#25-97 Family Preservation Worker

North Eastern Ontario Family and Children's Services (NEOFACS); Kapuskasing; On-site; CAD 55,458 - 74,931; Full time

Job summary

North Eastern Ontario Family and Children's Services (NEOFACS) in Kapuskasing is seeking a Family Preservation Worker on a twelve-month full-time contract. The role focuses on intensive intervention for high-risk children and families, delivering behavioural management skills and parental training.

The ideal candidate holds a social work or related degree, is bilingual, and possesses a G class driver's license or has access to a vehicle. Flexible hours are required to meet family needs.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate in Social Work, Psychology or Diploma in Human Services related to behaviour management, child development and a minimum of three years relevant working experience
• Clinical skills for assessment and treatment of psychosocial and behavioural problems in children and their families
• Required to work flexible hours
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Bilingualism (English/French) is required
• Must have a G2 license at application and be willing to obtain a G Class license or have access to a vehicle

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive intervention to high-risk children and their families exhibiting severe behavioural and emotional difficulties
• Provide intensive child behavioural management skills and/or parental training to identified families

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Baccalaureate in Social Work, Psychology or Diploma in Human Services related to behaviour management

Job description

FAMILY PRESERVATION WORKER

Twelve (12) Month Full-time Contract Position in Kapuskasing

As a member of the Family Preservation team, the successful candidate will provide intensive intervention to high-risk children and their families exhibiting severe behavioural and emotional difficulties. The focus of the intervention will be to provide intensive child behavioural management skills and/or parental training to the identified families.

Job Requirements (qualifications And Skills)

• Baccalaureate in Social Work, Psychology or Diploma in Human Services related to behaviour management, child development and a minimum of three years relevant working experience
• Demonstrated clinical skills for the purpose of assessment and treatment of psychosocial and behavioural problems in children and their families
• Required to work flexible hours
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Bilingualism (English/French) is required
• Candidates must possess a minimum G2 driver’s license at the time of application and be willing to obtain a valid G Class driver’s license as a condition of employment or already possess a valid G Class driver’s license and have access to their own vehicle.

The job description for this position is available upon request.

Quote Competition: #25-97

Salary: $ 55,458 - $ 74,931 annually

Vacancy Status: Vacant position

Closing date: August 5, 2026

NEOFACS does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. North Eastern Ontario Family and Children’s Services only accepts resumes that are received by the email address above. We thank everyone for their interest in North Eastern Ontario Family and Children’s Services; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

NEOFACS is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Working together for the well-being and safety of children, youth and families.

Contract, Full-Time