Indigenous Child Care Aide: Cultural Support & Transport

Payukotayno; Canada; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Payukotayno’s Moose Factory Island Office in Ontario seeks a Child Care Case Aide to support front-line Child Welfare staff, assist with daily care, supervision, and culturally safe caregiving for children and families across agency and kin placements.

You will transport and escort to appointments, help with case planning, and ensure documentation and confidentiality, aligning with Nation laws and community practices.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent required.
• Post-secondary coursework in Child and Youth Care, Social Services, or Early Childhood Education is an asset.
• Experience with Indigenous communities preferred.
• Familiarity with child welfare principles, trauma-informed care, and cultural safety.
• Ability to stay calm and respectful in emotional situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily care of children and youth in agency care, Customary Care, or kin placements.
• Provide support during supervised visits, case planning meetings, or transitions.
• Offer culturally safe, respectful caregiving aligned with the child’s identity and care plan.
• Transport children, youth, and families to appointments, visits, and services as required.
• Maintain logs of travel, contacts, and care provided in accordance with agency protocol.
• Support safety and emotional wellbeing during travel and transitions.
• Provide one-on-one or group supervision in the community, homes, or agency settings.
• Observe and document behaviors, interactions, and concerns to support caseworkers.
• Communicate observations promptly to assigned Protection Workers or Supervisors.
• Assist in preparing and delivering basic needs such as clothing, food, school supplies, or cultural items.
• Help organize visitation spaces, transportation schedules, and appointment tracking.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow confidentiality requirements.
• Support children’s participation in cultural events, ceremonies, or traditional teachings.
• Collaborate with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community members as guided by program leads.
• Promote land-based healing and language use where appropriate.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Cultural safety

Communication

Calm under pressure

Education

Secondary school diploma

Post-secondary coursework in Child and Youth Care, Social Services, or Early Childhood Education

Tools

Ontario G Driver's License

Job description

Payukotayno’s Moose Factory Island Office in Ontario seeks a Child Care Case Aide to support front-line Child Welfare staff, assist with daily care, supervision, and culturally safe caregiving for children and families across agency and kin placements.

You will transport and escort to appointments, help with case planning, and ensure documentation and confidentiality, aligning with Nation laws and community practices.