Child Welfare Manager

Our Mission

We protect and support children and youth in partnership with families and communities.

Our commitment to Diversity

Family & Children's Services of St. Thomas & Elgin is committed to becoming allies with First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities; those of African-Canadian/Black heritage; people with differing abilities; other racially marginalized and LGBTQ2S+ persons, through our Truth and Reconciliation commitments, our ongoing 'Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity' work and antiracism/anti-oppression education. We actively seek candidates from these groups to apply.

SCOPE OF JOB:

This is a full time permanent managerial position. In managing a team of authorized child protection workers and child and family support workers, the incumbent has responsibility for the planning and provision of child welfare services for Elgin County, including subsequent and/or joint intake investigations, the apprehension of children, supervision of short term out of home placements as well as the provision and coordination of in home support and education to families. The incumbent participates in the overall management of the agency through planning, administrative and community outreach duties. This position is outside the Bargaining Unit.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Masters of Social Work degree from a recognized University (or those who have equivalent education and experience);

· Minimum of three years of related direct social work practice;

· Demonstrated superior oral and written communication skills, sound problem solving skills and judgment, strong time management and a community based philosophy for delivering child welfare services;

· Demonstrates skills in critical decision making that are inclusive and collaborative;

· Ability to provide strong team building, leadership and coaching skills to a team of Child Protection Workers and other child welfare professionals;

· Adapts to change and responds to changing circumstances and priorities in a professional manner;

· Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Agency, Sector and Ministry priorities and directives;

· Familiarity with the Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA), current workplace human resources practices, and familiarity with current workplace software would be assets;

· Willingness to work flexible working hours as required;

· Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills in a digitized environment;

· Demonstrates self-awareness, recognizes their strengths and areas of developments and understands who their beliefs impact their work;

· Understands the importance of accountability in their work and seeks out direction or consultation as needed;

· Welcomes the ideas, values, experiences and expertise of others and is committed and contributes positively to the management team and organization;

· Demonstrates appropriate strategies to resolve conflict and de-escalate crisis situations in a professional and respectful manner, develops strategies and provides follow-up;

· Clear and explicit commitment to the practice of Signs of Safety and its implementation within the organization,

· Understands the agency's service delivery model and is able to implement in their work;

· Understands their privilege, recognizes their bias and integrates the agency's mission, commitments and declarations into their work;

· Sensitivity to and awareness of issues facing First Nations, Inuit and Métis (FNIM) people and the Pathway to Reconciliation;

· Commits to improve, develop and implement Truth and Reconciliation, anti-oppression and anti-racism practices into our organization;

· Demonstrates cultural competency and sensitivity while working cross culturally;

· Recognition of and sensitivity to Anti-Oppression and broad social injustices including, poverty, sexual orientation, race and ethnicity and other forms of discrimination including disabilities and their systemic impact on service users and community as a whole. Ability to promote equality and reduce impact of discrimination within Child Welfare and in the broader community, and

· A valid G drivers licence and use of a personal vehicle.

REPORTS TO:Director of Services

SALARY: $97,711 to $119,836

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT RESUME: October 31, 2025

Qualified applicants should submit their resumes to:

Family & Children's Services St. Thomas and Elgin

Attention: Shelley Wright

E-mail:

"Family and Children's Services of St. Thomas and Elgin is committed to a barrier-free, respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. We will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those applicants with disabilities.

Please inform Human Resources in advance_ should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment and selection process."_

Thank you for your interest in our organization.

Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $97,711.00-$119,836.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In person