Children's Service Workers - Chatham-Kent, Canada - Linck Child, Youth & Family Supports

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

1 month ago

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Linck Child, Youth & Family Supports ("Linck") requires two (2) Children's Services Worker(s). These are contract, full-time (70 hours bi-weekly) positions beginning as soon as possible. One (1) position will be for 1 (one) year and the other position will be for six (6) months.


The worker will provide protective and preventative service as mandated under the Child Youth and Family Services Act to families and children; assume complete case management responsibility for a combined adoption and children's services caseload; assess child functioning; provide therapeutic intervention to children; provide protective services to children which includes: ensuring all of the child's needs and rights are met; participating as required in Ontario Court of Justice matters pertaining to child protection or youth justice issues; preparing reports, correspondence and documents for internal and external use; providing a variety of services related to adoption.


Qualifications:

- four year Honours Bachelors degree (BA); Bachelor of Social Work degree(BSW); or Indigenous degree would be an asset;
- over one year and up to and including three years experience in child welfare preferred;
- knowledge of the Differential Response Model for Child Protection in Ontario; the Child, Youth and Family Services Act; Ministry standards and guidelines in the area of Children in Care and Licensing Standards, and Adoption Services is essential;
- knowledge of Signs of Safety Framework of client engagement;
- strong knowledge of community resources;
- an understanding of social casework principles as they relate to service delivery to children, adolescents and families in both an individual and group format;
- 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 culturally-appropriate service possible for the various communities that we serve;
- computer and keyboarding skills;
- the ability to communicate in French is an asset; and
- a valid driver's license and use of a reliable personal vehicle.
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