1128 Children's Services Worker

2 weeks ago


Newmarket, Canada YORK REGION CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY Full time

January 14, 2025

Job Posting #1128

**Children’s Services Worker**

**12 Month Contract**

The York Region Children’s Aid Society (YRCAS) is a non-profit community organization legally mandated to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect. As a leader within the child welfare sector, we partner with parents, caregivers, and community to provide a safe environment for children and youth, through equitable, culturally aligned services.

Comprised of interdisciplinary teams of diverse professionals who push boundaries in support of family centered care, we engage with children and families for a stronger, healthier community within the York Region.

YRCAS is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that encourages every team member to lead within their role, generate innovative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal to create a healthy workplace and community where children youth and families thrive.

To support us on our journey, YRCAS is looking for a Children’s Services Worker to support our Child, Youth and Family Wellbeing Department.

**Why Work for Us?**
- Hybrid working model (working virtual and in person)
- Casual dress code
- Employer paid Health & Dental Benefit
- Five (5) float days per calendar year
- One day off every five (5) weeks during Winter months
- Shortened Summer hours
- OMERS Pension, with employer and employee sharing premiums equally
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Enhanced Wellness Initiatives Virtual Fitness Classes

**SUMMARY OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**

Reporting to the Children’s Services Supervisor, the Children’s Services Worker will work within the Resources area of the Child and Family Wellbeing department. The Children’s Services Worker will work directly with children and youth in the care of the Society and ensure compliance with all Ministry Regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, conducting privacy visits, hosting Plan of Care meetings, and maintaining up-to-date records for children and youth in care.

**NATURE OF POSITION**:

- To provide an ongoing assessment of the child’s needs and to develop an appropriate Plan of Care based on these needs.
- To coordinate and attend meetings to review Plans of Care and to ensure the continued implementation of strategies and services to meet the child’s needs.
- To participate in the development and implementation of alternative residential care

plans for children requiring placement.
- To work closely with foster parents and other care providers in supporting and planning for children in care.
- To work with foster parents and other Society staff to assist in the facilitation of access between children in care and their natural families.
- To develop permanency plans for children and youth in care.
- To support youth in care moving onto independence.
- To monitor childcare practices within placements and to alert the supervisor of any potential problems regarding the care and protection of the child.
- To report child protection concerns involving children in care and, in the event of an investigation of abuse or neglect, to support the child through the investigative process.
- To provide information and support to the appropriate parties during and after serious occurrence investigations.
- To negotiate and prepare Special Care Rate Agreement for additional (one-to-one) staffing in placements in conjunction with the Supervisor and to monitor one-to-one staffing to ensure it meets the needs of the child.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education and Experience**
- Master’s Degree in a Human Services related field, and a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience working with children and families.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services related field, and a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience working with children and families.
- CYW and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with children and families.
- Previous experience in clinical services to children combined with a direct knowledge of residential systems is desirable.
- Knowledge of normal child development

**Knowledge and Skills**
- Excellent working knowledge of the Child Youth and Family Services Act, Ministry

Standards and guidelines, and Society policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practices and principles, including sensitivity to Indigenous, Black, racialized, gender, and disability-related issues and their intersection(s) with other identities including socio-economic status, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, etc.
- Thorough understanding of and ability to practice a strength-based, anti-oppressive and culturally sensitive approach with children, youth, their parents, and extended family (kin and kith)
- Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Call to Action, the OACAS Indigenous Reconciliation Framework
- Knowledge of the One Vision One Voice Practice Framework Race Equity practices
- Good knowledge of diagnostic and treatmen



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