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
Positions Available: 1 (18 month contract)
Position Location: Thunder Bay, ON (this position is not remote)
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 schedule
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)
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
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Attachments (1) Child Youth Care Worker Job Description January 2026.pdf

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📌 Child & Youth Worker (Ontario)
🏢 Dilico Anishinabek Family Care
📍 Ontario