Family Wellness Worker at Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Family Support, Community-Based Care, Culturally Appropriate Practices, Kinship Searches, Child Protection, Intake Services, Emergency Services, Anishinabek Knowledge, Flexible Hours, Travel, Communication, Team Collaboration, Crisis Intervention, Cultural Competence, Family Unity, Reunification

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Why should YOU choose Dilico? * Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance * OMERS Pension plan available to all employees * Competitive salaries * 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: 1 – Contract ( 12 Month ) Position Location: Thunder Bay (this position is not remote) Closing Date: January 07, 2026 Competition #: 1506 Position Overview: Under the direction of the Family Wellness Manager, the Family Wellness Worker will provide guidance and support to families to promote safety, success and well-being for families. The Family Wellness Worker is responsible for working with families that require additional support and guidance to maintain family unity or reunification in a manner that respects and incorporates the concept of family centered, culturally appropriate, and community-based care. The Family Wellness Worker will complete kinship searches to facilitate permanency with the intended outcome to prevent admission to care and to expedite the return of the children recently placed in care. The Family Wellness Worker is responsible for providing the protection of children by performing duties of Intake, Protection, and Emergency after Hours, and Kinship as required, in accordance with Provisions of Dilico Anishinabek Family Care’s Mikinaak Service Model, the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, Ministry Regulations and Standards, and Dilico Anishinabek Family Care policies and procedures. Qualifications and Requirements: * Minimum post-secondary education: preference in area of Indigenous Studies or related Human Services diploma with a minimum 3 year of experience in community-based models. A combination of skills, education, and life learning specific to traditional knowledge may be considered. * A minimum of two years’ experience with Anishinabek children, youth, individuals and families, preferably Child Welfare experience. * Satisfactory Criminal Records Search. * 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 valid Class G Driver’s License and access to a reliable personal vehicle with $1 million dollar liability. Hours of Work: 32.5 hours per week Please apply directly at https://www.dilico.com/careers/ [https://www.dilico.com/careers/] 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. Dilico Anishinabek Family Care 200 Anemki Place | Fort William First Nation | ON | P7J1L6 TF +1 855 623 8511 | T +1 807 623 8511

Responsibilities

The Family Wellness Worker provides guidance and support to families to promote safety and well-being. They are responsible for kinship searches and ensuring the protection of children in accordance with relevant laws and policies.