Alternative Care Worker

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care is seeking an Alternative Care Worker to provide essential protection and care for children. This role involves adherence to province regulations, community interaction, and requires a diploma in human services. The position offers a flexible work schedule, competitive salary, and the chance to make a significant impact within the community. Interested candidates should apply by July 15, 2025.

Benefits

OMERS Pension plan

Competitive salaries

Generous paid vacation time

Paid time off during Christmas

EFAP for employees and families

Benefit plan including dental and healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience with Anishinabek children, youth, and families.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search required.
• Travel regularly and act on an 'on-call' basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide protection and care of children according to the Child and Family Services Act.
• Perform duties of Alternative Care and Adoption as required.
• Follow Dilico Anishinabek Family Care policies and procedures.

Skills

Child Welfare Experience

Experience with Anishinabek communities

Ability to work flexible hours

Valid Class 'G' Driver’s License

Education

Human Services Worker Diploma

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Job description

Why should YOU choose Dilico?

• Optional Hybrid work schedule (This position is not remote)
• 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: 2 - Up to 12 Months Contract Closing Date: July 15, 2025

Competition #: 1168

Position Overview

The Alternative Care Worker is responsible for providing the protection and care of children by performing duties of Alternative Care and Adoption 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.

Qualifications And Requirements

• A minimum two-year Human Services Worker 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 child welfare experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered
• A satisfactory Criminal Records Search, vulnerable sector search
• The ability to work flexible hours
• Travel regularly and to act on an “on-call” basis
• A valid Class “G” Driver’s License
• Access to a reliable, personal vehicle
• $1,000,000 liability vehicle insurance
  
  

Hours of Work: 32.5 hours per week

Please apply directly at https://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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