Child Wellness Worker

MTW Employment Services; Longlac; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Children’s Wellness Worker to ensure the protection and well-being of children in care. This permanent full-time position requires a compassionate individual with a strong background in human services and experience with Anishinabek children and families. You will play a crucial role in meeting the service needs of children while adhering to regulatory standards. The organization values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, especially those from the Anishinabek community. Join a team committed to making a positive impact in the community and enjoy a supportive work environment with flexible scheduling options.

Benefits

OMERS Pension plan

Generous paid vacation time

Paid time off at Christmas

Flexible work schedule

EFAP for employees and families

Comprehensive benefit plan

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience with Anishinabek children and families.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search and Vulnerable Sector Search required.

Responsibilities

• Protect children in care by fulfilling duties per Child and Family Services Act.
• Ensure all service needs of children in agency care are met.

Skills

Experience with Anishinabek children

Child Welfare knowledge

Flexible working hours

On-call availability

Education

Two-year Human Services Diploma

Three-year BSW

Tools

Driver's License Class G

Personal vehicle

Job description

• Optional Hybrid work schedule (This position is not remote)
• Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• 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 – Permanent Full Time

Position Location: Longlac, ON

Competition #: 1335

Position Overview:

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 of 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
• A satisfactory Criminal Records Search, Vulnerable Sector Search
• The ability to work flexible hours; travel regularly and 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
• 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

Hours of Work: 32.5 hours per week

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.