Why should YOU choose Dilico?

- Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance

- OMERS Pension plan available to all employees

- 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

Number of Positions: 1 - Contract

Position Location: Thunder Bay, ON (this is not a remote position)

Competition #: 1679

Closing Date: September 1, 2026

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Family Wellness Manager, the Family Wellness Worker will provide guidance and support to families to promote safety, success and well-being for families.

The Family Wellness

Worker is responsible for working with families that require additional support and guidance to maintain family unity or reunification in a manner that respects and incorporates the concept of family centered, culturally appropriate, and community-based care.

The Family Wellness

Worker will complete kinship searches to facilitate permanency with the intended outcome to prevent admission to care and to expedite the return of the children recently placed in care.

The Family Wellness

Worker is responsible for providing the protection of children by performing duties of Intake, Protection, and Emergency after Hours, and Kinship as required, in accordance with Provisions of Dilico Anishinabek Family Care's Mikinaak Service Model, the Child, Youth and Family Services Act,



Ministry Regulations and Standards, and Dilico Anishinabek Family Care policies and procedures.

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Occupation Type: Social and community service workers

Total Positions: 1

Wage: $33.48 To $42.41 Hourly

Hours/Week: 32.5

Days of Work: n/a

Closing Date / Apply By: 9/1/2026

Start Date: n/a

Qualifications

- Minimum post-secondary education: preference in area of Indigenous Studies or related Human Services diploma with a minimum 3 year of experience in community-based models. A combination of skills, education, and life learning specific to traditional knowledge may be considered.

- An individual who is of Anishinabek ancestry with understanding, practice and sharing of Anishinabek history, culture, traditions, ceremonies and values is preferred.

- Satisfactory Criminal Records Search; including Vulnerable Sector Check.

- Required to work flexible schedule, travel regularly and to act on an "on-call" basis as determined by the respective Manager in relation to service requirements.

- Must possess a valid Class G Driver's License and access to a reliable personal vehicle with $1 million dollar liability.

Hours of Work: 32.5 hours per week

Salary Range: $33.48 To $42.41 Hourly

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

📌 1679: FAMILY WELLNESS WORKER (Northeastern Ontario)
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