1450: SUPPORT WORKER

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

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Thunder Bay is seeking a full-time Support Worker to ensure the supervision and safety of individuals with high support needs. Candidates must have relevant educational qualifications and experience in mental health and crisis management. The role involves working in a multidisciplinary team and requires a valid driver's license and first aid certification. Competitive hourly salary offered.

Benefits

OMERS Pension plan

Generous paid vacation time

Comprehensive benefit plan including dental, healthcare, and vision services

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in Developmental Services, Personal Support Worker, or related field is required.
• Must hold a valid Class G Driver's License.
• Must have a valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supervision, safety, and treatment needs of individuals are met.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary support team for individuals with high support needs.

Skills

Mental health/developmental services experience

Individual support and crisis management

Trauma informed care

Cultural knowledge from First Nation, Inuk, or Metis background

Flexible hours and on-call shifts

Education

Certificate, diploma, or degree in Developmental Services or Human Services

Job description

Overview

Why should YOU choose Dilico?

• 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: Thunder Bay (this position is not remote)

Position Available: 1 – Full-Time Position

Closing Date: Sept 30, 2025

Competition #: 1450

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Alternative Care 4 Manager or designate, the Support worker will ensure the supervision, safety and treatment needs of the individual are met. The role will involve working as part of a multidisciplinary, cross-sectorial support team for an individual with high support needs.

Qualifications and Requirements

• The candidate must hold a certificate, diploma, or a degree in the Developmental Services, Personal Support Worker or in the Human Services program.
• Experience in the field of Mental health/developmental services
• Experience in the provision of individual support and crisis management
• Experience in the provision of trauma informed care
• Candidates without the specific education qualifications but have experience and skills that are directly related to the duties of the staff person, the program provided by the Alternative Care 4 Manager and the needs of the youth serviced by the Alternative Care 4 Manager.
• A First Nation, Inuk or Metis Elder, Knowledge Keeper, Healer, Medicine Person, Traditional Person, or Cultural Person who possesses, in that capacity, cultural knowledge and skills that are directly relevant to the program.
• Ability to work flexible hours and on-call shifts as determined by the Alternative Care 4 Manager or designate 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 insurance.
• Must hold a valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate.
• Must complete a satisfactory Criminal Records Search with a vulnerable sector check.
• Provide proof of a Negative TB Skin test, MMR vaccinations, and current tetanus vaccine.
• Be able to complete the Pre-Service Education Requirement.

Hours and Compensation

Hours of Work: 36 weekly

Salary Range: $26.48 to $30.70 hourly

How to 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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