Aunties Support - FNFAO - Competition 2026-85

Job summary

The Auntie provides 24/7 culturally appropriate support to First Nations families in Reunification Homes to ensure family stability. Responsibilities include assisting with living skills, providing respite care, and facilitating personal and social support systems.

Job details

Competition # 2026-085 Category: Full Time - Term Closing: Open Until Filled POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Director of Children and Families, the Auntie will work directly with First Nations families in the Reunification Homes. The Auntie will provide culturally appropriate support to families 24/7. The goal is to ensure that we have healthy families to care for their children, families, and Nations. KEY ACTIVITIES: Provide assistance with living skills, therapeutic activities and personal care; Empower families to be positive role models for their families; Provide support to families to help build their personal and social support systems; Provide respite to families caregivers the opportunity to attend programming, rest, and recharge; Ability to build and maintain long lasting, respectful relationships with community Support the planning of families; Ensure clear communication with families and staff within the office; Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Grade 12 is required; Knowledge of First Nation issues related to the child welfare system, justice and health services; Ability to speak a First Nations language is a strong asset; Excellent verbal, written and inter-personal communication skills; Ability to use Microsoft Office software, Word, Excel and Outlook; Be able to follow office procedures and practices; Knowledge of First Nations people and Nations; Able to work flexible hours; Applicants to provide criminal record and child abuse registry checks; and Possess a valid Class 5F Driver’s License and vehicle, ability to work flexible hours, and travel upon request. Interested applicants are invited to submit their cover letter identifying the position title and quote competition number applying for, qualifications, and resume, along with 3 professional reference listings (include a most recent employer reference) to: Human Resources Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs 14th Floor, 275 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3 Quote Competition # 2026-085 in your application For best results submit your application to BambooHR https://manitobachiefs.com/about/job-opportunities/ We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls will be accepted. Preference will be given to First Nations people. If successful, applicants will be asked to provide verification of citizenship documentation issued by a First Nation or government-issued documentation or affirmation from Inuit, Métis, or non-status Indigenous community with which they identify. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered. Please visit our website at www.manitobachiefs.com

What you’ll do

The Auntie provides 24/7 culturally appropriate support to First Nations families in Reunification Homes to ensure family stability. Responsibilities include assisting with living skills, providing respite care, and facilitating personal and social support systems.

Requirements

Applicants must have a Grade 12 diploma and knowledge of First Nations issues related to child welfare and health services. A valid Class 5F Driver’s License, a vehicle, and the ability to provide criminal record and child abuse registry checks are required.

Listed skills

• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Living skills support
• Therapeutic activities
• Personal care
• Relationship building
• Communication
• Microsoft Office
• Word
• Excel
• Outlook
• First Nations cultural knowledge
• Child welfare system knowledge
• Crisis support
• Respite care
• Documentation
• Valid Driver's License
• Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Child Welfare
• Interpersonal Communications
• Microsoft Outlook
• Office Procedures
• Personal Care
• Social Support

Job areas

• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector
• Administrative
• Competition Director
• Caregiver / Personal Care Aide
• Companions and Valets
• Personal Care Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides