Child Protection Worker

Kunuwanimano Child & Family Services • Cochrane, ON

4d • CA$66,593 - CA$78,865 • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing fair, respectful, and culturally relevant services to First Nations children and families, adhering to Agency By-Laws, Policies, Procedures, and Ontario Child Protection Standards. The position requires developing community links, offering ongoing child protection services to a caseload of voluntary and non-voluntary clients, investigating allegations of child abuse or maltreatment, and intervening in crisis situations. The worker will assess risk, determine necessary actions including potential alternative placements, advocate for support services, and coordinate customary care and society placements. Additionally, the role involves acting as a witness in court matters.

Requirements

• BSW with previous child welfare experience within First Nations communities or 2 years of social service experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a valid “G” Ontario Driver’s licence, be willing to travel, able to work flexible hours and provide on-call services when required.
• Must provide a $2M auto liability insurance.
• Must produce clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of OACAS New Worker Training Modules preferred.
• Ability to speak an Indigenous language considered a major asset.
• Demonstrate excellent analytical, problem solving, negotiating, decision making, planning, organizational, administrative, and oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides fair, respectful, and culturally relevant services to First Nations children and families, consistent with the Agency’s By-Laws, Policies, Procedures, and the Ontario Child Protection Standards.
• Develops links with relevant communities on and off reserve to explore service options and strategies to address issues affecting First Nations children and families.
• Provides a range of ongoing child protection services to children and their families of an assigned caseload of both voluntary and non-voluntary clients.
• Investigates and assesses allegations of child abuse and/or maltreatment.
• Intervenes in crises situations, assesses risk to children and determines action which may include the need for alternative placement.
• Advocates on behalf of children and families for a variety of support services within the community.
• Participates as a member of the team in the achievement of departmental and team service objectives and targets, including performing other duties as required.
• Coordinates and facilitates customary care and society placements and prepares all required documents and supporting the child and family throughout the admission process.
• Acts as a witness in child welfare, criminal, and juvenile court matters in support of the agency’s recommendations.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team with career growth across multiple departments.
• Job security
• Competitive wages
• Safe working environment
• Training opportunities
• A defined contribution benefit pension plan (OMERS)
• Comprehensive Health Plan including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance.
• Competitive vacation leaves

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level