1498: CHILD WELLNESS WORKER

Northwest Employment Works; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a Children's Wellness Worker to ensure the protection of children in care. The role requires a minimum of a two-year Human Services Diploma and two years of experience working with Anishinabek children, youth, and families. The position is permanent full-time, based in Thunder Bay, with weekly hours of 32.5. Strong candidates display flexibility in work hours and a valid Class G Driver’s License. Competitive salaries and benefits are offered.

Benefits

OMERS Pension plan

Generous paid vacation time

Health and dental benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year Human Services Diploma required, three-year BSW preferred.
• Two years experience with Anishinabek children, youth, and families.
• Candidates without specific education will be considered if they have relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide protection for children in care under respective guidelines.
• Ensure all service needs of children in care are met.

Skills

Experience with Anishinabek children

Flexibility to work hours

Strong communication skills

Education

Human Services Diploma

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Job description

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

Positions Available: 1 – Permanent Full Time Position

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

Closing Date: December 16, 2025

Competition #: 1498

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 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.
• 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

Please apply directly athttps://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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