1168: ALTERNATIVE CARE WORKER – 12 MTH CON

Northwest Employment Works; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Ontario is seeking an Alternative Care Worker to provide protection and care for children. Key responsibilities include performing Alternative Care and Adoption duties under the Child and Family Services Act. Candidates should possess a Human Services Worker Diploma and have experience with Anishinabek children and youth. This role involves flexible hours and making a meaningful difference in the community.

Benefits

Optional Hybrid work schedule

OMERS Pension plan

Generous paid vacation time

Benefit plan including healthcare and vision services

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year Human Services Worker Diploma is required.
• Minimum two-years experience with Anishinabek children, youth, individuals, and families.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search required.

Responsibilities

• Provide protection and care of children in accordance with the Child and Family Services Act.
• Perform duties of Alternative Care and Adoption as required.
• Travel regularly and act on an 'on-call' basis.

Skills

Child Welfare experience

Ability to work flexible hours

Experience with Anishinabek children

Education

Human Services Worker Diploma

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Tools

Valid Class G Driver's License

Job description

Why choose Dilico

• Optional Hybrid work schedule (This position is not remote)
• Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid vacation time
• 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
• A chance to make a difference in the community

Position Overview

The Alternative Care Worker is responsible for providing the protection and care of children by performing duties of Alternative Care and Adoption as may be required, in accordance with provisions of the Child and Family Services Act, Ministry Regulations and Standards, Abuse Protocols, and Dilico Anishinabek Family Care policies and procedures.

Salary Range

$32.66 To $41.37 Hourly

Qualifications and Requirements

• A minimum two-year Human Services Worker Diploma is required
• A three-year BSW is preferred
• A minimum 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 child welfare experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered
• A satisfactory Criminal Records Search, vulnerable sector search
• The ability to work flexible hours
• Travel regularly and to act on an “on-call” basis
• A valid Class “G” Driver’s License
• Access to a reliable, personal vehicle
• $1,000,000 liability vehicle insurance

Hours of Work

32.5 hours per week

How to Apply

Please apply directly at https://www.dilico.com/careers/

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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

Dilico gives preference to Anishinabek people.

Company

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

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

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