Kinship Services Worker

MTW Employment Services; Longlac; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Longlac, ON is seeking a Kinship Services Support Worker to ensure the needs of children in kinship arrangements are met. Responsibilities include advocating for children and collaborating with service units. Candidates should have a Native Child and Family Services diploma and experience with Anishinabek people. This full-time role offers a chance to make a difference in the community while providing a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Optional Hybrid work schedule

OMERS Pension plan

Generous paid vacation time

Paid time off at Christmas

Healthcare and dental benefits

Qualifications

• A minimum Native Child and Family Services or Social Service Worker diploma is required.
• A four-year HBSW is preferred. A BA in a related discipline will also be considered.
• Must possess a Class “G” Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the needs of the child(ren) are met in kinship living arrangements.
• Advocate with the Intake Unit and/or Family Service Unit for children.
• Maintain a consistent focus on the needs of the child.

Skills

Child welfare experience

Experience with Anishinabek children

Flexible working hours

Education

Native Child and Family Services diploma

HBSW or BA in related discipline

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 #: 1085

Position Overview:

The Kinship Services Support Worker has the responsibility and duty to ensure the needs of the child(ren) are met in kinship living arrangements, when the child is not considered to be in care of the Agency. The Kinship Service Support Worker is responsible to maintain a consistent focus on the needs of the child and advocates with the Intake Unit and/or Family Service Unit to achieve permanency for children living with members of the child’s extended family or community.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A minimum Native Child and Family Services or Social Service Worker diploma is required
• A four-year HBSW is preferred. A BA in a related discipline will also be considered with a combination related work experience
• Child welfare experience preferred
• A minimum two years’ experience with Anishinabek children, youth, individuals and families
• 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
• 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, 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

If you experience issues with our online application system please apply directly at [e-mail] the competition number must be quoted in the email subject line.

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.