1335: CHILD WELLNESS WORKER – LONGLAC

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Children's Wellness Worker to make a meaningful impact in the community. In this role, you will be responsible for protecting children in care, ensuring their needs are met in accordance with relevant regulations and standards. This position offers a flexible work schedule, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension plan and generous vacation time. If you are passionate about child welfare and ready to contribute to a vital cause, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

OMERS Pension Plan

Flexible Schedule

Generous Paid Vacation Time

Paid Time Off at Christmas

EFAP for Employees and Families

Dental, Healthcare, and Vision Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year Human Services Diploma required; three-year BSW preferred.
• Two years experience with Anishinabek children and families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide protection for children in care according to agency policies.
• Ensure all service needs of children in care are met.

Skills

Child Welfare Experience

Human Services Knowledge

Flexible Working

Education

Two-Year Human Services Diploma

Three-Year BSW

Tools

Class G Driver’s License

Personal Vehicle

Job description

Why should YOU 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 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 Location: Longlac, ON

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.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 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

Hours of Work:32.5 hours per week

Salary Range: $30.93 To $40.36 Hourly