Group Home Residential Counselor - Youth Support & Safety

Tikinagan Child & Family Services; Canada; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Tikinagan Child & Family Services is seeking a Residential Counsellor for a group home supporting boys and girls in need of care and structured living. You will provide ongoing support, ensure safety and health, and promote the child’s best interests.

Reporting to the Direct Services Supervisor, you will work in a non-remote, travel‑required role. Qualifications include a strong interest in working with youth, knowledge of Indigenous culture, and good verbal/written communication.

Qualifications

• Interest in working with children, youth and life experiences.
• Knowledge of and lived experience with Indigenous culture.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Willing to attend training as required.
• Travel is a requirement.
• No remote work available.
• No relocation assistance available.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care for clients in a residential group home setting.
• Ensure safety, health and well-being of children in care.
• Promote the best interests of the child and provide protection.
• Report to the Direct Services Supervisor.

Skills

Interest in children/youth experiences

Verbal and written communication

Indigenous culture knowledge

Oji-Cree or Ojibway language (asset)

Licensed driver or willing to obtain

Willingness to travel

No remote work

No relocation assistance

Job description

Tikinagan Child & Family Services is seeking a Residential Counsellor for a group home supporting boys and girls in need of care and structured living. You will provide ongoing support, ensure safety and health, and promote the child’s best interests.

Reporting to the Direct Services Supervisor, you will work in a non-remote, travel‑required role. Qualifications include a strong interest in working with youth, knowledge of Indigenous culture, and good verbal/written communication.