Residential Counsellor / Competition #2026-RES-023

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

Job summary

The Residential Counsellor role at Tikinagan Child & Family Services involves providing care and support to boys and girls in a residential group home, ensuring their safety, health, and well-being. You promote the best interests of the child and report to the Direct Services Supervisor.

Applicants should have an interest in working with children and youth, basic communication skills, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Interest in working with children and youth.
• On-the-job training will be provided; education/experience in social services is an asset but not required.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills and personal time management.
• Willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care for clients while promoting safety and well-being.
• Promote the best interest of the child and ensure protection.
• Report to Direct Services Supervisor and adhere to program guidelines.
• Travel to remote communities as required; no remote work available.

Skills

Interest in working with children and

Basic verbal and written communication

Personal time management

Willingness to learn

Education

Education/experience in social services or child welfare is an asset, but not required

Job description

Starting Salary $69,040.00

The Group Home is a residential group home setting for boys and girls who have been experiencing difficulties with life at home and are in need of care and structured living which the group home is able to provide. The Residential Counsellor is to provide the support and care of these clients as well as their safety, health and well-being. It will be their responsibility to promote the best interest of the child and to provide for their protection. The Residential Counsellor reports to the Direct Services Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills and personal time management
• Ability to speak Oji-cree or Ojibway is an asset, but not required.
• Computer experience is an asset, but not required.
• Travel is a requirement.
  No remote work available
• No relocation assistance available