Indigenous Child Care Worker – Community Impact

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

Job summary

Tikinagan Child & Family Services is seeking Child Care Workers to oversee services for children in our care. The role operates within the Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model, emphasizing collaborative work to raise children in a supportive community.

Applicants should have interest in working with youth, experience with families or community life in small remote communities, and a willingness to travel. Some language and driver’s license requirements may apply.

Qualifications

• Interest in working with children and youth.
• Experience with raising a family, working with children, or being part of community life in small remote communities.
• Knowledge of and lived experience with Indigenous culture.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills and personal time management.
• Ability to speak Oji-cree or Ojibway is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license or willingness to obtain one.
• Travel is a requirement.
• No remote work available.
• No relocation assistance available.

Responsibilities

• Oversee services to children in the care of Tikinagan. The work is guided by the Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model to raise our children.

Skills

Interest in children and youth

Experience with families

Indigenous culture knowledge

Confidentiality

Time management

Valid driver’s license

Willing to travel

Job description

Tikinagan Child & Family Services is seeking Child Care Workers to oversee services for children in our care. The role operates within the Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model, emphasizing collaborative work to raise children in a supportive community.

Applicants should have interest in working with youth, experience with families or community life in small remote communities, and a willingness to travel. Some language and driver’s license requirements may apply.