Kinship Service Worker

3 weeks ago

Barrie, Canada Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions Full time

**Kinship Service Worker(s) **1-year temporary contracts**
- ** Barrie position starting in September**:

- ** Simcoe position starting in November **_Office location negotiable_**

**The Agency** We are a Child Welfare and Child & Youth Mental Health agency committed to service excellence, teamwork and participation in decision-making. Located in the prime recreational area of Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka, we provide the opportunity to combine a career with a lifestyle of your choice.

If you are from an equity-seeking group or Indigenous community, and feel comfortable making it known, please feel free to do so with the knowledge it will be kept confidential and used in a safe manner to inform our recruitment process towards being an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code throughout the recruitment process.

**The Job** This posting is for temporary contract Kinship positions. Reporting to the Kinship Manager, case assignments are anticipated to be within the area of Simcoe County however assignments across Simcoe-Muskoka and outside the jurisdiction may occur. The incumbent is responsible for: carrying an assessment and ongoing service caseload of kin homes for both in-care and out-of-care children, and ensuring that the appropriate file activity; face to face service and file documentation are completed in accordance with agency policies and procedures and Ministry licensing standards; reviewing both in and out-of-care referrals to the Kinship Program; conducting assessments of kin caregivers and recommending appropriate matches to the service team with case planning proposals regarding the type and level of support required to support the placement; Participate in an emergency on-call roster to assess the immediate placement in a kinship home as long as this is part of the service delivery model; dealing with requests from other agencies for placement of their children with kin residing within the Counties; preparing assessment and reports and statistics; and other duties as assigned by the Manager including acting as a contributing member of the team and its responsibilities and development including procedures, policies and Parent Resources for Information, Development and Education (PRIDE) training responsibilities. Some evening and weekend work required and travel within the agency’s jurisdiction and outside the county may also be required. This is a CUPE Local 5319 Bargaining Unit position.

**Qualifications**
- A Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work degree is preferred. A degree in Social Sciences from an accredited University, in combination with several years of child welfare experience will also be considered.
- An understanding of Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) and Parent Resources for Information, Development and Education (PRIDE).
- Knowledge of Kinship standards, Foster Care Standards, Adoption Standards and Ontario Looking After Children (ONLAC)
- Experience and understanding with Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Case Conferencing.
- Sound knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of Child Protection Worker’s and Child in Care Worker’s and court processes.
- Working knowledge of inter-agency Kinship partnership agreements.
- Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with internal and external resources.
- Strong ability to assess caregiver capacity to provide care and meet safety and developmental needs of children/youth.
- Strong time management skills & ability to work effectively under the pressure of tight timelines, competing priorities and emergent issues.
- Bilingualism (English/French) is a highly desired asset.
- A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle required.

**Compensation **The salary range is $68,182 to $86,592 commensurate with experience, with a generous benefits package, vacation and leave provisions as per our Collective Agreement.

**Applications by: July 28, 2023

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