Salary Range:$76,861.40 To $85,762.40 AnnuallyPosition Title:Child Care WorkerDepartment:Child WelfareLocation(s):Moosonee, Moose Factory, Cochrane, Kapuskasing, Timmins, or other designated service sitesReports To:Supervisor – Customary Care / Kinship / AdoptionJob Class:Team MemberSalary Structure:CBG01- Collectively Bargained Grid 01Purpose of the RoleIn alignment with the Omushkego understanding of payukotayno—living and working as one family—this role exists to uphold healing, relational accountability, and culturally grounded care for children, youth, families, and Nations. As a Child Care Worker, you support culturally rooted placements, customary care arrangements, and family-based healing processes in collaboration with First Nations communities. Your work is central to enacting the spirit and practice of Bill C-92, the CYFSA, and our Treaty obligations.Core Responsibilities1. Relational and Community EngagementBuild meaningful relationships with children, caregivers, and community members based on respect, consent, and trustEngage with First Nations Elders, Customary Care providers, and extended families to ensure child placements reflect community and cultural safetyRepresent the agency at case conferences, visits, and collaborative planning with cultural humility and relational accountability2. Program-Specific ResponsibilitiesProvide consistent emotional, social, and logistical support to children in care and their caregivers, with attention to traditional healing and community connectionsMonitor placements, document wellbeing indicators, and conduct in‑home or community‑based visitsUse CPIN and internal systems to complete plans of care, safety checks, contact logs, and culturally relevant assessments3. Legal and Ethical PracticeMaintain confidentiality, uphold legal standards under CYFSA, PHIPA, and Bill C-92, and seek guidance for complex cultural situationsFulfill mandatory reporting duties in a timely and culturally respectful mannerCollaborate with First Nations’ representatives, service teams,



and families to align with jurisdictional standards and protocols4. Team and Agency ParticipationParticipate in reflective supervision, seasonal team debriefs, community‑based events, and culturally guided staff developmentAssist colleagues in child transitions, placements, or reunification, and contribute to integrated planning across programsAttend Agency gatherings, land‑based retreats, and knowledge‑sharing circles as neededRequired Qualifications and ExperienceDiploma or degree in Child and Youth Work, Social Services, Indigenous Studies, or a related field — or equivalent lived/qualified experienceFamiliarity with the realities, histories, and strengths of First Nations families in Northern OntarioExperience working with children and families in crisis, foster care, or customary care settings is an assetStrong documentation, organizational, and communication skillsProficiency in using case management systems and digital toolsEquivalency will be considered. Lived experience and fluency in Omushkego Cree or a First Nations language is an asset.Conditions of EmploymentSatisfactory Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector ScreeningAccess to a reliable vehicle and ability to travel regularly within the regionCompliance with all Agency policies, collective agreement, and applicable legislationOur Hiring CommitmentsPayukotayno is committed to Indigenous-led services, Nation-based healing, and culturally safe workplaces. We encourage applications from First Nations individuals, especially those from Treaty 9 communities and affiliated Nations. We honour both formal qualifications and cultural/lived knowledge as valid experience.We are committed to employment equity and welcome applications from all qualified persons, including those identifying as Two-Spirit, non-binary, LGBTQ+, francophone, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups.Accommodations are available throughout the application process.AODA Statement (for postings only)In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Payukotayno will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Child Care Worker - $76,861.4 - $85,762.4 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Payukotayno
📍 Winnipeg