Contract Child Protection Worker

Kunuwanimano Child & Family Services • Timmins, ON

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing fair, respectful, and culturally relevant services to First Nations children and families, adhering to the Agency’s By-Laws, Policies, Procedures, and the Ontario Child Protection Standards. The position requires developing community links to explore service options, providing ongoing child protection services to a caseload of voluntary and non-voluntary clients, and investigating allegations of child abuse and/or maltreatment. The worker will intervene in crisis situations, assess risks, and determine necessary actions, which may include alternative placements. Advocacy for children and families for support services within the community is a key responsibility. The role also includes coordinating and facilitating customary care and society placements, preparing required documents, and 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.
• Demonstrate excellent analytical, problem solving, negotiating, decision making, planning, organizational, administrative, and oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of OACAS New Worker Training Modules preferred.
• Ability to speak an Indigenous language considered a major asset.

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
• A safe working environment
• Training opportunities to support your success in the role.
• 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