1504: FHT REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE

Northwest Employment Works; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A social services organization in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a Children’s Wellness Worker. The successful candidate will be responsible for protecting children in care and ensuring their service needs are met according to relevant regulations. Applicants should possess a minimum two-year Human Services Diploma and experience with Anishinabek children and families. This is a full-time contract position based in Thunder Bay. Attractive benefits include a pension plan and generous paid vacation time.

Benefits

OMERS Pension plan

Competitive salaries

Generous paid vacation time

Paid time off at Christmas

EFAP

Healthcare and vision benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year Human Services Diploma required.
• Two years experience with Anishinabek children, youth, and families.
• Preferably have Child Welfare experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide protection for children in care per regulations.
• Ensure service needs of children in care are met.

Skills

Experience with Anishinabek children

Flexible hours

Effective communication

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 – Contract Full-Time (Upto 1 year)

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

Closing Date: January 06, 2026

Competition #: 1504

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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