CALL FOR SUPPORT/RESPITE WORKERS Position: Support Worker/ Respite Worker Department: Shawenim Abinoojii Community Foster Care Location: POPLAR RIVER FIRST NATION Date Posted: DEC 1, 2017 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Shawenim Abinoojii Community Foster Care Program requires individuals to provide support and respite services to the Poplar River FN 4-Bed Units. These positions requires training, education and/or experience in the helping field. Candidates with knowledge of Anishinaabe culture, tradition, well-being and healing are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful support and respite providers will work alongside the foster parent to provide a nurturing home environment. DUTIES: Support the Foster Parent in providing day-to-day caring for the child(ren); this includes ensuring physical, mental, spiritual and emotional needs are met; Provide a nurturing and structured environment with positive attachment caregiving; Be a healthy role model and source of guidance for the development of child daily life and social skills; Support the operation of the home through providing light housekeeping, shopping, or other relevant tasks as requested by the Foster Parent; Facilitate family and community connection by working alongside family and community in meeting case planning objectives and maintaining regularly scheduled visits; Maintain clear and concise file recordings for each shift; Provide incident reports as necessary; Attend all requisite training provided by, or offered through, Shawenim Abinoojii. QUALIFICATIONS: Prior experience in the helping field Strong organizational, and time skills Ability to work together in a team setting Ability to Anishinaabe is preferred and considered an asset SCHEDULE: Support hours will be assigned based on the needs of the children in the home (not exceeding 8 hours a day). Respite worker will go into the home for 4-day shift How to EMAIL: FAX: (204) 949-9413 PHONE: (204) 799-1305 Sandra Please contact by or phone for further information regarding the position. Preference will be given to: Members of the First Nation and/or First Nations candidates.
CALL FOR SUPPORT/RESPITE WORKERS Position: Support Worker/ Respite Worker Department: Shawenim Abinoojii Community Foster Care Location: POPLAR RIVER FIRST NATION Date Posted: DEC 1, 2017 BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Shawenim Abinoojii Community Foster Care Program requires individuals to provide support and respite services to the Poplar River FN 4-Bed Units. These positions requires training, education and/or experience in the helping field. Candidates with knowledge of Anishinaabe culture, tradition, well-being and healing are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful support and respite providers will work alongside the foster parent to provide a nurturing home environment. DUTIES: Support the Foster Parent in providing day-to-day caring for the child(ren); this includes ensuring physical, mental, spiritual and emotional needs are met; Provide a nurturing and structured environment with positive attachment caregiving; Be a healthy role model and source of guidance for the development of child daily life and social skills; Support the operation of the home through providing light housekeeping, shopping, or other relevant tasks as requested by the Foster Parent; Facilitate family and community connection by working alongside family and community in meeting case planning objectives and maintaining regularly scheduled visits; Maintain clear and concise file recordings for each shift; Provide incident reports as necessary; Attend all requisite training provided by, or offered through, Shawenim Abinoojii. QUALIFICATIONS: Prior experience in the helping field Strong organizational, and time skills Ability to work together in a team setting Ability to Anishinaabe is preferred and considered an asset SCHEDULE: Support hours will be assigned based on the needs of the children in the home (not exceeding 8 hours a day). Respite worker will go into the home for 4-day shift How to EMAIL: FAX: (204) 949-9413 PHONE: (204) 799-1305 Please contact Sandra by or phone for further information regarding the position. Preference will be given to: Members of the First Nation and/or First Nations candidates.
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