#25-97 Family Preservation Worker

North Eastern Ontario Family and Children's Services (NEOFACS); Kapuskasing; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

North Eastern Ontario Family and Children's Services in Kapuskasing is seeking a Family Preservation Worker for 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 within a supportive team.

The successful candidate will meet qualifications, be able to work flexible hours, demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills, and be bilingual (English/French).

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Social Work, Psychology, or diploma in Human Services related to behaviour management and child development.
• Demonstrated clinical skills for assessment and treatment of psychosocial and behavioural problems in children and families.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Bilingual English/French is required.
• Must have G2 driver's license and be willing to obtain/possess G Class license with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

Baccalaureate in Social Work; Psychology; or Human Services diploma (behaviour management & child development)

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.

Child & Youth Mental Health

Kapuskasing

Posted 5 days ago

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.

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

Vacancy Status: Vacant position

Contract, Full-Time

Competition #: 25-97

Closing date: September 28, 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.

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