Youth Wellness Worker

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: 3 - Permanent Full Time

Position Location: Thunder Bay, ON

Closing Date: Until filled

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

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

Please apply directly at https://www.dilico.com/careers/

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

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