Child Protection Worker (Future Contract Opportunities 2025)

Peel Children’s Aid Society; Mississauga; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate child protection workers to join their team. This role involves assessing family risks and strengths, ensuring the safety and well-being of children, and collaborating with families and community partners. Ideal candidates will have a background in social work, strong communication skills, and a commitment to diversity and anti-oppressive practice. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families within the community. If you are dedicated to excellence and possess the necessary qualifications, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in child welfare and case management is essential.
• Proficiency in clinical assessment and crisis intervention required.

Responsibilities

• Assess risks and strengths of families in the community.
• Support families in building capacity to care for their children.

Skills

Child welfare case management

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Verbal communication

Written communication

Knowledge of family services

Proficiency in French

Education

Bachelor's of Social Work

Master's of Social Work

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Vehicle for transportation

Job description

Child Protection Worker (Future Contract Opportunities 2025)

The Children's Aid Society of Peel Region, 25 Capston Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Req #868

Friday, January 5, 2024

At Peel CAS, our mission is to protect children and strengthen families & communities through partnership. We are currently seeking professionals to join our team:

We seek innovative, passionate professionals with child welfare experience who embody diversity/anti-oppression practice and are committed to excellence and a “How Can I Help?” leadership style.

Child protection workers ensure the safety and well-being of children as defined by the Child, Youth & Family Services Act. They assess risks and strengths of families in the community and support families in building capacity to care for their children. Key responsibilities include assessing risk, well-being, and planning for permanency through collaboration with families, kin, and community partners.

This position supports the agency’s commitments to Leadership, Excellence, Strength-Based Practice, and Anti-Oppressive Practice, aligning with the agency’s mission, values, and strategic initiatives.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

• Solid skills in child welfare case management
• Superior skills and experience in clinical assessment, counselling, and crisis intervention
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, especially in record-keeping and reporting
• Knowledge of family services and child-in-care issues
• Proficiency in French is considered an asset

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's of Social Work degree from a recognized university with at least one year of related experience in a child protection role, OR
• A Bachelor's Degree in a related field with at least one year of relevant experience

A class "G" driver's license and daily access to a vehicle are required.

HOURLY RATE

- Authorized Child Protection Workers: $40.37 - $52.00

- Unauthorized Child Protection Workers: $37.22

Peel Children's Aid Society is committed to diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform People & Culture. Be aware of employment scams; we only contact candidates who apply through our website and conduct interviews with selected candidates. We do not contact candidates via text message.