to provide a nurturing home environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Support the Foster Parent in providing day-to-day caring for the child(ren); this includes ensuring physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional needs are met.
• Provide a nurturing and structured environment with positive attachment caregiving.
• Be a healthy role model and source of guidance for the development of child daily life and social skills.
• Support the operation of the home through providing light housekeeping, shopping, or other relevant tasks as requested by the Foster Parent.
• Facilitate family and community connection by working alongside family and community in meeting case planning objectives and maintaining regularly scheduled visits.
• Work as an effective and cooperative team member.
• Maintain clear and concise file recordings for each shift and provide incident reports.
• Attend requisite training provided by Shawenim Abinoojii Inc.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Previous experience working with children and youth.
• Possesses a strong knowledge of the Anishinaabe culture and issues affecting our children, families, and communities.
• Ability to speak Ojibwe is an asset.
• Strong organizational, documentation and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Knowledge of basic parenting strategies and child development.
• Willing to travel to the Southeast First Nation communities.
• Must have current satisfactory criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Check and PCC as conditions of employment.
• Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license and a reliable vehicle with the ability to provide a clear drivers abstract.
• Successful applicant(s) will also be required to provide proof of at least the first two COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date.

AIR TRANSPORATION TO AND FROM OUR COMMUNITIES IS AVAILABLE AND WILL BE COVERED BY SAI.

PLEASE INDICATE WHICH SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.