Child Protection Worker-Ongoing Permanent

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

About The Position

Guided by Catholic values and teachings, the Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton serves children, youth, and families within the Hamilton community, offering bilingual (English/French) services to protect their safety and well-being, strengthen families, and nurture lifelong relationships. The Society is committed to a diverse workforce reflective of Hamilton's population and encourages applications from individuals who can contribute diverse perspectives and address inequities. The organization is seeking a permanent full-time Child Protection Worker-Ongoing. This role requires strong interviewing, engagement, and assessment skills, experience supporting families, children, and youth, and coordinating with community services. The position encompasses both investigation and ongoing service functions.

Requirements

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.
Demonstrated experience, knowledge and skills working effectively with diverse ethnic and racial communities.
Demonstrated capacity and ability in forensic and clinical interviewing skills.
Demonstrated capacity and ability in assessment of child safety and well-being.
Demonstrated capacity and ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
Demonstrated capacity and ability in verbal, written, and case presentation skills.
Demonstrated capacity and ability in knowledge of community resources.
Demonstrated capacity and ability to engage effectively with service recipients and community professionals.
Experience working with children and families facing multiple challenges.
Ability to write timely, clear, and concise recordings and reports.
Demonstrates strong time management abilities by efficiently completing administrative responsibilities within established deadlines.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain open, trusting and approachable relationships.
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 (at time of hire).
Provincial Child Protection Record Check (at time of hire).
Valid Ontario Driver’s license and acceptable drivers abstract (at time of hire).

Nice To Haves

MSW or BSW is preferred.
Preference will be given to those that are an authorized Child Protection Worker.

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 and provides services according to the Ontario Child Protection Standards.
Develops safety plans with families, youth and children, and their support networks to enhance child and youth safety and well-being.
Carries out child protection investigations by reviewing records and interviewing children, caregivers, witnesses and relevant sources.
Works with families from an equity perspective to create service plans addressing child protection issues, and tracks progress and child safety.
Carries out tasks related to legal obligations and court appearances, ensuring documentation is suitable as evidence for both child protection cases and other court proceedings.
Employs a strengths-based and collaborative approach to engage service recipients, incorporating trauma-informed practices and an equity perspective.
Responds to crises and conducts ongoing assessments of child safety and well-being.
Engages in collaborative planning with team members and agency staff.
Leads and participates in consultations and case conferences.
Documents records of all contacts, interventions, supervisor consultation as well as maintaining a record of all relevant reports and correspondence.
Provides service recipients with information about relevant community services.
Monitor and document the care, health, and well-being of children in their home.
Advocate with, and make referrals to, service providers and other professionals with respect to understanding and meeting the needs of our clients.