At a Glance
- Tasks: Support kids in a group home, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Company: A caring organization dedicated to helping children thrive.
- Benefits: On-the-job training, community impact, and personal growth opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and develop essential skills for your future.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with kids or community life is a plus, but not required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 $ per year.
Provide residential support for boys and girls needing care and structured living in a group home setting. This position requires travel and onsite work.
As a Residential Counsellor, you will support clients experiencing difficulties with life at home.
You will help protect children, promote their best interests, and contribute to their safety, health, and well-being.
The position reports to the Direct Services Supervisor and provides on-the-job training for new skills.
Experience in social services or child welfare is an asset, not a requirement.
Key Responsibilities
- Support clients experiencing difficulties with life at home
- Provide care within a residential group home setting
- Promote the best interests of each child
- Provide for children's protection and safety
- Support children's health and well-being
Requirements
- Experience raising a family or working with children
- Community life experience in small remote communities
- Basic verbal and written communication skills
- Computer experience is an asset, not required
- Ability to speak Oji-cree or Ojibway is an asset
Use your care, communication, and community experience to support children and youth in structured residential living.
Group Home Residential Support Counsellor in Alton employer: Tikinagan Child & Family Services
Tikinagan is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Child Care Workers. With a strong emphasis on community engagement and cultural understanding, employees benefit from ongoing training opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in remote Indigenous communities. The collaborative work culture encourages personal growth and values the unique perspectives of all team members, making it a rewarding place to build a career.
Contact Details:
Tikinagan Child & Family Services Recruitment Team
