Child Protection Worker

2 weeks ago

Thunder Bay, Canada The Children's Aid Society of the District of Thunder Bay Full time

**Child Protection Worker - Thunder Bay Office**
**One (1) Full Time, Contract Position - Up to 12 Months (33.75 hours/week)**
The Child Protection Worker receives referral information, investigates allegations of abuse and neglect, assesses the need for ongoing agency involvement, and provides short or long-term therapeutic interventions and support as required to prevent circumstances which may lead to child maltreatment. The incumbent has accountability for case decision-making and direction. This work is ideal for individuals interested in social work, a changing and challenging work environment, and who enjoy working from a collaborative, strength-based perspective.

**Duties Include**
- 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
- 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 region to meet the needs of families and services

**Position Requirements**
- 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
- 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
- Proven ability to work as an integral member of a team
- Computer literate
- 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
- Travel to District as required.

We thank all applicants; however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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