Child Welfare Worker
Top Benefits
About the role
This posting is to fill a full-time, permanent vacancy. Our Agency offers a comprehensive and employer-paid benefits package; OMERS pension; disability / insurance; and very competitive paid time off starting at 4 weeks vacation + Float & Wellness days.
Position Summary
The Child Welfare Worker is responsible for the provision of a broad range of child welfare services including intake, assessment, and clinical intervention with children and their families. They are required to conduct investigations, provide emergency services, make application to the court and ensure that the needs of the children living either in their own home or in care, are met. Child Welfare Workers are assigned to a specific service stream, but may be required to work in multiple or different service streams at any given time.
Knowledge And Skills Required
Be familiar with and provide services in compliance with relevant legislation, ministry regulations and standards, and agency policies and procedures. Complete required documentation in accordance with prescribed agency, ministry and legal standards. Collaborate with other staff, agencies and professionals in the provision of, and advocacy for, services to children and their families. Demonstrated computer skills and good communication skills, both orally and in writing. Must be able to assist with protection caseload, as required.
Qualifications
An awareness of Indigenous issues, including knowledge of the communities, family structure, customs and traditions, is an asset. SSW, BSW, or MSW degree (or related field). Preferred two years experience, minimum, in social work field. Authorized worker preferred (Child Welfare Pathway to Authorization training). Applicants with similar academic qualifications and related experience may be considered.
Required
Must possess a valid Class G Ontario Driver's License and have access to a reliable vehicle with OPCF6A Insurance endorsement and minimum of $1000 000.00 Liability. Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector check, Internal Records Check and Driver’s Abstract.
About Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services
Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services is a non-profit community organization funded by the Government of Ontario, legally mandated to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect through the Child and Family Services Act. The Agency spans two districts, Kenora and Rainy River, which is a large portion of Northwestern Ontario. This relatively new organization (2011) is a result of the merging of two organizations (Family & Children’s Services of the District of Rainy River and Kenora-Patricia Child and Family Services) with a rich and lengthy history in each of their districts. The Agency offers many services to children and families including: Child Welfare, Children’s Mental Health, and Developmental Services.
Our agency provides counseling, teaching and support programs to help create safe and loving homes for children. We work with families to offer guidance and techniques for them to become better parents and for their children to develop to their full potential. We also work with community partners to ensure the families we work with have access to other programs and services specific to their needs.
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Child Welfare Worker
Top Benefits
About the role
This posting is to fill a full-time, permanent vacancy. Our Agency offers a comprehensive and employer-paid benefits package; OMERS pension; disability / insurance; and very competitive paid time off starting at 4 weeks vacation + Float & Wellness days.
Position Summary
The Child Welfare Worker is responsible for the provision of a broad range of child welfare services including intake, assessment, and clinical intervention with children and their families. They are required to conduct investigations, provide emergency services, make application to the court and ensure that the needs of the children living either in their own home or in care, are met. Child Welfare Workers are assigned to a specific service stream, but may be required to work in multiple or different service streams at any given time.
Knowledge And Skills Required
Be familiar with and provide services in compliance with relevant legislation, ministry regulations and standards, and agency policies and procedures. Complete required documentation in accordance with prescribed agency, ministry and legal standards. Collaborate with other staff, agencies and professionals in the provision of, and advocacy for, services to children and their families. Demonstrated computer skills and good communication skills, both orally and in writing. Must be able to assist with protection caseload, as required.
Qualifications
An awareness of Indigenous issues, including knowledge of the communities, family structure, customs and traditions, is an asset. SSW, BSW, or MSW degree (or related field). Preferred two years experience, minimum, in social work field. Authorized worker preferred (Child Welfare Pathway to Authorization training). Applicants with similar academic qualifications and related experience may be considered.
Required
Must possess a valid Class G Ontario Driver's License and have access to a reliable vehicle with OPCF6A Insurance endorsement and minimum of $1000 000.00 Liability. Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector check, Internal Records Check and Driver’s Abstract.
About Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services
Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services is a non-profit community organization funded by the Government of Ontario, legally mandated to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect through the Child and Family Services Act. The Agency spans two districts, Kenora and Rainy River, which is a large portion of Northwestern Ontario. This relatively new organization (2011) is a result of the merging of two organizations (Family & Children’s Services of the District of Rainy River and Kenora-Patricia Child and Family Services) with a rich and lengthy history in each of their districts. The Agency offers many services to children and families including: Child Welfare, Children’s Mental Health, and Developmental Services.
Our agency provides counseling, teaching and support programs to help create safe and loving homes for children. We work with families to offer guidance and techniques for them to become better parents and for their children to develop to their full potential. We also work with community partners to ensure the families we work with have access to other programs and services specific to their needs.