Classroom Clinical Assistant

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
• 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
• A chance to make a difference in the community

Positions Available: 1 – Full-Time Position

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

Closing Date: November 11, 2025

Competition #: 1477

Position Overview:

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 Program Manager, the Classroom Clinical Assistant is responsible to provide culturally relevant Children's Mental Health services and supports for assigned students enrolled in the Intensive Treatment Services–School-Based by working collaboratively with the Clinical Lead.

This position will provide services in a manner that 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.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A Bachelor Degree of Indigenous Learning, Social Work, or Psychology is required.
• three years related experience working with Anishinabek children/youth/families;
• three years experience working in a school-based service or providing special education programming;
• three years experience providing clinical interventions in a school-based stetting.
• satisfactory Criminal Records Search;
• must possess a valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate or be willing to obtain one;
• in relation to service requirements, as determined by the Day Treatment Services Manager or designate;
• ability to work flexible hours;
• work at an alternate agency site in same role for the duration of shift;
• must possess a Class "G" Driver's License and have access to a personal vehicle;
• must complete a medical and receive the required immunizations as recommended by the local Medical Officer of Health;
• must participate in cultural, social, recreational program activities;
• must participate in and qualify for certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

Training provided by the agency. Must be able to perform/implement physical restraint(s) as per Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training and in accordance with the agency Policies and Procedures.

Hours of Work: 32.5 hours per week

Please apply directly

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Dilico gives preference to Anishinabek people.