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Child Protection Specialist

3 months ago


Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, Canada SPECIALIZED DIRECT CARE SERVICES LLC Full time
Child Protection Specialist - Specialized Direct Care Services LLC

Position Type: Full-time – 35 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

As a Child Protection Specialist, you will:

  • Deliver equitable, respectful, and culturally appropriate services to First Nations children and families, adhering to the organization's By-Laws, Policies, Procedures, and the Ontario Child Protection Standards.
  • Establish connections with relevant communities to explore service options and strategies that address the challenges faced by First Nations children and families.
  • Provide a comprehensive range of ongoing child protection services to an assigned caseload of both voluntary and involuntary clients.
  • Conduct investigations and assessments regarding allegations of child abuse and/or maltreatment.
  • Respond to crisis situations, evaluate risks to children, and determine necessary actions, which may include alternative placements.
  • Advocate for children and families to access various support services within the community.
  • Collaborate as a team member to achieve departmental and team service objectives, including performing additional duties as required.
  • Coordinate and facilitate customary care and society placements, preparing all necessary documentation and supporting the child and family throughout the admission process.
  • Serve as a witness in child welfare, criminal, and juvenile court matters to support the agency's recommendations.
Why Join Specialized Direct Care Services LLC?

We offer:

  • An opportunity to work with a dynamic team and advance your career across multiple departments.
  • A commitment to job security, competitive compensation, and a safe working environment.
  • Training opportunities designed to ensure your success in the role.
  • A comprehensive health benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • Generous vacation leave policies.
Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • A Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) with prior experience in child welfare within First Nations communities, or two years of social service experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Completion of OACAS New Worker Training Modules is preferred.
  • A valid "G" Ontario Driver's license, willingness to travel, and the ability to work flexible hours and provide on-call services as needed.
  • A clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
  • Proficiency in an Indigenous language is considered a significant asset.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, decision-making, planning, organizational, administrative, and communication skills, both oral and written.

We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants. Self-identification is encouraged.

Thank you to all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.