Child Protection Worker - Generic

Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions • Collingwood, ON

1d • CA$43 - CA$55 • Onsite

About The Position

We are a Child Welfare and Child & Youth Mental Health agency committed to service excellence, teamwork and participation in decision-making. We respect and value diversity and operate from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive intersectional framework. Located in the prime recreational area of Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka, we provide the opportunity to combine a career with a lifestyle of your choice. Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions (SMFC) strives to be a reflection of the diverse communities it serves. As a result, we encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented communities such as people living with a disability, minorized racialized people, Indigenous peoples, people of different faiths and people from diverse genders, gender expressions and sexual orientations. If you are of the aforementioned identities, and feel comfortable making it known, please feel free to do so with the knowledge it will be kept confidential and used in a safe manner to inform our recruitment process towards being an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code throughout the recruitment process and thereafter. We are recruiting for temporary Child Protection Worker(s) who will work from the Collingwood office. Scheduled hours per week can vary with a maximum of 35 hours per week. The incumbent will report to the Service Managers and will have child protection caseload responsibilities. Primary duties include: investigating and assessing matters pertaining to children in need of protection; providing support services to clients; providing services to children in care; documentation responsibilities in accordance with the legislation and agency procedures; providing community outreach and prevention activities; and other duties as assigned by the Service Manager. This is a Bargaining Unit position with CUPE local 5319.

Requirements

• A thorough knowledge of child welfare case management, and the CYFSA.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and support people in risk-induced (or “risk-based”) situations.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management skills and ability to work effectively under pressure.
• A thorough understanding of anti-racist, anti-oppressive principles and practices are important.
• An appreciation of and ability to work with a diverse community.
• Valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle is required.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor or Masters of Social Work degree is preferred. Those who possess a Bachelors degree with related work experience in the Social Services field will also be considered.
• Bilingualism (French/English) is a highly desired asset.

Responsibilities

• Investigating and assessing matters pertaining to children in need of protection
• Providing support services to clients
• Providing services to children in care
• Documentation responsibilities in accordance with the legislation and agency procedures
• Providing community outreach and prevention activities
• Other duties as assigned by the Service Manager

What This Job Offers

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