Alternative Care Worker - Staff Model Homes

Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services; Grassy Narrows; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services is seeking an Alternative Care Worker for the Staff Model Homes in Grassy Narrows, Ontario. The role involves daily care, supervision, and support of youth in a licensed staffed home setting, reporting to the Alternative Care Resource Manager.

The position is full-time (36 hours weekly) with day/night shifts, requiring a valid G license, health and immunization checks, and strong communication. Starting salary ranges with a review in 2026; details in HR.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with one year direct related experience or equivalent combination of skills, education and experience.
• Valid Class G Driver's License.
• First Aid/CPI training is an asset.
• Vulnerable Sector Check and Driver's Abstract required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional integrity.
• Medically fit to work in a staffed home with immunization proof and health assessment.

Responsibilities

• Model and teach life skills, social behavior, emotional regulation and respectful communication.
• Work day/night shifts for Staff Model Homes.
• Supervise safety and well-being of high risk and special needs youth.
• Schedule Youth POC meetings.
• Maintain accurate documentation of Youth SMH files.
• Administer and document medications per training and licensing standards.
• Prepare monthly staff schedule and ensure shifts are covered.
• Plan weekly chores, menus, and bi-weekly shopping.
• Observe and report findings in a logbook.
• Use agency software.
• Attend training and team meetings on regulatory requirements.
• Transport children/youth to school, appointments, activities.
• Respond to the Alternative Care Resource Manager.
• Provide AOH On-Call on a rotation schedule.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Alternative Care Worker - Staff Model Homes

AOH GIRLS HOME - AOH BOYS HOME

Location: Grassy Narrows

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Alternative Care Worker - Staff Model Homes is a Full-time (36 hours weekly) position. The Alternative Care Worker - Staff Model Homes is responsible for the daily care, guidance, support and direct supervision of youth residing in a staffed model home. The Alternative Worker - Staff Model Homes ensures the needs of the child are met according to Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services philosophy, First Nation standards, and provincial regulations and standards. The Alternative Worker - Staff Model Homes reports to the Alternative Care Resource Manager.

RESPONSIBILITY

• Model and teach life skills, appropriate social behavior, emotional regulation, problem solving, and respectful communication.
• Be able to workday/night shifts for the Staff Modeled homes.
• Responsible for the direct supervision, safety and well-being of high risk and special needs children.
• Schedule and plan Youth POC meeting.
• Ensure all staff maintain accurate and timely documentation of Youth SMH file.
• Ensure all staff administer and document medications in compliance with training and licensing standards.
• Complete monthly staff schedule, ensure shifts are covered.
• Responsible for weekly chore list, menu planning, assign bi-weekly shopper and meal preparation as required.
• Responsible for observing and report findings to be detailed in a logbook.
• Computer knowledge of Agency software.
• Attend training and team meetings to stay current on all regulatory requirements.
• Transport children/youth to school, appointments, and activities when needed.
• Respond directly to the Alternative Care Resource Manager.
• Provide AOH On-Call on a rotation schedule

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma with one year direct related experience. However, a combination of
• skills, education and experience may be considered.
• Possess a valid Class "G" Driver's License.
• Current First Aid/CPI training would be an asset.
• Provide a Vulnerable Sector Check and Driver's Abstract prior to employment.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Be able to maintain confidentiality and professional integrity.
• Must be medically fit to work in a staffed home setting with proof of immunization & complete health assessment.

Hours of work: 72/Bi-weekly

Starting Salary: $58,258 - $71,449 (currently under review for 2026)

Miigwetch to all who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

All interviewees must provide a current Criminal Record Check and Driver's Abstract, and three references complete with email addresses at time of interview

Human Resources c/o Unit 209 - 308 Second St. S., Kenora, ON, P9N 1G4

Fax: [phone] or by E-mail: [e-mail]

CLOSING DATE: April 24, 2026