Casual Support Worker

**Position Summary**:

- Adhere to the detailed supervised visit rules and expectations as outlined by the Child Welfare Worker.
- Observe and report findings in an objective and factual case note or log book format as applicable.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of clients at all times.
- Transport clients to and from visits and other appointments as required.
- Responsible for the daily care and direct supervision of children placed in a staffed resource unit.

**Wage Range**: $20.34 - $22.09 per hour.

**Hours of work**:Flexible, casual on call.

**Knowledge and Skills Required**:

- Be familiar with and provide services in compliance with relevant legislation, ministry regulations and standards, and agency policies and procedures.
- Complete documentation in accordance with prescribed agency, ministry and legal standards.
- Provide consultation to and work with other staff, agencies and professionals in the provision of services to children and their families.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills are required.
- Demonstrated ability to follow direction, and work independently and as a member of a team.
- Ability to relate well to children and families as a mature and responsible adult role model.
- Good judgment skills and ability to work in stressful, high-pressure situations.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum high school diploma or equivalency required.
- Experience as a caregiver and/or formal child care training.
- Nonviolent crisis intervention training and First Aid CPR would be an asset.

**Required**:

- Must possess a valid Class G Ontario Driver's Licence and have access to a reliable vehicle with OPCF6A Insurance endorsement and a minimum of $1000 000.00 Liability.
- Clear criminal reference check, Clear Vulnerable Sector check, Clear Internal Records Check and a Clear Driver’s Abstract.

**to**:
Human Resources Department

Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services

820 Lakeview Drive

Kenora, ON P9N 3P7

Fax No. (807)467-5539 ATT: HR
- Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process._
- In an effort to support the health and safety of our Staff, Children and families, employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with all valid, required doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada before hire. KRRCFS will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to medical reasons, or any other ground protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code._

**About Kenora Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services**:
Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services is a non-profit community organization funded by the Government of Ontario, legally mandated to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect through the Child and Family Services Act.