PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION IS BASED IN GRASSY NARROWS AND KENORA ON.

(Casual/Relief)

The One-to-One Worker is a casual/relief program position. The One-to-One Worker is responsible for the direct supervision of high risk and special needs children. The One-to-One Worker ensures the needs of the child are met according to Kitapinoonjiiminaanik Family Services philosophy, First Nation standards, and Provincial regulations and standards.

The One-to-One Worker reports primarily to the Alternative Care Resource Manager in all aspects of job functions and will exercise the following duties under the supervision of the Alternative Care Resource Manager:

• Provides relevant, competent services to all member First Nation children, in care of the agency, who require one-to-one supervision;
• Ensures services are delivered with excellence and conform to provincial legislation, regulations, and standards, and the Agency philosophy, policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols;
• Ensures every child receives the highest quality of services through decision-making that is done in the best interests and well-being of every child;
• Acts as a liaison between the front-line workers and the child;
• Advocates on behalf of the child, builds a trusting relationship with the child, provides advice and support to the child, and ensures the needs of the child are met;
• Provides one-to-one supervision in schools, Agency Operated Homes, hotels, or other locations as directed by the Alternative Care Worker;
• Ensures the safety and well-being of the child at all times;
• Manages disruptive behaviors in accordance with agency policies and procedures, and within the parameters of the CYFSA and provincial standards;
• Provides supervision with structured activities for the child;
• Interacts with the child and encourages positive communication;
• Models appropriate behaviors and language;
• Administers standard First Aid and prescribed medication, as required;
• Provides light housekeeping, menu planning, and meal preparation, as required;
• Provides transportation for the child as directed by the Alternative Care Worker or Child Care Worker;
• Prepares case notes and completes log book entries at the conclusion of each shift detailing child’s behaviors, concerns, and events during the shift;
• Reports immediately to the Alternative Care Worker and/or Child Care Worker all emergencies, serious occurrences, or any incident or suspicion of child abuse and/or neglect;

• Serves as a resource to the Alternative Care Worker and the Child Care Worker;
• Participates willingly and constructively in the supervision process with the Alternative Care Resource Manager;
• Participates actively in team meetings by sharing ideas and concerns, providing input and proposing change that would improve services;
• Reviews policies and procedures to identify change that would improve the quality of services; and
• Participates in special projects as assigned by the Alternative Care Resource Manager.

• Participates in in-service training and seminars, workshops, and courses as available.

• Promotes the Agency philosophy, goals and objectives;
• Reviews and makes recommendations to the Alternative Care Resource Manager on program services and procedures to improve service e