Child Welfare Worker

Child Welfare Worker Temporary Full-Time

The Children’s Aid Society of the District of Nipissing and Parry Sound

25 Church Street, Parry Sound, ON

Job details

Pay:  $62,627–$92,924 a year

Job type:  Full-time, Temporary

Shift and schedule:  Monday to Friday

Full job description

Child Welfare Worker

Location: Parry Sound

Temporary Full-Time (Up to 12 months)

SALARY: $62,627 to $92,924

SUMMARY:

We are looking for a unique, engaged and dynamic individual to join our team in the capacity of a Child Welfare Worker. The above temporary full-time position is located in our Parry Sound office. The incumbent will deliver a range of services not limited to; conducting child abuse and neglect investigations, assessment of safety and risk, in addition to working with children, youth and families to mitigate risk and promote well-being. All actions are performed according to applicable regulations, Ministry standards and guidelines, and the vision, mission, values, and overall strategic direction of PARNIPCAS. This position is within the Bargaining Unit.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master of Social Work or Bachelor of Social Work
• Consideration will be given to other Social Services qualifications in combination with related experience
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to quality service and best practice
• Ability to think critically within a crisis driven environment
• Demonstrated strong communication skills with children and adults
• Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and priorities when faced with competing demands and working under pressure
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmental stages of children, parenting skills and addictions
• Ability to maintain a high standard of privacy and confidentiality in the performance of duties
• Satisfactory Police Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Valid Ontario class ‘G’ Driver’s Licence, satisfactory Driver’s Abstract and vehicle required
• Satisfactory Provincial Child Welfare Check

 

ASSETS:

• Bilingualism is considered an asset (French/English).
• Knowledge of various Acts and Legislations, including but not limited to; the Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA) and flexibility with respect to implementing new policies, practices, and Ministry directives
• Sensitivity to and awareness of issues facing First Nations, Inuit and Métis (FNIM) people and the Pathway to Reconciliation
• Recognition of and sensitivity to Anti-Oppression and broad social injustices including, poverty, sexual orientation, race and ethnicity and other forms of discrimination, including disabilities, and their systemic impact on service users, employees, and community as a whole

APPLICATION PROCESS

Qualified applicants are encouraged to email their resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Department: hr.information@parnipcas.org

PARNIPCAS is committed to a barrier-free, respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. We will endeavor to remove any barriers to the hiring process to accommodate those applicants with disabilities. Please inform Human Resources in advance should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment and selection process.

We are committed to having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of our community and strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $62,627.00-$92,924.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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