Child Welfare Advocate & Case Manager

Family and Children's Services Niagara; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Family and Children’s Services Niagara is seeking a dedicated Child Protection Worker to advocate, assess, and manage cases for children and families in Niagara. The role involves delivering clinical treatment services, coordinating with agencies, and participating in court proceedings to safeguard children.

Responsibilities include fostering collaboration, supporting families in crisis, and ensuring adherence to CYFSA regulations.

Qualifications

• Related Bachelor of Arts in Humanities or Social Sciences.
• Experience working with families in crisis.
• Valid Ontario G Driver’s License, access to a reliable motor vehicle with minimum occupancy of 4-5 passengers and appropriate liability insurance required.
• A Child Protection Worker is deemed Authorized upon successful completion of the Child Welfare Authorization Process effective January 2017.

Responsibilities

• Provide child protection services to children, youth and families in their homes and community, consistent with the overall direction provided by the Supervisor, the requirements of the CYFSA and its regulations, Ministerial requirements and Society policies and procedures.
• Develop and deliver competent clinical treatment service to assigned families to reduce factors contributing to child protection risk.
• Coordinate effectively with managerial staff, peers, clients and community organizations.
• Prepare cases for court and present evidence when necessary, including intake of cases and disposition recommendations.
• Assist in matching foster parents to children and arrange foster placement when required.
• Identify and report needs of families to ensure protection services are addressed.
• Maintain professional competence and engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Casework & assessment

Court testimony

Interagency collaboration

MS Office & reporting

Crisis intervention

Education

Related Bachelor of Arts in Humanities or Social Sciences

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Family and Children’s Services Niagara is seeking a dedicated Child Protection Worker to advocate, assess, and manage cases for children and families in Niagara. The role involves delivering clinical treatment services, coordinating with agencies, and participating in court proceedings to safeguard children.

Responsibilities include fostering collaboration, supporting families in crisis, and ensuring adherence to CYFSA regulations.