Youth Wellness Worker

Position Location: Thunder Bay, ON

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

TF +1 855 623 8511 | T +1 807 623 8511