Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

The CWCM is responsible for providing children’s services and child protection services by performing Children’s Services, Intake and Ongoing Protection Services, in accordance with provisions of Dilico Anishinabek Family Care’s Mikinaak Service model, the Child and Family Services Act, Ministerial Regulations and Standards, protocols and policies and procedures. The CWCM will be readily available to cover vacant positions and provide service where need is identified.

The Alternative Care Worker is responsible for providing the protection and care of children by performing duties of Alternative Care and Adoption as may be required, in accordance with provisions of the Child and Family Services Act, Ministry Regulations and Standards, Abuse Protocols, and Dilico Anishinabek Family Care policies and procedures.  The Kinship Services Support Worker has the responsibility and duty to ensure the needs of the child(ren) are met in kinship living arrangements, when the child is not considered to be in care of the Agency.

The Youth Intensive Treatment Counsellor 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 Intensive Treatment Counsellor 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.

The Community Mental Health and Addictions Worker will provide clinical assessments, planning, treatment and counselling to children and their families, and consultations regarding community behavioural assessments and intervention. The primary responsibility is the provision of mental health and addictions counselling services with a wholistic approach for children and their families that is consistent with the vision, mission and core values established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care.

The SNAP Child and Family Counsellor (CFC) will ensure the current developmental, treatment, and psycho-social needs of children, youth, and families are met by actively participating in the provision of assessment and treatment.  (CFCs) have a sound understanding of the theories that inform the development and treatment of problem behaviours and emothional difficulties in latency-aged children and their families.

The Child and Youth Worker is responsible to ensure the current placement needs of youth in his/her care are met; to actively participate in the development of a plan of care and/or with carrying out the plan for each youth placed in the group home; and to provide the case work for youth in the group home.

The Casual Cook will ensure that nutritious and well-balanced meals are planned, prepared and provided for the clients accessing the Adult Treatment Center services of Dilico Anishinabek Family Care.

Under the direction of the Developmental Services Manager or designate, the Adult Life Skills Counsellor will ensure the supervision, safety, and support of individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental health diagnosis in a group home setting for up to 3 young adults.  The position also includes helping these individuals grow and develop their rational decision-making skills as well as foster and develop basic life skills, knowledge and meaningful relationships while waiting to be transferred to the Developmental Services Ontario program (DSO).

The Community and Personal Support Worker is a multi-functional para-professional who is responsible for the delivery of in-home support and personal care to ill, frail, handicapped and disabled persons of all ages so that they may remain independent in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. 

Under the direction of the District Child Welfare Service Manager, the Casual District Administrative Assistant will perform general secretarial and clerical duties by ensuring efficient, smooth operation of the unit; provide reception duties and ensure that all individuals contacting the agency are greeted in a polite, helpful, and courteous manner.

Under the direction of the District Child Welfare Service Manager, the Casual District Administrative Assistant will perform general secretarial and clerical duties by ensuring efficient, smooth operation of the unit; provide reception duties and ensure that all individuals contacting the agency are greeted in a polite, helpful, and courteous manner.

The Residential Worker is responsible for establishing a safe nurturing family setting environment in an agency operated foster home setting. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide parent model care for a child that is consistent with the philosophy, approach, goals, and learning environment established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care.

The Support Service Worker is a multi-functional paraprofessional who is responsible for the delivery of in home support and personal care to ill, frail, handicapped and disabled persons of all ages so that they may remain independent in their homes and communities for as long as possible.

Intensive Treatment Services–School-Based is a partnership with Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board (TBCDSB). The program provides culturally relevant Children’s Mental Health services and supports for Anishinabek students who are experiencing difficulty functioning in their home school environment due to cross-cultural, social, emotional and/or trauma related needs. The goal of the program is to increase students’ strengths and decrease areas of need through a culturally informed approach. Students receive academic instruction with a focus on language and math while in the program. The program aims to provide students with individualized goals to support stabilization and successful reintegration back to their home school. An emphasis will be placed on transference of skills learned. The program also offers supports to students’ families concurrently to reduce risk factors and increase protective factors for both the school and home environment.

Under the direction of the Post Treatment Manager, the Casual Residential Addiction Worker will carry out programming and lectures as per schedule; facilitate groups; orientate new clients to the center and program, transport clients to essential appointments (i.e. medical appointments); maintain daily recording in log book; case notes; ensures the safety and well-being of the clients, and the security of the center in the provision of programming.

The Community and Personal Support Worker is a multi-functional para-professional who is responsible for the delivery of in-home support and personal care to ill, frail, handicapped and disabled persons of all ages so that they may remain independent in their own homes and communities for as long as possible

The Community and Personal Support Worker is a multi-functional para-professional who is responsible for the delivery of in-home support and personal care to ill, frail, handicapped and disabled persons of all ages so that they may remain independent in their own homes and communities for as long as possible

The Community and Personal Support Worker is a multi-functional para-professional who is responsible for the delivery of in-home support and personal care to ill, frail, handicapped and disabled persons of all ages so that they may remain independent in their own homes and communities for as long as possible.

