Traveling Child Welfare & Wellness Advocate

MTW Employment Services; Location (WV); On-site; USD 32,163 - 42,885; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional flexible schedule

OMERS Pension plan

Generous paid vacation time

Paid time off at Christmas

EFAP available to employees and families

Dental, healthcare, and vision services

Job summary

MTW Employment Services is seeking a Children's Wellness Worker responsible for the protection of children in care. The ideal candidate must have a minimum two-year Human Services Diploma and experience with Anishinabek children and families.

This full-time position requires regular travel and flexible hours. As an Indigenous Agency, Dilico encourages Indigenous applicants.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience with Anishinabek children, youth, individuals, and families.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search and Vulnerable Sector Search required.
• Candidates without specific education but with relevant experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide protection for children in care according to the Child and Family Services Act.
• Ensure all service needs of children in care are met.
• Work flexible hours and travel regularly.

Skills

Experience with Anishinabek children

Flexible working hours

Valid Class “G” Driver’s License

Access to a reliable vehicle

Education

Two-year Human Services Diploma

Three-year BSW

Tools

Criminal Records Search

Vulnerable Sector Search

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 – Permanent Full Time

Position Location: Regular travel between Thunder Bay and Longlac, ON (this position is not remote)

Competition #: 1335

Position Overview:

The Children’s Wellness Worker is responsible for providing the protection of children in care by performing duties as may be required, in accordance with provisions of the Child and Family Services Act, Ministry Regulations and Standards, Abuse Protocols, and Dilico Anishinabek Family Care policies and procedures. The Children’s Services Worker is responsible for ensuring that all of the service needs of children in care of the agency are met.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A minimum two-year Human Services Diploma is required. A three-year BSW is preferred
• A minimum two years experience with Anishinabek children, youth, individuals and families; preferably Child Welfare experience
• A satisfactory Criminal Records Search, Vulnerable Sector Search
• The ability to work flexible hours; travel regularly and act on an “on-call” basis
• A valid Class “G” Driver’s License; access to a reliable, personal vehicle
• $1,000,000 liability vehicle insurance
• 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

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