Child Protection Worker - Chatham-Kent, Canada - Linck Child, Youth & Family Supports

Linck Child, Youth & Family Supports

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Chatham-Kent, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Linck Child, Youth & Family Supports ("Linck") requires two (2) Child Protection Worker(s). These are contract, full-time (70 hour bi-weekly) positions starting as soon as possible and lasting 6 months.

Child Protection Workers are responsible for performing assessment, investigation, case management and family service functions as required through the provision of a broad spectrum of services to children and families.

These services may include but are not limited to providing preventative and child protection services to children and families, completing risk assessments, developing safety/protection plans in collaboration with families including kin and community services, completing required documentation necessary for determining disposition, providing services to families where protection concerns indicate need for such and providing ongoing service to prevent future breakdown of family structure.

Qualifications:

Four year Honours Bachelors degree (BA); Bachelor of Social Work degree(BSW); or Indigenous degree would be an asset
Up to three (3) months of experience working with children, youth, families, individual, groups and community partners; directly related child welfare experience is an asset
Preference will be given to 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
Preference will be given to persons with a strong understanding and extensive experience working with other cultures, heritages and traditions
A commitment to developing the highest quality culturallyappropriate service possible for the various communities that we serve
Proven crisis intervention skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong time management skills
Computer literate
The ability to communicate in French is an asset
A valid driver's license and use of a reliable personal vehicle.