Travelling Alternative Care Worker

MTW Employment Services; Location (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Pension plan

Generous vacation time

Paid time off at Christmas

Health benefit plan

Job summary

MTW Employment Services is looking for an Alternative Care Worker in West Virginia, responsible for the protection and care of children through Alternative Care and Adoption duties. The role demands a Bachelor of Social Work or similar experience with Anishinabek families and flexibility with hours.

Qualified candidates should possess a Class G Driver’s License and adhere to relevant child welfare protocols. Dilico encourages applications from all qualified candidates and gives preference to Indigenous people.

Qualifications

• A three-year BSW is preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience with Anishinabek families.
• Must possess Class 'G' Driver’s License with liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide protection and care of children.
• Perform duties of Alternative Care and Adoption.
• Ensure compliance with Child and Family Services Act.

Skills

Experience with Anishinabek children and youth

Flexibility to work hours

Ability to travel

Class G Driver’s License

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

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 #: 1172

Position Overview:

The Alternative Care Worker is responsible for providing the protection and care of children by performing duties of Alternative Care and Adoption 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.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A three-year BSW is preferred
• A minimum two years experience with Anishinabek children, youth, individuals, families and communities
• Preferably Child Welfare experience
• 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, Vulnerable Sector Screen
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to travel regularly
• Ability 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

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