1173: CHILD WELLNESS WORKER

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Children’s Wellness Worker, where you will play a vital role in protecting and supporting Anishinabek children and families. This full-time position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while ensuring the well-being of children in care. With a focus on flexibility and work-life balance, you will be part of an organization that values your contributions and provides a supportive environment. Enjoy competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension plan and generous vacation time. If you have a passion for community service and the required qualifications, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

OMERS Pension plan

Generous paid vacation time

Paid time off at Christmas

EFAP for employees and families

Comprehensive benefit plan including dental, healthcare, and vision

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year Human Services Diploma required; three-year BSW preferred.
• Two years experience with Anishinabek families, preferably in Child Welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide protection of children in care following relevant regulations.
• Ensure service needs of children in care are met according to agency policies.

Skills

Experience with Anishinabek children

Child Welfare experience

Flexible hours

Valid Class 'G' Driver’s License

Ability to travel regularly

Education

Two-year Human Services Diploma

Three-year BSW

Tools

Vehicle with liability insurance

Job description

Optional Hybrid work schedule (This position is not remote)

Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance

OMERS Pension plan available to all employees

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

Position Overview:

The Children’s Wellness Worker is responsible for providing the protection of children in care by performing duties 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. The Children’s Services Worker is responsible for ensuring that all of the service needs of children in care of the agency are met.

Employment Type:

Full Time

Job Occupation Type:

Social and community service workers

Total Positions:

1

Wage:

$30.93 To $40.36 Hourly

Hours/Week:

32.5

Days of Work:

n/a

Closing Date / Apply By:

11/26/2024

Start Date:

n/a

Qualifications:

• A minimum two-year Human Services 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.
• A satisfactory Criminal Records Search, Vulnerable Sector Search.
• The ability to work flexible hours; travel regularly and 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.
• 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.