The Child and Youth Worker is responsible to ensure the current placement needs of youth in his/her care are met; to actively participate in the development of a plan of care and/or with carrying out the plan for each youth placed in the group home; and to provide the case work for youth in the group home.

The Developmental Support Worker supports children and families who have a child or children with a developmental disability and to help them reach the child’s full potential. The Developmental Support Worker supports the family’s role as caregiver by assisting the family in addressing crisis, and assisting the family with understanding the individual needs of the identified child or children.

The Community and Personal Support Worker is a multi-functional para-professional who is responsible for the delivery of in-home support and personal care to ill, frail, handicapped and disabled persons of all ages so that they may remain independent in their own homes and communities for as long as possible.

The Casual Prime Worker is responsible for transporting and supporting children receiving child welfare services.  The primary responsibility of this position is to provide care for the child and youth that is consistent with the philosophy, approach, goals and learning environment established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care.

The Casual Prime Worker is responsible for transporting and supporting children receiving child welfare services.  The primary responsibility of this position is to provide care for the child and youth that is consistent with the philosophy, approach, goals and learning environment established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care.

The Casual Prime Worker is responsible for transporting and supporting children receiving child welfare services.  The primary responsibility of this position is to provide care for the child and youth that is consistent with the philosophy, approach, goals and learning environment established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care.

The Casual Prime Worker is responsible for transporting and supporting children receiving child welfare services.  The primary responsibility of this position is to provide care for the child and youth that is consistent with the philosophy, approach, goals and learning environment established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care.

The Casual Prime Worker is responsible for transporting and supporting children receiving child welfare services.  The primary responsibility of this position is to provide care for the child and youth that is consistent with the philosophy, approach, goals and learning environment established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care.

The Prevention/Aftercare Worker (Mobile) will facilitate educational and recreational group sessions, in addition to referral, liaison and capacity building services with community support resources, for clients who have previously completed treatment either at Dilico’s Adult Residential Treatment Centre or elsewhere. Aftercare services will be provided consistent with the philosophy, approach, goals and learning environment established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care.

Under the direction of the District Mental Health and Addictions Services Manager, the District Mental Health Forensic Adult Case Manager is responsible for the continuous implementation of the case management system. This includes ensuring regular, appropriate documentation on all clinical files; regular conferencing/reviews of relevant cases; evaluating system effectiveness and recommending necessary changes; ensuring the current development, treatment,and psycho-social needs of adults in care are met by participating in the provision of assessment and counselling. Priority is to be given to clients who are a part of the forensic mental health system, that is clients receiving services for mental health or addictions and involved or at risk of being involved with the criminal justice system. The primary responsibility is to ensure the provision of case management and counselling services for adults that is consistent with the philosophy, policies and standards established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care.

The Kinship Services Support Worker has the responsibility and duty to ensure the needs of the child(ren) are met in kinship living arrangements, when the child is not considered to be in care of the Agency. The Kinship Service Support Worker is responsible to maintain a consistent focus on the needs of the child and advocates with the Intake Unit and/or Family Service Unit to achieve permanency for children living with members of the child’s extended family or community.

The Community & Personal Support Worker is a multi-functional para-professional who is responsible for the delivery of in-home support and personal care to ill, frail, handicapped and disabled persons of all ages so that they may remain independent in their own homes and communities for as long as possible.

The CWCM is responsible for providing children’s services and child protection services by performing Children’s Services, Intake and Ongoing Protection Services, in accordance with provisions of Dilico Anishinabek Family Care’s Mikinaak Service model, the Child and Family Services Act, Ministerial Regulations and Standards, protocols and policies and procedures. The CWCM will be readily available to cover vacant positions and provide service where need is identified.

The Case Aide is responsible for providing support for any child receiving child welfare services and assists in carrying out the plan for the child and family. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide care for the child and youth that is consistent with the philosophy, approach, goals and learning environment established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care.

The Family Wellness Worker will provide guidance and support to families in order to promote safety, success and well-being for families. The Family Wellness Worker is responsible to work with families that require additional support and guidance in order 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 CWCM will be based in the city of Thunder Bay, with regular travel to district communities. The CWCM is responsible for providing children’s services and child protection services by performing Children’s Services, Intake and Ongoing Protection Services, in accordance with provisions of Dilico Anishinabek Family Care’s Mikinaak Service model, the Child and Family Services Act, Ministerial Regulations and Standards, protocols and policies and procedures. The CWCM will be readily available to cover vacant positions and provide service where need is identified. 

The CWCM will be based in the city of Thunder Bay, with regular travel to district communities. The CWCM is responsible for providing children’s services and child protection services by performing Children’s Services, Intake and Ongoing Protection Services, in accordance with provisions of Dilico Anishinabek Family Care’s Mikinaak Service model, the Child and Family Services Act, Ministerial Regulations and Standards, protocols and policies and procedures. The CWCM will be readily available to cover vacant positions and provide service where need is identified. 

