Child Welfare Worker

Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid benefits 100%

OMERS pension

4 weeks vacation + Wellness and Float

Job summary

Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services seeks a Child Welfare Worker to provide intake, assessment and clinical intervention for children and families. Investigations, emergency services, and court applications are part of the role to ensure safety and well-being for children in home or care.

The position requires an SSW/BSW/MSW degree with at least two years of social work experience, knowledge of relevant legislation, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Adhere to legislation, ministry regulations and agency policies.
• Complete required documentation per standards.
• Collaborate with staff and agencies to advocate for services.
• Indigenous awareness is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide intake, assessment, and clinical interventions for children and families.
• Conduct investigations and provide emergency services.
• Make applications to the court and ensure children's needs are met.
• Work across service streams as required.

Skills

Legislation compliance

Documentation

Collaboration

Indigenous awareness

Communication skills

Education

BSW/MSW degree (or related field)

CWP Authorization Training preferred

Job description

Our Agency offers competitive benefits that are 100% paid by the Employer, OMERS pension, and four weeks of vacation + Wellness and Float Days. If you want to make a positive impact on the lives of Children and Families, come join our Team!

This posting is to fill an upcoming vacancy in our Children's Services Unit. The Child Welfare Worker is responsible for the provision of a broad range of child welfare services including intake, assessment, and clinical intervention with children and their families. They are required to conduct investigations, provide emergency services, make application to the court and ensure that the needs of the children living either in their own home or in care, are met. Child Welfare Workers are assigned to a specific service stream but may be required to work in multiple or different service streams at any given time.

Knowledge And Skills Required

• Be familiar with and provide services in compliance with relevant legislation, ministry regulations and standards, and agency policies and procedures.
• Complete required documentation in accordance with prescribed agency, ministry and legal standards.
• Collaborate with other staff, agencies and professionals in the provision of and advocacy for services to children and their families.
• An awareness of Indigenous issues, including knowledge of the communities, family structure, customs and traditions, is an asset.
• Demonstrated computer skills and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Qualifications

• SSW, BSW, or MSW degree (or related field) with minimum two years of experience in Social Work.
• CWP Authorization Training is preferred.
• Applicants with similar academic qualifications and related experience may be considered.

Required

• Must possess a valid Class G Ontario Driver's Licence and have access to a reliable vehicle with OPCF6A Insurance endorsement and minimum of $1000 000.00 Liability.
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector check, Internal Records Check and Driver’s Abstract.
• Ability to travel, as needed.
• Ability to work flexible hours, as needed.