#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 (NEOFACS) in Kapuskasing is seeking a Family Preservation Worker for a 12-month, full-time contract. You will provide intensive intervention to high-risk children and families, focusing on behavioural management skills and parental training.

Requirements include a relevant degree or diploma, bilingual English/French, excellent communication and organizational skills, and a valid G-class license with access to a vehicle.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate in Social Work, Psychology or Diploma in Human Services related to behaviour management, child development and minimum three years relevant experience.
• Clinical skills for assessment and treatment of psychosocial and behavioural problems in children and their families.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• G2 driver's license with ability to obtain G class license or have access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive intervention to high-risk children and families.
• Deliver child behavioural management skills and parental training.
• Collaborate with Family Preservation team to support well-being and safety of children and families.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Flexible hours

Education

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

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.

Salary & Benefits

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

Other Details

Vacancy Status: Vacant position

Job Category: Contract, Full-Time

Competition #: 25-97

Closing date: November 13, 2026

Inclusion & Accessibility

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.

Mission Statement

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