Child Protection Worker - Kitchener, Canada - Family and Children Services of Waterloo

Family and Children Services of Waterloo

Verified Company

Kitchener, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Posted:
Wednesday June 7, 2023

Close Date:
Friday June 16, 2023

Posting ID:
JP#

This position provides protective and preventative service as mandated under the Child, Youth, and Family Services Act to families and children; investigates complaints of children alleged to be in need of protection, assumes case management responsibility for protection caseload; assesses family and individual functioning; provides therapeutic intervention to clients; provides protective services to clients including: apprehending children and bringing all related matter to the Ontario Court of Justice (Family Division); prepares reports, correspondence and documents for internal and external use; provides coverage to Children's Services Workers, as required.

Qualifications:

MSW preferred, BSW or a Bachelor's Degree combined with child protection experience
Previous experience in child welfare an asset
Experience working with at risk children and families
Bilingual English/French considered an asset
Above average written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated time management skills
Acceptable Vulnerable Persons Criminal Record Check and Driver's Abstract
Valid 'G' Ontario Driver's License with access to reliable vehicle

Applicants should also possess a proven ability and willingness to work as an integral member of a team; strong assessment skills in order to assess clients' needs, formulate plans of service and monitor/evaluate progress; proven crisis intervention skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; strong time management skills.

Salary Range:
$62, $ 84,389.12 per annum

Social Work - Grade 8

Application Process

Resumes will only be accepted electronically.