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

                                    Fax: 807-468-7960 or by E-mail: kita.humanresources@aafs.ca

 

                                                               CLOSING DATE: April 24, 2026