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ERH - Child Support Worker (FT)
@ North West Friendship Centre
Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan
Overview
North West Friendship Centre is hiring a full-time Child Support Worker for its Emergency Receiving Home. The worker provides direct care, supervision and emotional support to children temporarily placed in the facility during crises, working shifts that include evenings, weekends, holidays and 24/7 coverage. The posting requires a Class 5 driver's licence, First Aid/CPR, and a criminal record check with a vulnerable sector check. Preference is given to Indigenous applicants.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct care and supervision to children in crisis
- Document behaviour and progress and keep the home safe
- Facilitate meals, activities, hygiene and transport
- Work with social workers, agencies and families on transitions
- Work evenings, weekends, holidays and 24/7 shifts
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience working with children
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence
- First Aid/CPR certification
- Criminal record and vulnerable sector check
Source and dates
Job-board feed · saskjobs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Care home, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid/CPR |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | High school (required) |
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North West Friendship Centre
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
Description
The Emergency Receiving Home Child Support Worker plays a vital role in providing compassionate care to children in crisis. In an emergency receiving home, the worker ensures the safety, emotional support, and well-being of children temporarily placed in the facility due to emergencies. This position demands empathy, resilience, and practical skills to meet the needs of vulnerable children and offer them a nurturing, stable environment during distressing times.
Duties and Responsibilities:
-Provide direct care and supervision to children in the emergency receiving home, ensuring their safety and comfort while offering emotional support during crises.
-Implement structured routines and activities for stability, and collaborate with social workers to develop individualized care plans.
-Monitor and document children's behavior and progress, maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment.
-Facilitate meals, recreational activities, and hygiene routines for children, providing transportation as required.
-Work with external agencies and families for successful transitions to long-term placements, and participate in training opportunities.
-Work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, providing 24/7 support for children.
-Demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal skills, and knowledge of childhood development to support children effectively.
-Communicate and manage emergencies effectively, ensuring safety and adherence to NWFC operational manuals.
-Ensure maintenance of homes, buildings, and vehicles according to policies and procedures.
Requirements:
-High school diploma or equivalent
-Prior experience working with children
-Valid Class 5 driver's license
-First Aid/CPR Certification
-Criminal record check with a vulnerable sector check
Additional Information:
-Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants
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