Under the direction of the District Mental Health and Addictions Services Manager, the District Adult Mental Health Case Manager is responsible for the continuous implementation of the case management system.  This includes ensuring regular, appropriate documentation on all clinical files; regular conferencing/reviews of relevant cases; evaluating system effectiveness and recommending necessary changes; ensuring the current development, treatment, and psycho-social needs of adults in care are met by participating in the provision of assessment and counselling.  Priority is given to clients who may be high risk and have complex needs that are multidisciplinary in nature, i.e. clients who are at risk of being hospitalized.  Liaison and bridging of mental health and addictions services between the in-patient hospitals based programs, residential services and the services in the community are a priority.  The primary responsibility is to ensure the provision of case management and counselling services for adults that is consistent with the philosophy, policies and standards established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care. The District Adult Mental Health Case Manager will be responsible for the implementation of integrated services delivery from the point of intake to discharge for all assigned adults receiving services.

The Family Wellness Worker will provide guidance and support to families in order to promote safety, success and well-being for families. The Family Wellness Worker is responsible to work with families that require additional support and guidance in order 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.

The Mobile Crisis Response Worker is primarily responsible to act as a first response intervention for mental health and/or addictions related crisis where the individual requests or is deemed in need of mental health/addictions crisis response intervention. The worker will assist in deescalating the acuity of the crisis, support the individual to stabilize, and link the individual to local mental health and addictions services as required. Secondary to that, where necessary, the worker will provide follow-up brief intervention support to service recipients.

The Residential Support Worker will monitor clients at regular intervals and provide care and support to clients; nights, weekends and during special outings/events. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide support to the residents at the Family Healing Wellness Centre.

The Youth Intensive Treatment Counsellor 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 Intensive Treatment Counsellor 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.

The Residential Support Worker will monitor clients at regular intervals and provide care and support to clients; nights, weekends and during special outings/events. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide support to the residents at the Family Healing Wellness Centre.

The Children’s Wellness Worker is responsible for providing the protection of children in care by performing duties as may be required, in accordance with provisions of the Child and Family Services Act, Ministry Regulations and Standards, Abuse Protocols, and Dilico Anishinabek Family Care policies and procedures. The Children’s Services Worker is responsible for ensuring that all of the service needs of children in care of the agency are met.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Developmental Support Worker supports children and families who have a child or children with a developmental disability and to help them reach the child’s full potential. The Developmental Support Worker supports the family’s role as caregiver by assisting the family in addressing crisis, and assisting the family with understanding the individual needs of the identified child or children.

The In-City Mental Health Case Manager is responsible for the continuous implementation of the case management system. This includes ensuring regular, appropriate documentation on all clinical files; regular conferencing/reviews of relevant cases; evaluating system effectiveness and recommending necessary changes; ensuring the current development, treatment, and psycho-social needs of adults in care are met by participating in the provision of assessment and counselling.

The Psychometrist carries out duties as a member of a multi-disciplinary team within the Clinical Services Program. The Psychometrist must have experience and a strong interest in working with Anishinabek people. Responsibilities include administering psychological tests to children, youth, adults, families and affiliated First Nation communities; as well as to programs within the Agency as required. Clinical supervision will be provided by the Agency’s lead Psychologist. Duties include but are not limited to performing psychological testing.

The Intensive Child & Family Worker exists to keep families together. It supports the family’s role as caregiver by supporting the family members emotionally throughout the treatment process, assisting the family in addressing crisis, and helping the family understand the treatment needs of the identified child or children.

Under the direction of the Youth Outreach Service Manager and/or Youth Outreach Team Leader, the Youth Outreach Worker is responsible for promoting engagement of at-risk youth and their families in community and increasing youth access to opportunities.  Youth Outreach activities occur off-site in high priority communities and/or neighbourhood locations or settings.  Responsibilities focus on referral services for at-risk youth and include the support and encouragement necessary to help youth make use of those referrals.  The Youth Outreach Worker facilitates youth movement through traditional and/or non-traditional support or emergency services to case management, housing, education and/or employment.  This position requires regular evening hours and flexible scheduling.

Under the direction of the Youth Outreach Service Manager and/or Youth Outreach Team Leader, the Youth Outreach Worker is responsible for promoting engagement of at-risk youth and their families in community and increasing youth access to opportunities.  Youth Outreach activities occur off-site in high priority communities and/or neighbourhood locations or settings.  Responsibilities focus on referral services for at-risk youth and include the support and encouragement necessary to help youth make use of those referrals.  The Youth Outreach Worker facilitates youth movement through traditional and/or non-traditional support or emergency services to case management, housing, education and/or employment.  This position requires regular evening hours and flexible scheduling.