1464: ALTERNATIVE CARE WORKER

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

Job summary

A community service organization in Thunder Bay is seeking an Alternative Care Worker. The role involves providing alternative care resources for children admitted by apprehension, recruiting and training care parents, and developing innovative placements. A minimum of a two-year Human Services Worker Diploma is required along with experience in child welfare. The position is full-time and offers a chance to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

OMERS Pension plan

Generous paid vacation

Health benefits

Paid time off at Christmas

Qualifications

• A minimum two-year Human Services Worker Diploma is required.
• Minimum two years’ experience with Anishinabek children, youth, individuals, and families.
• Candidates without specific education but with relevant experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide alternative care resources for children admitted by apprehension.
• Recruit, assess, train, and support alternative care parents.
• Develop innovative placements for hard to serve children.

Skills

Experience with Anishinabek children and youth

Ability to work flexible hours

Clean driving record

Education

Human Services Worker Diploma

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Job description

Why should YOU choose Dilico?

• Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid vacation time
• 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
• A chance to make a difference in the community

Positions Available: 1 – Full Time

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

Closing Date: September 30th, 2025

Competition #: 1464

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the District Child Welfare Service Manager, the Alternative Care Worker is responsible for providing alternative care resources for all children admitted by apprehension, as temporary wards, as crown wards, by care by agreement, or a special needs agreement. The Alternative Care Worker is responsible for recruiting, assessing, training, supporting, and supervising alternative care parents and selecting appropriate placements for children. The Alternative Care Worker is involved in the development of innovative and individualized placements for hard to serve children, and an emergency receiving program which includes the combined use of agency owned and leased homes and alternative care parent owned homes. All duties shall be accomplished in accordance with provisions of the Child and Family Services Act, Ministry Regulations and Standards, and Dilico Anishinabek Family Care policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A minimum two-year Human Services Worker Diploma is required. A three-year BSW is preferred.
• 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 Vulnerable Sector Search;
• Required to work flexible hours, travel regularly and to act on an “on-call” basis as determined by the respective Service Manager in relation to service requirements;
• Must have a Class “G” Driver’s License, have a clean driving record, and have access to a personal vehicle which will pass a safety inspection.

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

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