Bilingual Child Protection Worker - Generic
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 Connections (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.
Requirements
- A BSW or MSW degree is preferred. A degree in Social Sciences from an accredited University, in combination with several years of child welfare experience will also be considered.
- A thorough knowledge of child welfare case management, and the CYFSA.
- Demonstrated ability to assess and support people in risk situations.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong time management skills and ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle is required.
- Bilingualism (French/English) is required; proficiency will be tested.
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
Benefits
- Generous benefits package
- Vacation
- Leave provisions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
