Youth Wellness Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS Pension

Generous vacation

Christmas PTO

EFAP

Health/dental/vision plan

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care is seeking a Youth Wellness Worker in Thunder Bay, ON to ensure daily needs of youth in care are met by delivering therapeutic activities within a 24-hour home setting.

You will work with the clinical team to maintain culturally grounded care that supports the social, emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing of youth and their families. The role requires Indigenous sensitivity, flexibility, and a commitment to community wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Indigenous learning degree or equivalent preferred; relevant diploma considered.
• Three years of experience with Anishinabek youth/families.
• Experience providing activity-based therapeutic interventions with youth.
• Criminal records search including vulnerable sector check required.
• Must have a valid Standard First Aid/CPR certificate or willing to obtain.
• Ability to work flexible hours and participate in on-call rotations.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily therapeutic opportunities in a 24-hour home setting.
• Collaborate with clinical team to align program delivery with goals.
• Support the wellbeing of children/youth and their families.

Skills

Youth experience

Mental health support

Cultural programming

On-call rotation

Flexible hours

Driver’s license

Education

Indigenous Learning Degree or BSW

Native Child and Family Worker / Social Service Worker diploma

Job description

• Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• 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

Positions Available: 3 - Permanent Full Time

Position Location: Thunder Bay, ON

Competition #: 1709

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Youth Intensive Treatment Services Manager, the Youth Wellness Worker will ensure daily needs of youth in care of the program are met by actively providing daily therapeutic opportunities in the twenty-four hour home setting. The Youth Wellness Worker is responsible to work collaboratively with the clinical team to ensure program delivery is consistent with the philosophy, approach, goals and learning environment established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care, which will ensure the cultural, social, emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing of children/youth and their families.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• An Indigenous Learning Degree, BSW or equivalent is preferred. Native Child and Family Worker, Social Service Worker or equivalent diploma with relevant work experience will be considered
• Three years related experience working with Anishinabek youth/families
• Three years experience providing activity-based therapeutic interventions to youth including cultural, land-based, recreational, prosocial
• Experience working with youth with mental health needs
• 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
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search; including a Vulnerable Sector Search
• Must possess a valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate or be willing to obtain one
• In relation to service requirements, as determined by the Manager or designate
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Work at an alternate agency site in same role for the duration of shift
• Must participate in program “On Call” rotation, as designated by Service Manager or designate
• Must possess a Class “G” Driver’s License and have access to a personal vehicle
• Must complete a medical and receive the required immunizations as recommended by the local Medical Officer of Health
• Must participate in cultural, social, recreational program activities
• Must participate in and qualify for certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
• Training provided by the agency. Must be able to perform/implement physical restraint(s) as per Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training and in accordance with the agency Policies and Procedures

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

200Anemki Place | Fort William First Nation | ON | P7J1L6