Child & Youth Worker

Job summary

The Child & Youth Care Worker provides individual therapeutic support, case management, and group programming to children, youth, and families. They are responsible for coordinating integrated services from initial assessment through to discharge while ensuring culturally responsive and trauma-informed care.

Job details

Hourly Salary: $27.14 - $34.38 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 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 Positions Available: 1 Full-Time Position Position Location: Thunder Bay, ON (this position is not remote) Closing Date: November 10, 2026 Competition #: 1651 Description: Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Child & Youth Care Worker will ensure that the developmental, treatment, and psycho-social needs of children, youth, and families are met through active involvement in assessment and therapeutic interventions. The primary responsibility of this role is to provide a combination of individual service delivery, case management, and group programming support to children, youth, and families, in alignment with the philosophy, values, and goals of Dilico Anishinabek Family Care. This work supports the overall social, emotional, and physical well-being of clients within a culturally responsive and supportive environment. The Child & Youth Care Worker is responsible for coordinating the delivery of integrated services from initial assessment through to discharge, ensuring comprehensive and consistent care for all assigned clients receiving services from the agency. Key Responsibilities * Provide individual therapeutic support to children and youth using developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed approaches * Deliver direct, relationship-based support in home, school, and community settings * Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized behaviour support and skill-building programs * Coordinate case management and contribute to integrated service planning * Engage and support families through counselling, education, advocacy, and system navigation * Complete assessments, care plans, clinical documentation, and discharge summaries in a timely and professional manner * Collaborate with schools, community agencies, and Ministry-aligned services to ensure coordinated care * Apply culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strength-based practices in all aspects of service delivery Qualifications * Diploma in Child & Youth Care (CYC) or a related field, or a combination of equivalent education and experience * Experience providing counselling and therapeutic support to children and youth is an asset * Experience working with Indigenous children, youth, and families is preferred * Knowledge of trauma-informed, culturally safe, and strength-based approaches * Strong counselling, interpersonal, and communication skills * Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends, as required * Travel within the service area to provide community-based support and attend meetings as required * Valid Class G Driver’s License and reliable access to a vehicle * Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening * Current First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain Hours of Work: 36 weekly Please apply directly at https://www.dilico.com/careers/ [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

What you’ll do

The Child & Youth Care Worker provides individual therapeutic support, case management, and group programming to children, youth, and families. They are responsible for coordinating integrated services from initial assessment through to discharge while ensuring culturally responsive and trauma-informed care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a diploma in Child & Youth Care or a related field and possess a valid Class G Driver’s License. Experience working with Indigenous children and families is preferred, along with a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• OMERS Pension plan
• Competitive salaries
• Paid vacation time
• Paid time off at Christmas
• EFAP
• Dental services
• Healthcare services
• Vision services

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• assessment · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Child and youth care
• Case management
• Therapeutic interventions
• Trauma-informed care
• Behaviour support
• Counselling
• Clinical documentation
• Crisis intervention
• Advocacy
• System navigation
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Assessment
• First Aid
• CPR
• Clinical Documentation
• Therapeutic Interventions
• Trauma Informed Approaches
• Professionalism
• Time Off Management
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Discharge Summaries
• Case Management
• Communication
• Integrated Care
• Program Management
• Service Planning
• Therapeutic Support Staff
• Trauma Care

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Education
• Child and Youth Worker
• Family / School / General Social Worker
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Child, Family, and School Social Workers

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