Support Worker

DILICO ANISHINABEK FAMILY CARE; Thunder Bay; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS Pension plan

Generous paid vacation

Paid time off at Christmas

EFAP available

Health/dental/vision benefits

Community-focused role

Job summary

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care is hiring a full-time Alternative Care 4 Residential Support Worker in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The role supports an individual with high needs, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety, supervision, and appropriate treatment.

Qualifications include a relevant certificate/degree in Developmental Services or related field and experience in crisis management, trauma-informed care, and mental health services.

Qualifications

• Must hold a certificate, diploma, or degree in Developmental Services, Personal Support Worker or Human Services.
• Experience in mental health or developmental services.
• Experience in individual support and crisis management.
• Experience in trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, ensure safety and meet treatment needs of the individual.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary, cross-sectorial support team.
• Meet the needs of individuals with high support requirements.

Skills

Crisis management

Trauma-informed care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

On-call availability

Education

Developmental Services/PSW/Human Services degree

Job description

ALTERNATIVE CARE 4 RESIDENTIAL Full-Time Hourly Thunder Bay, ON, CA 1 Attachments

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1755

Salary Range: $27.14 To $34.38 Hourly

Why should YOU choose Dilico?

• 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 – Full-Time Position

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

Competition #: 1755

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Alternative Care 4 Manager or designate, the Support worker will ensure the supervision, safety and treatment needs of the individual are met. The role will involve working as part of a multidisciplinary, cross-sectorial support team for an individual with high support needs.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• The candidate must hold a certificate, diploma, or a degree in the Developmental Services, Personal Support Worker or in the Human Services program.


• Experience in the field of Mental health/developmental services


• Experience in the provision of individual support and crisis management


• Experience in the provision of trauma informed care


• Candidates without the specific education qualifications but have experience and skills that are directly related to the duties of the staff person, the program provided by the Alternative Care 4 Manager and the needs of the youth serviced by the Alternative Care 4 Manager.


• A First Nation, Inuk or Metis Elder, Knowledge Keeper, Healer, Medicine Person, Traditional Person, or Cultural Person who possesses, in that capacity, cultural knowledge and skills that are directly relevant to the program.


• Ability to work flexible hours and on-call shifts as determined by the Alternative Care 4 Manageror designate in relation to service requirements.


• Must possess a valid Class G Driver’s License and access to a reliable personal. Vehicle with $1 million-dollar liability insurance.


• Must hold a valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate.


• Must complete a satisfactory Criminal Records Search with a vulnerable sector check.


• Provide proof of a Negative TB Skin test, MMR vaccinations, and current tetanus vaccine.


• Be able to complete the Pre-Service Education Requirement.

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