2025 JOB INVENTORY - Bilingual & English Child Protection Worker

The Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's welfare organization in Ottawa seeks a Child Protection Worker to provide essential investigative services and support to families. Candidates must have a relevant degree and experience working with children. Fluency in both English and French is required for this role. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous leave provisions

Innovative training programs

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families is required.
• Valid Driver’s License and access to a vehicle is required.
• Ownership of a cellular phone is required.
• Proficiency in both English and French for Bilingual Positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide investigative and protection services to children and families.
• Gather and analyze detailed incident information.
• Maintain client records as per Society and Ministry standards.
• Prepare cases for court as necessary.
• Work flexible hours to meet client needs.

Skills

Understanding of Child Welfare Organization

Knowledge of 2SLGBTQIA+ community issues

Knowledge of Indigenous communities

Ability to gather and interpret complex information

Analytical and critical judgement skills

Organizational and planning skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Master or Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor's or master's degree in a related field

Job description

Position Details

The Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa (CASO) is searching for Bilingual and English candidates to join one of the largest Children’s Aid Society in Ontario, to fulfill the role of a Child Protection Worker.

What you’ll do

• The Child Protection Worker provides investigative and protection services to children and families within established procedural guidelines and time frames as mandated by both the Child, Youth and Family Services Act and the Society.
• In this role, the child protection worker gathers and critically analyzes detailed information about an incident or condition that has precipitated a referral. The emphasis is on obtaining comprehensive information about the child and family that will inform subsequent decisions and planning processes.
• The incumbent is required to maintain client records in accordance with Society and Ministry Standards including case notes, plans of service, plans of care, social histories and other required documentation. The worker will also prepare (if applicable) appropriate cases for court, according to Society and Ministry guidelines.
• The worker is expected to work flexible hours in order to meet the needs of the client.

What you’ll bring to the table

• Master or Bachelor of Social Work or bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field with relevant work experience. Master or Bachelor of Social Work is preferred.
• Experience working with children and families is required.
• Valid Driver’s License and access or ownership to a vehicle is required.
• Ownership of a cellular phone is required.
• Proficiency in both English and French for Bilingual Positions. (Selected candidates will be assessed in the following language competencies : oral expression, written expression, oral comprehension and written comprehension - For Bilingual positions ONLY)

Competencies & Skills

• Demonstrates basic understanding of a Child Welfare Organization with the community.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the culture, history and current oppressions experienced by people related to gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation faced within the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the culture, history and current oppressions experienced by Indigenous peoples and racialized communities.
• Applies anti-racist, anti-ableist, anti-colonialism, anti-heterosexism and anti-cissexism lenses to social problems.
• Demonstrates ability to gather, integrate and interpret complex information.
• Excellent analytical, assessment and critical judgement skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Compensation and Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary range of $63,684 to $86,198
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package and generous leave provisions, such as 4 weeks of vacation after 6 months.
• All successful candidates will benefit from a comprehensive orientation, innovative training programs, quality supervision and recognition of contributions.