Resource Worker, Foster Care

5 months ago

Toronto, Canada Jewish Family and Child Service Full time

**Resource Worker, Foster Care**

**9-12 Month Contract**

**About The Agency**
- Jewish Family and Child Service is a multi-service, client-centered, family service agency and a Children’s Aid Society. We support the healthy development of individuals, children, families, and communities through prevention, protection, counselling, and education and advocacy services, within the context of Jewish values.

**About the Role**

We are seeking a **Resource Worker, Foster Care** who will be responsible for direct counselling and other practical and concrete services to resource families using appropriate techniques and methods of social work practice. The incumbent will also carry out other Resource related activities and administrative tasks as necessary, as they pertain to the Resource team.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide individual, family, or group counselling and support to resource families using a range of appropriate methodologies and techniques to best meet client needs
- Assess placement needs of children requiring placement or change of placement
- Complete SAFE assessments, evaluations and approvals of applicants
- Work as a support person for foster, kinship and adoption families
- Complete referrals to external OPR foster and group care placements
- Assist with completing adoptions and/or other permanency measures as needed
- Advocate to achieve permanency for children living with members of the child’s extended family or community
- Maintain current knowledge of legislation and government prescribed procedures, regulation and standards of all JF&CS programs, including child protection
- Liaise with professional and community staff to provide support services in line with the case management plan
- Complete and maintain up-to-date case notes and recordings while complying with Ministry standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Master of Social Work or Bachelor of Social Work
- 2-3 years of related experience in child welfare
- Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a vehicle is required
- Clinical, assessment and/or client service delivery experience required
- Understanding of and commitment to the Agency's client centric approach
- Knowledge of CPIN (Child Protection Information Network) and other data management systems is a strong asset
- Working knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act in Ontario
- A demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Comprehension of French or another language will be considered an asset

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

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