Child Protection Worker-Intake: Permanent

Catholic Children's Aid Society of Hamilton•Hamilton, ON

7d•CA$65,298 - CA$88,617•Onsite

About The Position

The Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton is seeking a Child Protection Worker-Intake Worker for the Child & Family Protection Unit on a full-time permanent basis. This role involves the Intake function and requires the successful applicant to be an authorized Child Protection Worker. The agency is guided by Catholic values and teachings, serving children, youth, and families in the Hamilton community to ensure their safety and well-being, strengthen families, and nurture lifelong relationships. The agency is committed to a diverse workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, especially those who can offer different perspectives and contribute to a diversification of ideas. Qualified candidates must possess the skills and knowledge to work with a diverse population and understand how inequities are perpetuated and how to address them.

Requirements

MSW or BSW is preferred; consideration will be given for a relevant undergraduate university degree or social services college degree with a combination of education and experience.
1-3 years of experience in a child welfare agency is desired; candidate must be an authorized Child Protection Worker.
Demonstrated experience and skills working with diverse ethnic and racial communities.
Demonstrated capacity and ability in the following areas: Forensic and clinical interviewing, reasoning and assessment skills; Work effectively and strategically in a multi-disciplinary team; Superior communication and presentation skills; Ability to liaise and bridge services; Excellent crisis intervention skills; Excellent time management skills.
It is essential that the incumbent be comfortable with engaging and working with individuals reluctant to receiving service from the agency.
Demonstrated skills in psycho-social assessment, ability to plan and implement a variety of interventions, make differential use of various treatment modalities and counseling practices.
An understanding of social casework principles as they relate to service delivery to families and children. Experience working with children and families facing multiple challenges.
Ability to write timely, clear, concise case notes, recordings and reports.
Effective time management skills, conducting investigations in a timely manner and completing administrative tasks within specified deadlines.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain open, trusting and approachable relationships with adolescents through outreach and youth engagement strategies.
Ability to effectively engage with families, youth, and children.
Knowledge and commitment to anti-oppressive/anti-racist philosophy.
Computer literate with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft office.
Demonstrates a commitment to, and work ethic in, leadership and role models behaviours that demonstrates the Mission and Vision of the Catholic Children’s Aid Society.
Able to affirm and integrate in the delivery of services the Society values which reflect the Agency’s Catholic faith, heritage, culture and traditions.
As per Bill 188, Vulnerable Sector Police clearance
Provincial Child Protection Record Check
Valid Ontario Driver’s license and acceptable drivers abstract

Nice To Haves

MSW or BSW is preferred
1-3 years of experience in a child welfare agency is desired

Responsibilities

Carries out all accountabilities according to the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (Ministry) standards, Protocols, and Agency policies and procedures, and manuals.
Responds to allegations of child maltreatment according to the Ontario Child Protection Standards and agency policies.
Conducts child protection investigations including reviewing any relevant child protection records, conducting investigative interviews of children, caregivers, other family members, and appropriate additional information sources such as school personnel, police and neighbors.
Develops equitable safety plans to protect children within their family networks wherever possible.
Utilizes a strength based approach to determine the strengths, needs, protective factors to inform safety plans and intervention strategies.
Carries out duties associated with legal requirements and court appearances. Documentation meets evidentiary requirements for court for both child protection and other court proceedings.
Leads and participates in consultations and case conferences.
Documents in CPIN a record of all contacts, interventions, supervisor consultation as well as maintaining a record of all relevant reports and correspondence.
Advocate with, and make referrals to, service providers and other professionals with respect to understanding and meeting the needs of our service recipients.
Attends unit meetings, participate in unit program evaluation and development and to keep current on professional development opportunities.
Actively participates and attends regular supervision. Ensures supervisor is made aware of case management issues and concerns, service recipient contacts, standard compliance and recordings.
Plans and schedules duties in an organized manner to ensure priorities and deadlines are met.
Provides coverage duties as assigned.