1085: KINSHIP SERVICE WORKER – LONGLAC

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care; Longlac; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Pension plan (OMERS)

Competitive salary

Paid vacation time

Christmas time PTO

Employee EFAP

Health/dental/vision benefits

Community impact

Job summary

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care in Longlac, ON is seeking a Kinship Services Support Worker to ensure the needs of children in kinship living arrangements are met when not in agency care. Under the direction of the Staff Development Manager, you will support families, advocate with Intake and Family Service Units, and tailor service goals to each kinship family while maintaining flexibility for emergencies.

The role requires a diploma in Native Child and Family Services or Social Service Worker,

Qualifications

• A minimum Native Child and Family Services or Social Service Worker diploma is required.
• A four-year HBSW is preferred.
• A BA in a related discipline will also be considered with a combination related work experience.
• Child welfare experience preferred.
• Two years’ experience with Anishinabek children, youth, individuals and families.
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Must possess a Class “G” Driver’s License and have access to a vehicle with a valid safety inspection.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and travel regularly; be on-call as required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the needs of the child are met in kinship living arrangements.
• Advocate with the Intake Unit and Family Service Unit to achieve permanency.
• Establish service goals reflecting the uniqueness of each kinship family.
• Promote stability of the child’s living arrangement.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends for emergencies.

Education

Native Child and Family Services or Social Service Worker diploma

Four-year HBSW (preferred)

BA in related discipline considered with related work experience

Job description

Why should YOU choose Dilico?

• Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid vacation time for Permanent employees
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• EFAP available to all employees and their families
• Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services for Permanent employees
• A chance to make a difference in the community

Positions available: 1 – Permanent Full Time

Position Location: Longlac, ON (this position is not remote)

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Staff Development Manager, the Kinship Services Support Worker has the responsibility and duty to ensure the needs of the child(ren) are met in kinship living arrangements, when the child is not considered to be in care of the Agency.

The Kinship Service Support Worker is responsible for maintaining a consistent focus on the needs of the child and advocates with the Intake Unit and/or Family Service Unit to achieve permanency for children living with members of the child’s extended family or community. The Kinship Services Support Worker establishes service goals that represent the uniqueness of each kinship family and promotes and enhances the stability of the living arrangement for the child. The service is determined by the needs of the client, in the context of individual and/or group service models on or off site. The incumbent works flexible hours, which may include evenings and weekends in the event of emergencies.

Salary Range:

$33.48 To $42.41 Hourly

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A minimum Native Child and Family Services or Social Service Worker diploma is required. A four-year HBSW is preferred. A BA in a related discipline will also be considered with a combination related work experience. Child welfare experience preferred.
• A minimum of two years’ experience with Anishinabek children, youth, individuals and families.
• Preferably Child Welfare experience.
• Candidates without the specific education qualifications and where the position does not require certified qualification to practice, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered.
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Required to work flexible hours, travel regularly and to act on an “on-call” basis as determined by the respective Service Manager in relation to service requirements.
• Must possess a Class “G” Driver’s License, possess a clean driving record, and have access to a personal vehicle which will pass a safety inspection.

Hours of Work:

32.5 hours per week

As an Indigenous Agency Dilico gives preference to Indigenous people.

Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

200 Anemki Place | Fort William First Nation | ON | P7J1L6

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