Contract Children's Services Worker
About The Position
This is a contract position for a Children's Services Worker in Timmins, ON, for up to 3 months, working 35 hours per week. The role involves providing service to First Nations children and families, maintaining relationships with various stakeholders, and ensuring the well-being of children in care. The position requires adherence to organizational values, policies, and procedures, and involves direct work with children and families, including counseling, crisis intervention, and participation in investigations. The worker will collaborate with other professionals to develop and monitor treatment plans and coordinate services for children.
Requirements
- BSW degree or Social Service Worker program.
- A minimum of two (2) years of previous experience working with children within a human service environment.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- 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 have a $2M auto liability insurance coverage.
- 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
- Previous child welfare experience within First Nations communities an asset.
- Ability to speak an indigenous language considered a major asset.
Responsibilities
- Provides fair, equitable, respectful, and culturally relevant service to First Nations children and families, consistent with the vision, mission, and values of Kunuwanimano.
- Maintains positive relationships with First Nations Councils, elders, committees, and applicable agencies.
- Establishes effective relationships with a caseload of children either at home or in the care of the Agency.
- Provides counseling and crises intervention services to children.
- Reports immediately to the Program Supervisor, all incidents, or suspicions of physical or sexual abuse of children.
- Participates in investigations as directed.
- Collaborates with Family Services Workers in the development of plans of care for children in the temporary care of the Agency.
- Ensures that the familial, physical, emotional, social, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs of children are met.
- Coordinates family access visits for children in the care of the Agency.
- Develops, implements, and monitors treatment plans for children in accordance with identified needs.
- Supports the Family Services Worker in coordinating customary care and Agency placements.
Benefits
- Opportunity to collaborate 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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
