Child Care Worker

Competition #: 2025-CC-025
Location: Sioux Lookout, ON
Alternate Location: Mishkeegogamang First Nation, ON
FT/PT Status: Full Time (Regular)
Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Starting Salary: $69.040

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. 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 an Indigenous People’s language is an asset
• Professional integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality is essential
• Computer experience is an asset, but not required
• Valid driver’s license or willingness to obtain one
• Travel is a requirement
• No remote work available
• No relocation assistance available