1335: CHILD WELLNESS WORKER – LONGLAC

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

Job summary

A local employment organization in Longlac, ON is seeking a Children's Wellness Worker responsible for the protection of children in care. This role demands a minimum two-year Human Services Diploma and experience in child welfare. The position requires flexibility in hours and travel, and offers competitive pay ranging from $30.93 to $40.36 per hour. Opportunities for hybrid scheduling and comprehensive benefits are available.

Benefits

OMERS Pension plan

Generous paid vacation time

Benefit plan including dental, healthcare, and vision services

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year Human Services Diploma required.
• Two years experience with child welfare preferred.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search and Vulnerable Sector Search required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure protection of children in care according to policies.
• Meet service needs of children under the agency's care.

Skills

Experience with Anishinabek children, youth, individuals and families

Ability to work flexible hours

Valid Class 'G' Driver’s License

Education

Human Services Diploma

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

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