1374: CHILD WELLNESS WORKER

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

Job summary

A leading organization in Northwestern Ontario seeks a Children’s Wellness Worker to protect and support children in care. This full-time role involves ensuring compliance with laws and regulations while addressing the needs of children. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and a variety of benefits, including a pension plan and generous vacation time. Ideal candidates will have a Human Services Diploma and experience with Anishinabek families.

Benefits

OMERS Pension plan

Generous paid vacation time

Paid time off at Christmas

EFAP available

Benefit plan including dental, healthcare, and vision

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide protection to children in care according to relevant laws and policies.
• Ensure all service needs of children are met.

Skills

Child Welfare

Flexibility

Community Engagement

Education

Human Services Diploma

BSW

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 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 ensures that all service needs of children in care of the agency are met.

Employment Details:

Type: Full Time

Occupation: Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors

Number of Positions: 3

Wage: $32.66 - $41.37 HOURLY

Hours per Week: 32.5

Closing Date / Apply By: 5/20/2025

Start Date: Not specified

Duties:

The Children’s Wellness Worker is responsible for providing protection to children in care, performing duties as required, in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies. The role involves ensuring all service needs of children are met.

Qualifications:

• A minimum two-year Human Services Diploma is required; a three-year BSW is preferred.
• At least two years of experience with Anishinabek children, youth, individuals, and families; preferably in Child Welfare.
• A satisfactory Criminal Records Search and Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Ability to work flexible hours, travel regularly, and be on-call.
• Valid Class “G” Driver’s License and access to a reliable, personal vehicle.
• $1,000,000 liability vehicle insurance.
• Candidates without specific educational qualifications but with relevant experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered.

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Dilico is committed to workplace diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Preference is given to Anishinabek people.

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

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