1056: FAMILY WELLNESS WORKER – LONGLAC

Northwest Employment Works; Longlac; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to community well-being as a Family Wellness Worker. In this impactful role, you will support families in maintaining unity and provide essential guidance to those in need. Your expertise in community-based models and understanding of Anishinabe culture will be crucial as you work to prevent family separation and promote reunification. With a flexible work schedule and competitive salary, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families while enjoying a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about community service and have the qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

OMERS Pension plan

Generous paid vacation time

Paid time off at Christmas

Benefit plan including dental and healthcare

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in community-based models required.
• Knowledge of Anishinabe culture and traditions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to families for safety and well-being.
• Conduct kinship searches to facilitate family reunification.

Skills

Community-based models

Cultural awareness

Anishinabe history and culture

Flexible working

Education

Post-secondary education in Indigenous Studies or Human Services

Tools

Personal vehicle

Class G Driver's License

Job description

Why should YOU choose Dilico?

• Optional Hybrid work schedule
• 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

Position Overview:

The Family Wellness Worker will provide guidance and support to families in order to promote safety, success and well-being for families. The Family Wellness Worker is responsible to work with families that require additional support and guidance in order to maintain family unity or reunification in a manner that respects and incorporates the concept of family centered, culturally appropriate, and community-based care. The Family Wellness Worker will complete kinship searches to facilitate permanency with the intended outcome to prevent admission to care and to expedite the return of the children recently placed in care. The Family Wellness Worker is responsible for providing the protection of children by performing duties of Intake, Protection, and Emergency after Hours, and Kinship as required, in accordance with Provisions of Dilico Anishinabek Family Care’s Mikinaak Service Model, the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, Ministry Regulations and Standards, and Dilico Anishinabek Family Care policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A minimum post-secondary education; preference in area of Indigenous Studies or related Human Services diploma with a minimum 3 year of experience in community-based models
• A combination of skills, education, and life learning specific to traditional knowledge may be considered
• An individual who is of Anishinabe ancestry with understanding, practice and sharing of Anishinabe history, culture, traditions, ceremonies and values is preferred
• A minimum two years experience with Anishinabek children, youth, individuals, families and communities
• 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
• A satisfactory Criminal Records Search
• Required to work flexible hours, travel regularly and to act on an “on-call” basis as determined by the respective Service Manager in relation to service requirements
• Must possess a Class “G” Driver’s License with $1 million liability insurance, possess a clean driving record and have access to a personal vehicle which will pass a safety inspection

Hours of Work:32.5 hours per week

Salary Range: $30.93 To $40.36 Hourly