Alternative Care Worker

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care • Thunder Bay, ON

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• A minimum two-year Human Services Worker Diploma
• A minimum two years experience with Anishinabek children, youth, individuals, families and communities
• 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

Nice To Haves

• A three-year BSW is preferred
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• Competitive salaries
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree