1675: CHILD WELLNESS WORKER

Northwest Employment Works; Neebing; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

OMERS Pension plan

Competitive salary

Paid vacation time

Christmas-time paid time off

EFAP

Benefits: dental/health/vision

Community impact

Job summary

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care in Thunder Bay, ON is seeking a Children’s Wellness Worker to protect children in care under the Children’s Services framework. You will work under the guidance of the Children’s Wellness or District Child Welfare Service Manager and contribute to meeting the service needs of children in care.

The role requires a two-year Human Services diploma (BSW preferred), two years of related experience, and the ability to travel and work on-call as needed.

Qualifications

• Two-year Human Services Diploma required; a three-year BSW preferred.
• Two years of experience with Anishinabek children, youth, individuals and families; child welfare preferred.
• Criminal Records Search including Vulnerable Sector Check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide protection of children in care under the Children’s Services framework.
• Perform duties as required per Child and Family Services Act and agency policies.
• Ensure service needs of children in care are met and documented.

Skills

Flexibility

On-call availability

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Diploma in Human Services

BSW (preferred)

Tools

G Class Driver's License

Personal vehicle

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: 2 - Contracts

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

Competition #: 1675

Closing Date: September 1, 2026

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 hours per week

Salary Range:

$33.48 To $42.41 Hourly

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