Group Home Worker

5 days ago

Kenora, Canada Kenora Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services Full time

**Hours of Work**:76 hours (bi-weekly)

**Location**:Kenora Group Homes

**Position Summary**:
Responsible for the daily care and direct supervision of the children placed in a staffed resource unit. Create a physically safe and emotionally nurturing environment designed to assist the child in learning to cope and function positively both in the resource and in the community.

**Knowledge and Skills Required**:

- Responsible for the daily care and direct supervision of the children placed in a staffed resource unit.
- Create a physically safe and emotionally nurturing environment designed to assist the child in learning to cope and function positively both in the resource and in the community.
- Ability to demonstrate a mature and responsible adult role model.
- Knowledge of child development, behaviour management, and indigenous culture.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Ability to work in stressful, high-pressure situations.
- Thorough knowledge of relevant legislation, agency policies and procedures.
- Must be able to work shift work.

**Qualifications**:

- Child Care Worker or Child & Youth Worker Diploma or higher.
- 1-2 years of experience in a group home setting or related child care experience.
- Current certification in 1st Aid/CPR/AED.
- Trained in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
- Must be medically fit to work in a group home setting with proof of immunizations.
- Applicants with similar academic qualifications and related experience may be considered.

**Required**:

- Must possess a valid Class G Ontario Driver's Licence and have access to a reliable vehicle with OPCF6A Insurance endorsement and minimum of $1000 000.00 Liability.
- Clear criminal reference check, Clear Vulnerable Sector check, Clear Internal Records Check and a Clear Driver’s Abstract.
- Don’t meet every single requirement?_
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**to**:
Human Resources Department

Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services

820 Lakeview Drive

Kenora, Ontario

P9N 3P7

Fax No. (807)467-5539 ATT: HR

Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services is an equal-opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. In an effort to support the health and safety of our Staff, Children and families, employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with all valid, required doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada before hire. KRRCFS will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to medical reasons, or any other ground protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code.

**About Kenora Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services**:
Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services is a non-profit community organization funded by the Government of Ontario, legally mandated to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect through the Child and Family Services Act.

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