At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families in the community and ensure their safety during your rotation.
- Company: Join Tikinagan, dedicated to raising children together with a strong community focus.
- Benefits: Starting salary of $69,040, training opportunities, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Travel required; must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and a commitment to inclusivity.
- Why this job: Be part of a meaningful mission that supports Indigenous communities and families.
- Qualifications: Experience in social work or related fields preferred; fluency in local dialects is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 38070 - 46530 $ per year.
Starting Salary $69,040. The Community Helper will be on a 7-day or 14-day rotation staying in the community to carry family service files and be on duty throughout their rotation as After Hours. The work of our staff is guided by our Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model – everyone working together to raise our children. The Community Helper, under the direction of the DIRECT SERVICE SUPERVISOR, will primarily be working with families to ensure safety within the community.
Qualifications:
- Maintain a professional relationship with the community, community resources, and the community-based Tikinagan unity and ensure adherence to the Staff Conduct on duty, as per the Finance & Personnel Policy.
- Ensure there is no Conflict of Interest.
- Persons of First Nations Ancestry will be given preference (OHRC, PART II, Special Employment).
- Experience and understanding of First Nations’ cultural issues, and of the geographic realities and social conditions with northern remote Indigenous communities.
- Commitment to Tikinagan’s Vision, Goals and Principles.
- Post-secondary education or previous experience in social work, or related field, preferred.
- Fluency in Ojibway, Oji-Cree, or other dialect of our catchment area preferred.
- Must be willing and able to travel as required, including via small aircraft, vehicle and on ice roads.
- Possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License.
- Must be willing to participate in any/all required training needs.
- Computer training and experience is an asset.
- Must have provided a Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check, acceptable to Tikinagan.
- Must be fully supportive and understanding of all members and clients of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
- Must have Child Welfare Professional Training (CWPT) as offered and facilitated by Tikinagan.
- Ability to maintain positive professional boundaries without imposing personal judgments and expectations on families and clients.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision individually as well as part of a team.
- Effective time management skills and ability to meet strict guidelines.
- Willing to learn, become knowledgeable of, and stay up to date on case management processes and procedures.
- High level of honesty, strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive or private information with tact, discretion and strict confidentiality, in accordance with Part X of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act.
- Ability to make decisions in complex situations that could have significant outcomes on client life or health.
Community Helper in Red Lake 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
