Alternative Care Worker - Staff Model Homes

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

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CLOSING DATE: April 24, 2026