Position Overview:
Under the direction of the designated Assistant Director of Child Welfare, the Family Wellness Manager is responsible for managing the delivery of Child Welfare services; provides direction and supervision to Child Wellness staff; ensures consistency of standards within the Agency鈥檚 Mikinaak Service Model so that services and programs express the policies and procedures of Dilico, and are within the legal framework of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA).
The Family Wellness Manager, in conjunction with the Senior Management Team, is responsible for ensuring the implementation of integrated service delivery from the initial point of contact to discharge for all children, youth, and families receiving services from Dilico.
Qualifications & Requirements:
-A minimum three (3) year BSW or other three (3) year Social Services Degree is required. A four (4) year HBSW is preferred. Candidates without the specific education qualifications, but who possess an appropriate combination of child welfare experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered.
-Three (3) years or more managerial experience in Child Welfare Protection Services
-Direct experience with Indigenous children, youth, families, and communities
-Excellent supervisory, planning, organization, problem-solving, decision-making, and inter-personal and leadership skills
Sound knowledge and understanding of the Differential Response Model, CYFSA, Young Offenders Act, the Mental Health Act, Alternative Care Regulations, Kinship and Customary Care Practices, Dilico's Mikinaak Service Model, and other related legislation in Children's Services
-Sound knowledge of human behaviour theories, child development, family dynamics and the ability to apply in assessment and planning
-Counselling skills and skills in teaching adults
-Ability to maintain confidentiality
-Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary Child Welfare Team
-Ability to liaise with other social service agencies
-Required to work shift work, flexible hours, travel regularly and to act on an "on-call" basis as determined by the respective Assistant Director of Child Welfare in relation to service requirements
-Must possess a valid Class 鈥淕鈥� Driver鈥檚 License and have access to a personal vehicle which will pass a safety inspection
-$1,000,000 liability vehicle insurance
-Valid Standard First Aid/CPR certificate
-Must complete a criminal records check, including Vulnerable Sector screening, satisfactory to Dilico
Why should you choose Dilico?
Optional Hybrid work schedule (This position is not remote)
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
