Child Protection Worker

**Child Protection Worker - Nipigon, ON**

**Full Time, Permanent - (33.75 hours/week)**

The Child Protection Worker receives referral information, investigates allegations of abuse and neglect, assesses the need for ongoing agency involvement, and provides short
- or long-term therapeutic interventions and support as required to prevent circumstances which may lead to child maltreatment. The incumbent has accountability for case decision-making and direction. This work is ideal for individuals interested in rural social work, a changing and challenging work environment, and who enjoy working from a collaborative, strength-based perspective.

**Duties Include**
- Provide protection and counselling services to families and children, including placing and supporting children in alternative care settings when indicated by safety assessments
- Undertake family and individual assessments
- Develop partnerships in the community and collaborate with other social services in a community-based model of service
- Prepare reports, correspondence, and documents for internal and external use, including legal matters
- Participate in case conferences, staff meetings and professional development opportunities both within and outside the agency
- Travel within the region to meet the needs of families and services

**Position Requirements**
- B.A. or equivalent combination of education or experience. B.S.W or H.B.S.W education preferred
- Contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion with a commitment to the elimination of disparity and disproportionality in service outcomes
- Demonstrated understanding of the Child Welfare Organization within the community context, and an aptitude to learn the theories and skill sets associated with child protection work
- Demonstrated ability to gather, integrate and interpret complex information
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to assess risk and to formulate and carry out service plans in collaboration with the family and other community resources
- Excellent crisis intervention skills
- Strong time management skills and ability to work effectively under pressure
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to work effectively with diverse communities
- Proven ability to work as an integral member of a team
- Computer literate
- Reliable vehicle, safe driving record and valid G Driver’s License
- Upon offer of employment, submission of a Current Criminal Records Check (Vulnerable Sector), deemed satisfactory to the employer
- Those offered employment will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or written medical exemption

**APPLICATION INFORMATION**

**Closing Date: Open Posting until Positions Filled**
- We thank all applicants; however only those considered for an interview will be contacted._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Flextime
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday