1376: CHILD WELLNESS WORKER

Northwest Employment Works; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Children's Wellness Workers to provide essential support and protection for children in care. This role involves working closely with Anishinabek families, ensuring their service needs are met while adhering to relevant regulations and protocols. With a commitment to diversity, the organization encourages applications from all qualified candidates, particularly those with a background in child welfare. Enjoy a flexible work schedule and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while working as part of a dedicated team.

Benefits

OMERS Pension plan

Flexible schedule

Generous paid vacation

Paid time off at Christmas

Benefit plan including dental and healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year Human Services Diploma required.
• Experience with Anishinabek families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide protection for children in care.
• Ensure service needs of children are met.

Skills

Experience with Anishinabek children

Child Welfare experience

Flexible working hours

Education

Human Services Diploma

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Tools

Personal vehicle

Driver's License (Class G)

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

Multiple contract positions available

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

Please apply directly at https://www.dilico.com/careers/

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Dilico gives preference to Anishinabek people.

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

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

TF+1 855 623 8511 |T+1 807 623 8511