Child Welfare Worker

23 hours ago

Red Lake, Canada Kenora Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services Full time US$57,000 - US$115,000 per year
Child Welfare Worker (FT 3-6 Month Term) Quote File #33-25
Kenora Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services
Initial Assignment: Protection

Job Position: Child Welfare Worker

Position Summary: The Child Welfare Worker is responsible for the provision of a broad range of child welfare services including intake, assessment, and clinical intervention with children and their families. They will be required to conduct investigations, provide emergency services, make applications to the court, and ensure that the needs of the children living either in their own homes or in care are met. Child Welfare Workers are assigned to a specific service stream, but may at times, be required to work in multiple or different service streams at any given time.   
Why you should work for us:
  • Competitive Salaries
  • Comprehensive Benefit Plan (Premiums paid by the employer)
  • OMERS - Defined Benefit Pension plan
  • Opportunity for training and advancement
  • Generous Vacation allotment (20+ days to start, Plus 4 floater days, plus 2 wellness days per year)
  • Flex-time
  • Supportive Environment
  • Great Workplace Culture

Knowledge and Skills Required:
  • Responsible for the provision of a broad range of child welfare services including intake, assessment, and clinical intervention with children and their families.
  • Required to conduct investigations, provide emergency services, make applications to the court, and ensure that the needs of children living either in their own homes or in care are met.
  • May at times be required to work in multiple or different service streams.
  • Be familiar with and provide services in compliance with relevant legislation, ministry regulations and standards, and agency policies and procedures.
  • Complete required documentation in accordance with prescribed agency, ministry, and legal standards.
  • Collaborate with other staff, agencies, and professionals in the provision of, and advocacy for, services to children and their families.
  • Demonstrated computer skills and good communication skills, both orally and in writing.

Qualifications:
  • Awareness of Indigenous issues, including knowledge of the communities, family structure, customs, and traditions, is an asset.
  • Must possess an S.S.W. Diploma, B.S.W., or M.S.W. - Applicants with similar academic qualifications and related experience may be considered.

Required:
  • Must possess a valid Class G Ontario Driver's License and have access to a reliable vehicle with OPCF6A Insurance endorsement and minimum of $ Liability.
  • Clear criminal reference check, Clear Vulnerable Sector check, Clear Internal Records Check, and a Clean Driver's Abstract.

Please submit a resume with a letter of application to:  Human Resources Department Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services 820 Lakeview Drive Kenora, Ontario P9N 3P7 Fax No ATT: HR   Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services is an equal-opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. 

About Kenora Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services:

Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services is a non-profit community organization funded by the Government of Ontario, legally mandated to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect through the Child and Family Services Act.

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