Child Protection Worker

1 week ago

Timmins ON PN H, Canada Kunuwanimano Child & Family Services Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Location: Timmins, ON

Job type: Full Time – 35 hours per week

Closing Date: October 21, 2025

What you will do in the role
  • Provides fair, respectful, and culturally relevant services to First Nations children and families, consistent with the Agency's By-Laws, Policies, Procedures, and the Ontario Child Protection Standards.
  • Develops links with relevant communities on and off reserve to explore service options and strategies to address issues affecting First Nations children and families.
  • Provides a range of ongoing child protection services to children and their families of an assigned caseload of both voluntary and non-voluntary clients.
  • Investigates and assesses allegations of child abuse and/or maltreatment.
  • Intervenes in crises situations, assesses risk to children and determines action which may include the need for alternative placement.
  • Advocates on behalf of children and families for a variety of support services within the community.
  • Participates as a member of the team in the achievement of departmental and team service objectives and targets, including performing other duties as required.
  • Coordinates and facilitates customary care and society placements and prepares all required documents and supporting the child and family throughout the admission process.
  • Acts as a witness in child welfare, criminal, and juvenile court matters in support of the agency's recommendations.
Just a few reasons to join Kunuwanimano Child and Family Services
  • Opportunity to work with a dynamic team with career growth across multiple departments.
  • KCFS prides itself in providing its employees with job security, competitive wages, and a safe working environment.
  • Training opportunities to support your success in the role.
  • A defined contribution benefit pension plan (OMERS)
  • Comprehensive Health Plan including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance.
  • Competitive vacation leaves
What you bring to the table
  • BSW with previous child welfare experience within First Nations communities or 2 years of social service experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Completion of OACAS New Worker Training Modules preferred.
  • Must possess a valid "G" Ontario Driver's licence, be willing to travel, able to work flexible hours and provide on- call services when required.
  • Must provide a $2M auto liability insurance.
  • Must produce clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening
  • Ability to speak an Indigenous language considered a major asset.
  • Demonstrate excellent analytical, problem solving, negotiating, decision making, planning, organizational, administrative, and oral and written communication skills.

Please refer to our website: for employment opportunities.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our agency a better place to work. Please note that preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants. Please self-identify.

Meegwetch to all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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