What you’ll do in the role
- Provide care on a full time, part time (respite) or emergency basis to our children and youth
- Providing care for an undetermined amount of time, as some placements are only a couple of days / weeks long, while others can be several years, placements are circumstantial to each child and familial needs.
- Be able to meet the needs of our children and youth including nutrition, education, medical care, a loving and nurturing home environment free of hazards and harm.
- Be able to provide love, nurture, support, and stability for children for the time they are placed in your care
- Provide care through either a Customary Care Agreement, through Kinship Care Services or as a Foster Parent
Just a few reasons to join Kunuwanimano Child and Family Services as an Alternative Caregiver
Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our children and youthHelp to grow and shape the lives of the next generation in terms of fostering resilience and reconciliation.Opportunity to show love and care to children and work with a dynamic and strong team of workers for the best interest of the children and youthTraining opportunities for your successOpportunity to have a positive impact on our children, families, and communities.What you bring to the table
Education or experience in child and youth, psychology, sociology, behaviour, indigenous studies, or social work would be an assetA willingness to learn how to meet the physical, biological, emotional and psychological needs of children and youthA passion for wanting to be a helper and make a difference in the lives of those in needAbility to work with Kunuwanimano’s dynamic teamAbility to be flexible in schedule to ensure a child and youths needs are being met, and a commitment to thisHaving a desire to love, accept and parent any child or youth, with optimism, tolerance, patience and consistencyA willingness to work collaboratively with our First Nations for the best interest of children and youthAn understanding of the importance of cultural practices and a willingness and commitment to ensuring children and youth get to exercise their traditionsMust be willing to complete all the required documentation needed by the ministry and the agencyMeegwetch to all applicants.