Child Protection Specialist

4 weeks ago

Nipigon, Canada The Children's Aid Society of the District of Thunder Bay Full time
Job Title: Child Protection Worker

Join our team at The Children's Aid Society of the District of Thunder Bay as a Child Protection Worker. In this role, you will be responsible for providing protection and counselling services to families and children, including placing and supporting children in alternative care settings when indicated by safety assessments.

Key Responsibilities:
  • 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 to identify the needs of families and children.
  • 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 district to meet the needs of families and services.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Arts or equivalent combination of education or experience. Bachelor of Social Work or Honours Bachelor of Social Work education is preferred.
  • Candidates without the specific education qualifications, but who possess an appropriate combination of child welfare/social services experience and other academic qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • 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.
  • Knowledge and experience in applying therapeutic approaches with children and families within an anti-oppressive, strengths-based, collaborative framework.
  • Demonstrated ability to gather, integrate, and interpret complex information.
  • 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.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to work effectively with diverse communities.
  • 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.
  • Proven ability to work as an integral member of a team.

The Children's Aid Society of the District of Thunder Bay is committed to a candidate selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. In order to ensure candidates are assessed in a fair and equitable manner, accommodations will be provided to prospective employees in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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