Northern Care Program House Parent

Competition #2024-R32

Location: Berens River, Hollow Water, Brokenhead, Little Grand Rapids, Pauingassi, Poplar River, Bloodvein, & Black River

Closing Date: Open Until Closed

Shawenim Abinoojii honours the sacred duty to love, protect, and nurture our First Nation children and families. The Caregiver uplifts children and youth by providing the love and care that every child deserves, with the goal of supporting the development of strong and healthy futures.

OVERVIEW:
The Northern Care Program is seeking caring and nurturing individuals or couples to provide long-term care in a stable environment for youth between the ages of 0-17. The _Northern Care House Parent _resides in the home and is responsible for providing primary care and support for youth, with assistance from support staff. The _Northern Care House Parent _will work within a team that provides comprehensive case management services and supports a holistic circle of care. Nurturing the needs of youth is a rewarding and impactful role that makes a difference for young people who have specific needs. SAI provides a high level of wrap around support. As a _Northern Care House Parent_, you will play a crucial role in providing stability, guidance, and unconditional love to children who have experienced trauma, behavioral challenges or other adversities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Provide nurturing care and guidance to youth who may have complex behavioral or emotional needs.
- Implement strategies learned through training to support youth in building skills that empower them to respond to their human needs.
- Offer a supportive and understanding environment for youth who have been faced with trauma.
- Support youth in accessing services and implementing strategies focused on their healing and wellness.
- Provide care with compassion, patience, and empathy, understanding the unique needs and experiences of each youth.
- Serve as a positive role model and advocate for the well-being of the youth in your care.
- Ongoing crisis intervention.
- Complete and submit required service documentation, including daily logs and incident reports.
- Utilize a relationship-based approach to deescalating and responding to emergencies as they arise.
- Maintain timely and effective communication with the holistic circle of care to support the care of youth.
- Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Genuine compassion for children and a desire to make a difference in their lives.
- Patience, empathy, and a nurturing demeanor.
- Willingness to undergo specialized training to respond to the unique needs of young people.
- Ability to provide a safe and stable home environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of young people facing adversity.
- Minimum of two years related experience in the helping field.
- Experience in supporting the development of daily living skills.
- Knowledge of community-based resources.
- Knowledge in the areas of Addictions, Attachment, Mental Health and Trauma and how it impacts families.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of First Nations experiences, culture and philosophies.
- Demonstrated skills and competence to establish supportive relationships.
- Knowledge of assessment, crisis intervention.
- Clear Child and Adult Abuse, Vulnerable Person Check & Criminal Record Check
- Strong understanding of child and youth development.
- Excellent communication, organization, problem solving, and team skills.
- Ability to speak Anishinaabe preferred.

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WE THANK ALL WHO APPLY HOWEVER ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES, SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND SELF-DECLARED CANDIDATES (FIRST NATIONS, INUIT OR METIS).