Position Overview:
Under the direction of the Children’s Wellness or District Child Welfare Service Manager, 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
- 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 Vulnerable Sector Check
- Required to work flexible hours, travel regularly and to act on an “on-call” basis as determined by the respective 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