Child & Youth Worker

Dilico-Anishinabek-Family-Care; Thunder Bay; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

OMERS Pension

Paid vacation

Christmas time off

EFAP

Dental/Health/Vision

Community impact

Job summary

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care in Thunder Bay, ON is seeking a Child & Youth Care Worker to provide direct support to children, youth and families within an Indigenous trauma-informed framework. The role coordinates services from intake to discharge and develops individualized plans that promote social, emotional, behavioural, and cultural well-being.

You will work collaboratively with families, caregivers and community partners, delivering one-to-one counselling, family interventions, and group

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or a related field
• Equivalent of education, training and experience may be considered
• Minimum of two years of experience working with children, youth, and families in community, mental health, child and family services, education, or related settings
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Valid Class G Driver’s License and access to a vehicle
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
• First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain)

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and integrates services from intake to discharge.
• Provides case management, behaviour support programming, individual counselling, parenting and family support, and therapeutic group programming.
• Develops and implements individualized support plans to promote social, emotional, behavioural, and cultural well-being.
• Collaborates with children, families, caregivers, community partners and multidisciplinary teams.
• Delivers one-to-one counselling, family and parenting interventions, and group-based programming to strengthen resilience and healthy relationships.

Skills

Flexible hours

Driver's license

First Aid/CPR

Criminal Record Check

Education

CYC degree

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

• 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 (18 month contract)

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

Competition #: 1677

Description:

Counselling Services provides culturally responsive counselling support to children, youth, and families through an Indigenous trauma-informed framework that integrates counselling, cultural, and land-based approaches. Grounded in a relationship-based philosophy of care that recognizes relationships as the foundation of healing and wellness, the program is built on the principles of mutual respect and trust, collaboration and partnership, understanding context, and reciprocity.

This role provides direct support to children, youth, and families through case management, behaviour support programming, individual counselling, parenting and family support, and therapeutic group programming. The Child & Youth Care Worker coordinates and integrates services from intake to discharge, ensuring children, youth, and families receive responsive, culturally grounded, and trauma-informed care. Working collaboratively with children, families, caregivers, community partners, and multidisciplinary teams, the Child & Youth Care Worker develops and implements individualized support plans that promote social, emotional, behavioural, and cultural well-being. Through one-to-one counselling, family and parenting interventions, behaviour support strategies, and group-based programming, the role strengthens resilience, enhances coping skills, fosters healthy relationships, and supports positive outcomes for children and youth within the context of their families, communities, and cultures.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or a related field
• An equivalent of education, training and experience may be considered
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children, youth, and families in community, mental health, child and family services, education, or related settings
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Valid Class G Driver’s License and access to a vehicle
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
• First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain)

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[phone] | T [phone]

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Child Youth Care Worker Job Description January 2026.pdf