Child Welfare Worker

2 weeks ago

Kenora District, Canada Kenora Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services Full time
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 are required to conduct investigations, provide emergency services, make application to the court and ensure that the needs of the children living either in their own home or in care, are met. Child Welfare Workers are assigned to a specific service stream, but may be required to work in multiple or different service streams at any given time.

Knowledge and Skills Required:
  • 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.
  • Must be able to assist with protection caseload, as required.
   Qualifications:
  • An awareness of Indigenous issues, including knowledge of the communities, family structure, customs and traditions, is an asset.
  • SSW, BSW, or MSW degree (or related field). 
  • Preferred two years experience, minimum, in social work field. 
  • Authorized worker preferred (Child Welfare Pathway to Authorization training). 
  • Applicants with similar academic qualifications and related experience may be considered.
  Required:
  • Must possess a valid Class G Ontario Driver's Licence and have access to a reliable vehicle with OPCF6A Insurance endorsement and minimum of $ Liability. 
  • Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector check, Internal Records Check and Driver's Abstract. 
  • Some travel within the community and region required. 
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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