1607: INTENSIVE CHILD & FAMILY WORKER

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

OMERS Pension plan

Competitive salaries

Generous vacation time

Paid time off at Christmas

EFAP available

Dental/health/vision benefits

Job summary

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care in Thunder Bay is seeking an Intensive Child & Family Worker to support families and caregivers, addressing crises and the child’s treatment needs. The role works with a service team to help families remain healthy and effective caregivers by engaging primary caregivers, siblings, and extended family.

Most services are delivered in the family home and community across the Thunder Bay District.

Qualifications

• A minimum two-year Human Services Diploma is required.
• HBSW is preferred.
• Three or more years of direct service and counselling with parents and children, particularly Anishinabek clients, is required.
• Experience in working with Anishinabek children, families and communities.
• Training in Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) and Circle of Security (COS) is preferred.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search, including Vulnerable Sector Search.
• A valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate is recommended.
• Work flexible hours, according to the needs of families.
• Ability to travel to the District of Thunder Bay.
• Possess a valid Class “G” Driver’s License, have access to a personal vehicle, carry satisfactory liability insurance and produce a satisfactory driver’s record.

Responsibilities

• Keep families together by supporting caregivers through crises and addressing the child’s treatment needs.
• Work as part of a service team to help the family maintain or improve their ability to be a healthy caregiving system.
• Provide services mainly in the family home and in the community in the District of Thunder Bay.

Skills

Experience with Anishinabek families

Counselling experience

Triple P training

Circle of Security

Criminal Records Check

First Aid/CPR

Driver’s license

Travel readiness

Flexible hours

Education

Diploma in Human Services (2-year)

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 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 – Full-Time Permanent

Position Location: Thunder Bay

Closing Date: Until Filled

Competition #: 1607

Position Overview:

The goal of the Intensive Child & Family Worker is to keep families together. The worker supports caregivers, including their emotional needs, throughout the treatment process, by assisting the family in addressing crises, and helping the family understand the treatment needs of the child.

The Intensive Child & Family Worker works as part of a service team to help the family maintain or improve their ability to preserve itself as a healthy and effective caregiving system. The worker and team do this by engaging the primary caregivers, the siblings, and extended family or community members who have a vested interest in the wellbeing of the family.

The service is provided mostly in the family home and in the community in the District of Thunder Bay.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A minimum two-year Human Services Diploma is required. HBSW is preferred
  Three or more years of direct service and counselling with parents and children, particularly Anishinabek clients, is required.
• Experience in working with Anishinabek children, families and communities.
  Significant demonstrated experience in family intervention and / or group facilitation is required.
• Training in Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) and Circle of Security (COS) is preferred.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search, including Vulnerable Sector Search.
• A valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate is recommended.
• Work flexible hours, according to the needs of families.
• Ability to travel to the District of Thunder Bay
• Work in the homes and locations familiar to client families.
• Possess a valid Class “G” Driver’s License, have access to a personal vehicle, carry satisfactory liability insurance and produce a satisfactory driver’s record.

Hours of Work:32.5 weekly

“As an Indigenous Agency Dilico gives preference to Indigenous people.

Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.”

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

200 Anemki Place | Fort William First Nation | ON | P7J1L6

TF+1 855 623 8511 |T+1 807 623 8511