Child & Youth Worker

Job summary

The Child & Youth Worker provides direct support through case management, individual counselling, and therapeutic group programming. They coordinate services from intake to discharge while developing individualized support plans that promote social, emotional, and cultural well-being.

Job details

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 (18 month contract) Position Location: Thunder Bay, ON (this position is not remote) Closing Date: Until Filled Competition #: 1677 Description: Counselling Services provides culturally responsive counselling support to children, youth, and families through an Indigenous trauma-informed framework that integrates counselling, cultural, and land-based approaches. Grounded in a relationship-based philosophy of care that recognizes relationships as the foundation of healing and wellness, the program is built on the principles of mutual respect and trust, collaboration and partnership, understanding context, and reciprocity. This role provides direct support to children, youth, and families through case management, behaviour support programming, individual counselling, parenting and family support, and therapeutic group programming. The Child & Youth Care Worker coordinates and integrates services from intake to discharge, ensuring children, youth, and families receive responsive, culturally grounded, and trauma-informed care. Working collaboratively with children, families, caregivers, community partners, and multidisciplinary teams, the Child & Youth Care Worker develops and implements individualized support plans that promote social, emotional, behavioural, and cultural well-being. Through one-to-one counselling, family and parenting interventions, behaviour support strategies, and group-based programming, the role strengthens resilience, enhances coping skills, fosters healthy relationships, and supports positive outcomes for children and youth within the context of their families, communities, and cultures. Qualifications * Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or a related field * An equivalent of education, training and experience may be considered * Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children, youth, and families in community, mental health, child and family services, education, or related settings * Ability to work flexible hours * Valid Class G Driver’s License and access to a vehicle * Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search * First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain) Hours of Work: 32.5 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 Worker provides direct support through case management, individual counselling, and therapeutic group programming. They coordinate services from intake to discharge while developing individualized support plans that promote social, emotional, and cultural well-being.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a diploma or bachelor's degree in a related field and possess at least two years of experience working with children, youth, and families. A valid Class G driver's license and a criminal record check with a vulnerable sector search are also required.

Benefits

• Pension plan • Competitive salaries • Paid vacation time • Paid time off at Christmas • Employee and family assistance program • Dental services • Healthcare services • Vision services

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Case management
• Behaviour support
• Individual counselling
• Family support
• Parenting support
• Therapeutic group programming
• Trauma-informed care
• Indigenous cultural approaches
• Relationship-based care
• Crisis intervention
• Social work
• Psychology
• Child and youth care
• First aid
• CPR
• Community Mental Health
• Trauma Informed Approaches
• Time Off Management
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Resilience
• Valid Driver's License
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Working With Children
• Case Management
• Social Work
• Child And Family Services
• Family Support
• 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