Emergency After Hours Worker

Durham Children's Aid Society Recruiting; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Durham Children’s Aid Society is seeking an Emergency After Hours Worker (Regular Part-Time) to provide critical child protection services outside of normal office hours in Durham Region. You will respond to high-risk situations, ensuring child safety until regular staff can assess needs and provide further services.

The role requires a related diploma or degree and a minimum of 6 months experience in the field, with background checks and education verification mandatory prior to employment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Social Service, Child Care or Social Work with related child welfare experience.
• Minimum of 6 months in related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency/enhanced on-call child protection services outside regular hours.
• Investigate child abuse allegations, serious neglect, and supervision risks where child safety is at stake.

Education

Social Service Diploma or Child Care Diploma

Social Work Degree with related Child Welfare experience

Job description

Emergency After Hours Worker, Regular Part-Time

Bargaining Unit CUPE Local 3223

Salary

On Call Rate - $16.00/hour

Call Out Rate - $35.64/hour

Position Summary

This position provides emergency/enhanced "on-call" child protection services, outside of the Society’s office hours, which ensures that all children coming to the attention of the Society are in a safe situation until the regular staff can assess the need for and provide additional service. Emergency After Hours Workers are responsible for but not limited to the investigation of child abuse allegations, serious neglect and lack of supervision situations where the risk to the child is imminent.

Qualifications

• Social Service, Child Care or Child and Youth Worker Diploma or a Social Work Degree with related Child Welfare or Social Service experience.

• Minimum of 6 months in related field.

Additional Information

Candidates must undergo and successfully pass a background check before an offer of employment may be made. Proof of education is required. This position is covering a vacant position. Durham Children’s Aid Society does not utilize Artificial Intelligence for the screening and selection of candidates.

About Us

Durham Children’s Aid Society has been supporting families and protecting children in our community since 1905. We are responsible for providing child protection services to children and youth under the age of 18, and their families, who live in Durham Region.

We work with families and our community partners to help children grow up safe and healthy. In most instances, we are able to keep children safe in their family home by working with their primary caregivers to address any challenges they may be facing.

Learn more about us at www.durhamcas.ca.

Our Commitment To Diversity

We strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. Our commitment to equity is grounded in an institution-wide commitment to achieving a working, teaching, and learning environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. We actively seek candidates from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, women, and people with differing abilities (including people who have experienced mental health and substance use challenges).

We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

What We Offer

We offer an inclusive work environment. Our office is well situated on Taunton Road and is transit accessible. Most positions are eligible for hybrid work in accordance with our Flexible Work Arrangement policy. We offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation package, including a defined benefits pension plan with the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS). Learn more at www.durhamcas.ca/careers.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.