1448: CHILD WELLNESS WORKER

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

Job summary

A community service organization is seeking a Children's Wellness Worker in Thunder Bay, ON. Responsible for ensuring the protection of children in care, the ideal candidate has a Human Services Diploma and experience with Anishinabek communities. This contract position offers competitive compensation and requires flexibility in working hours. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates.

Benefits

OMERS Pension plan

Competitive salaries

Generous paid vacation time

Paid time off at Christmas

EFAP for employees and families

Comprehensive benefit plan

Qualifications

• Experience with Child Welfare is preferred.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search required.
• Combination of experience and academic qualifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Protecting children in care according to laws and policies.
• Meeting service needs of children in care.
• Acting on an 'on-call' basis as determined by the manager.

Skills

Experience with Anishinabek children, youth, families

Ability to work flexible hours

Valid Class G Driver’s License

Education

Minimum two-year Human Services Diploma

Three-year BSW preferred

Job description

Benefits

• 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

Overview

Positions Available: 1 – Contract Position (up to 1 year)

Position Location: Thunder Bay, ON (this position is not remote)

Closing Date: October 21, 2025

Competition #: 1448

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Children’s Wellness or District Child Welfare Service Manager, 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.

Responsibilities

Not explicitly separated in the original content beyond the overview; the role entails protecting children in care and performing duties as required under applicable laws, regulations, and policies, ensuring service needs of children in care 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.
• 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.
• satisfactory Criminal Records Search; including Vulnerable Sector Check;
• required to work flexible hours, travel regularly and to act on an “on-call” basis as determined by the respective Manager in relation to service requirements;
• Must possess a valid Class G Driver’s License and access to a reliable personal vehicle with $1 million dollar liability;

Hours of Work: 32.5 weekly

Apply

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

Note: 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

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