Family Connections Worker

triOS Education Group; London; Hybrid; CAD 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Hybrid remote in London, ON

Job summary

triOS Education Group is seeking a Family Connections Worker to support infants, children, youth, and families. You will assist with family visits, reunification efforts, admission prevention, and kinship searches, using trauma-informed, strengths-based practice to promote safety and well-being.

The ideal candidate has a Child and Youth Worker diploma or equivalent, strong communication and documentation skills, and a valid Ontario G or G2 driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Child and Youth Worker diploma or equivalent education
• Experience with children, youth and families; child welfare experience is an asset
• Knowledge of child development, attachment, trauma-informed practice and family dynamics
• Excellent relationship-building, communication and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and respond in complex situations
• Knowledge of community resources and family support services
• Strong administrative, documentation and computer skills
• Valid Ontario G or G2 Driver's Licence, reliable vehicle, and ability to obtain required checks

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to infants, children, youth and families across child welfare services including family visiting, reunification, admission prevention and kinship search activities
• Identify and engage family and community supports to promote safety and well-being
• Facilitate family connections and support positive family interactions
• Contribute to individualized plans that strengthen family relationships and outcomes for children and youth
• Collaborate with Child Protection Workers, community partners and families to promote trauma-informed, strengths-based practice

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Conflict resolution

Independent work

Organization

Education

Child and Youth Worker diploma

Job description

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Family Connections Worker

Join our Family Services team in a rewarding role dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families through meaningful connections, family strengthening, and reunification efforts.

Reporting to the Family Services Supervisor, the Family Connections Worker provides direct support to infants, children, youth, and families across a range of child welfare services, including family visiting, reunification, admission prevention, and kinship search activities. This role focuses on promoting child safety, well-being, permanence, and belonging through collaborative, strengths-based, trauma-informed practice.

Working closely with Child Protection Workers, community partners, and families, you will help identify and engage family and community supports, facilitate family connections, support positive family interactions, and contribute to individualized plans that strengthen family relationships and improve outcomes for children and youth.

What You'll Bring

• Child and Youth Worker diploma or equivalent relevant education
• Experience working with children, youth, and families; child welfare experience is considered an asset
• Strong understanding of child development, attachment, trauma-informed practice, and family dynamics
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and respond effectively in complex situations
• Knowledge of community resources and family support services
• Strong administrative, documentation, and computer skills
• Valid Ontario G or G2 Driver's Licence, reliable vehicle, and ability to obtain required criminal and child protection record checks

Our Ideal Candidate

You are compassionate, engaging, and committed to child- and family-centred practice. You value equity, inclusion, anti-oppressive practice, and collaboration, and you are passionate about helping children, youth, and families build and maintain meaningful connections that support safety, stability, and long-term success.

Pay: $64,272.00-$74,402.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in London, ON N5V 3G2