Who We Are

Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug Dibenjikewin Onaakonikewin (“KIDO”) is the KI FamilyLaw and its Maamao Dibenjikewin Kanawaabajikewin (“MDK”) service model carries out child and familyservices, but KIDO is much broader than mainstream services. It is specific to KI Nation and is animportant exercise of Miinikozowin (inherent power) by KI and aims to restore kayaash egwa miinaahchaako kikinohamaakewinan (traditional and spiritual teachings of KI).

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Who We Are

Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug Dibenjikewin Onaakonikewin (“KIDO”) is the KI FamilyLaw and its Maamao Dibenjikewin Kanawaabajikewin (“MDK”) service model carries out child and familyservices, but KIDO is much broader than mainstream services. It is specific to KI Nation and is animportant exercise of Miinikozowin (inherent power) by KI and aims to restore kayaash egwa miinaahchaako kikinohamaakewinan (traditional and spiritual teachings of KI).

Vision Statement

To reach a goal of a healthy self, healthy dibenjikewin (family), and a healthy community. Our ancestors held everything sacred and thanked Kishe-Manido (Creator) for all that had been given, including the foundation to guide a strong community composed of healthy dibenjikewinan(families) who are raising awaashishag (children) and/or oshkaadizag (youth) grounded in their cultureand language.

Position Summary

The KIDO On-Call Staff position is a casual position and is responsible in assisting the KIDO Emergency Services Unit and Dibenjikewin Oganawenjikeg (Family Keeper – “|DO”) , as requested,



to provide after -hours MDK services to Kewiiwiijihiikoosiwaach (“people who will want help” – similar to a service population in mainstream). Therefore, there will be direct contact with awaashish, oshkaadiz and dibenjikewinan (children, youth, and families) and understanding the Maamao Dibenjikewin Kanawaabajikewin (“MDK”) services of KIDO is very important, for which successful candidates will be trained on. The types of support involved includes respite services, assisting with responses to a danendamihiiwewiidamaakewin (reported concern), and fulfilling duties when called upon. All KIDO staff will also carry out the KIDO mission, their responsibilities, and will report to the DO Onaakatawapajike (Supervisor) that is closest to their location and has been assigned as their Onaakatawapajike.

Duties & Responsibilities

- Must approach all their work based on love and compassion; and remain qualified and set aside personal issues, keeping an open mind and not being judgmental.
- Ensure any required documents reporting contact from or regarding Kewiiwiijihiikoosiwaach are completed and KIDO staff responding to the Intake Worker requests to provide MDK services have the appropriate forms available and ready for use.
- Work and consult with KIDO staff to provide appropriate responses to calls that are received by the Intake Worker.
- Review Handbook 1A: Verification of Danendamihiiwewin (Concerns)



to report the appropriate level of danendamihiiwewiidamaakewin (reported concerns) to KIDO staff and understand these guidelines of KIDO responses to calls that come in.
- Report to the assigned DO Onaakatawapajike (Supervisor) at the closest location for reviews, documents, and update on assigned duties.
- Work with the Emergency Services Unit Team and other DODO Onakatawapajike as required to coordinate appropriate responses Team. Work with Emergency Services Unit Team
- Work as a team alongside other KIDO staff showing respect and understanding.
- Follow and understand the MDK Policy, KI Human Resources Manual, KIDO Workplace Violence and Harassment Policy, and other KIDO-Approved Policies (by KIDO’s DOO Board) for Intake Workers and KIDO staff.
- Participate and complete training required under KIDO.
- Understand the traumas of the dibenjikewinan that interact with their office to identify underlying causes and/or persistent issues that need to be addressed through specific approaches and program focuses.
- Encourage empowerment and healing of all dibenjikewinan of KI.

Qualifications

- Work experience of at least two (2) years with an understanding of awaashish, oshkaadiz, and dibenjikewin bimoojikewinan egwa wiijihiiwewinan (child, youth and family programs and services) is preferred and experience in a working in emergency or after-hours response positions is an asset.
- Completion of high school and any post-secondary education is an asset, but not necessary for this position if previous experiences are proven to meet all other qualifications.
- Have an interest in learning new skills and upgrading educational level, for which on the job training will be provided, to carry-out service

📌 On-Call Casual (Canada)
🏢 Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug Dibenjikewin Onaakonikewin (KIDO)
📍 Canada