1502: FAMILY WELLNESS WORKER

Northwest Employment Works; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused health organization is seeking a Family Wellness Worker in Thunder Bay. This full-time position centers on providing support to Anishinabek families. Responsibilities include guiding families, performing intake duties, and ensuring culturally appropriate care. Candidates must have post-secondary education in Indigenous Studies or related fields, along with experience in community-based services. Additional requirements include a Class G Driver’s License and willingness to work flexible hours. The closing date for applications is December 16th, 2025.

Benefits

OMERS Pension plan

Generous paid vacation time

Flexible schedule options

Benefit plan including healthcare and vision services

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in community-based models.
• Flexible hours and on-call availability required.
• Must have a valid Class G Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to families promoting safety and well-being.
• Complete kinship searches to facilitate permanency.
• Perform duties of Intake, Protection, and Emergency after Hours.

Skills

Experience with Anishinabek children and families

Community-based counseling

Cultural competence

Education

Post-secondary education in Indigenous Studies or Human Services

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

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

Closing Date: December 16th, 2025

Competition #: 1502

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Family Wellness Manager, the Family Wellness Worker will provide guidance and support to families to promote safety, success and well-being for families. The Family Wellness Worker is responsible for working with families that require additional support and guidance to maintain family unity or reunification in a manner that respects and incorporates the concept of family centered, culturally appropriate, and community-based care. The Family Wellness Worker will complete kinship searches to facilitate permanency with the intended outcome to prevent admission to care and to expedite the return of the children recently placed in care. The Family Wellness Worker is responsible for providing the protection of children by performing duties of Intake, Protection, and Emergency after Hours, and Kinship as required, in accordance with Provisions of Dilico Anishinabek Family Care’s Mikinaak Service Model, the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, Ministry Regulations and Standards, and Dilico Anishinabek Family Care policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Minimum post-secondary education: preference in area of Indigenous Studies or related Human Services diploma with a minimum 3 year of experience in community-based models. A combination of skills, education, and life learning specific to traditional knowledge may be considered.
• A minimum of two years’ experience with Anishinabek children, youth, individuals and families, preferably Child Welfare experience.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records 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 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 hours per week

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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