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Child Care Worker
@ Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services
Grassy Narrows, Ontario
Overview
Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services is hiring a full-time permanent Child Care Worker to deliver direct services and case management to children in temporary or long-term Agency care. The role supports children leaving care to prevent their return to the care system, following First Nation standards and Ontario regulations. The posting states a salary range of $66,770.46 to $81,889.50 and a closing date of October 30, 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct services to children in temporary or long-term Agency care
- Provide case management to meet children's needs under First Nation and provincial standards
- Support children leaving care to prevent their return to the care system
- Work within a multi-disciplinary Child Welfare team
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor or Master of Social Work, or equivalent combined experience
- Expert knowledge of the Child Youth and Family Services Act and customary care
- Expert knowledge of the KFS case management model and documentation
- Valid Ontario driver's licence and willingness to travel
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check and driver's abstract
- Ojibway language is preferred
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | Ojibwe |
| Licences & certifications | Vulnerable Sector Check |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, driving record |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Social Work |
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Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services
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- Wauzhushk Onigum Nation, Ontario, CA
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Non-profit Organizations |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Wauzhushk Onigum Nation, Ontario |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
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CHILD in CARE WORKER
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Child Care Worker is a full-time permanent program position. The Child Care Worker provides direct services to children who are in temporary or long-term care of the Agency. The Child Care Worker provides case management services to ensure the needs of the child are met according to Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services philosophy, First Nation standards, and Provincial regulations and standards. The Child Care Worker provides guidance and support to children leaving care to prevent return to care system.
RESPONSIBILITY:
The Child Care Worker reports to the Resource Manager in all aspects of job functions and will exercise the following duties under the supervision of the Resource Manager
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master of Social Work Degree or Bachelor of Social Work Degree. However, a combination of skills, education and experience may be considered.
- Thorough knowledge of the Child Youth and Family Services Act and Regulations, particularly in the applications relating to Customary Care of the First Nations, and provincial court procedures
- Expert knowledge of Customary Care and the philosophy of service development and delivery; the communities and family structure, as well as local First Nation customs and traditions.
- Working knowledge of the administrative structure and operations of Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services including the service delivery model, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Strong commitment to help Anishinaabe children and their families by providing services in ways that respect Anishinaabe cultural and spiritual practices.
- Commitment to provide services in the Anishinaabe context of extended family and community involvement.
- Knowledge of and experience in traditional and contemporary healing practices with experience working with Elders, Healers and Clinicians.
- Expert knowledge of the KFS case management model, its procedures and documentation requirements.
- Expert knowledge of provincial regulations and standards with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to take direction and work within the Agency’s philosophy, policies, procedures, and guidelines, as well as provincial regulations and standards.
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary Child Welfare team.
- Working knowledge of group dynamics, consultation and conflict resolution techniques.
- Ability to establish and maintain trusting relationships with children and their families
- Ability to establish and maintain purposeful relationships with Management, staff, Alternative Care Home providers, Community Care Teams, and all other relevant service providers.
- Sound knowledge of human behavior theories with the ability to apply in assessment and planning.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work effectively with children of a wide range of developmental, social and family backgrounds.
- Superior oral and written and communication skills.
- Excellent time management, planning, organization, problem-solving, decision-making, and liaison skills.
- Experience working with a computerized database.
- Committed to always ensure the highest level of confidentiality.
- Ability to flex daily work hours as determined by the Resource Manager.
- You must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License and be willing to travel.
- Must provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Check including a Vulnerable Sector check, and Driver’s Abstract; and
- Ability to speak Ojibway is preferred and a definite asset.
Miigwetch to all who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
No phone calls please.
All interviewees must provide a current Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract,
and three references complete with email addresses at time of interview
SALARY: RANGE: Start $66,770.46-End $81,889.50
If interested submit your resume with cover letter quoting file # CCW20262109 to:
Human Resources c/o Unit 209 – 308 Second St. S., Kenora, ON, P9N 1G4
Fax: 807-468-7960 or by E-mail: [email protected]
CLOSING DATE: Friday, October 30, 2026, at 4:30 p.m
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