1335: CHILD WELLNESS WORKER - LONGLAC

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Children's Wellness Worker to provide crucial support and protection for children in care. This role involves ensuring that all service needs are met in accordance with established regulations and protocols. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in human services, particularly with Anishinabek children and families. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a flexible work schedule and comprehensive benefits. If you are passionate about community service and child welfare, this role is an excellent opportunity to contribute positively to the lives of children and families.

Benefits

OMERS Pension plan

Generous paid vacation time

Paid time off at Christmas

Flexible work schedule

EFAP for employees and families

Dental, healthcare, and vision services

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with Anishinabek children and families

Child Welfare experience

Flexible working hours

Ability to travel regularly

Education

Human Services Diploma (2 years)

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) (3 years)

Tools

Criminal Records Search

Vulnerable Sector Search

Class G Driver’s License

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 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.

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

Closing Date / Apply By: 12/31/2025

Qualifications:

• A minimum two-year Human Services Diploma is required. A three-year BSW is 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.
• 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.