Children's Service Worker - Newmarket, Canada - YORK REGION CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY

YORK REGION CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY

Verified Company

Newmarket, Canada

2 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

March 16, 2023

Job Posting #2023-05

12 Month Contract Children's Services Worker

The York Region Children's Aid Society (YRCAS) is a non-profit community organization legally mandated to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect.

As a leader within the child welfare sector, we partner with parents, caregivers, and community to provide a safe environment for children and youth, through equitable, culturally aligned services.

Comprised of interdisciplinary teams of diverse professionals who push boundaries in support of family centered care, we engage with children and families for a stronger, healthier community within the York Region.

YRCAS is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that encourages every team member to lead within their role, generate innovative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal to create a healthy workplace and community where children youth and families thrive.

To support us on our journey, YRCAS is looking for a Children's Services Worker to support our Child and Family Wellbeing-Resources department.

Why Work for Us?

Hybrid working model (working virtual and in person)
Casual dress code
Employer paid Group Insurance and Health & Dental Benefit
Four (4) Weeks of Vacation accrued per calendar year
Five (5) float days per calendar year
One day off every five (3) weeks during Winter months
Shortened summer hours
OMERS Pension, with employer and employee sharing premiums equally
CAA Membership Reimbursement and Mileage Reimbursement
Enhanced Wellness Initiatives Virtual Fitness Classes

SUMMARY OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Children's Services Supervisor, the Children's Services Worker will work within the Resources area of the Child and Family Wellbeing department.

The Children's Services Worker will work directly with children and youth in the care of the Society and ensure compliance with all Ministry Regulations.

This includes, but is not limited to, conducting privacy visits, hosting Plan of Care meetings, and maintaining up-to-date records for children and youth in care.

NATURE OF POSITION:

To provide an ongoing assessment of the child's needs and to develop an appropriate Plan of Care based on these needs.
To coordinate and attend meetings to review Plans of Care and to ensure the continued implementation of strategies and services to meet the child's needs.
To participate in the development and implementation of alternative residential care plans for children requiring placement.
To work closely with foster parents and other care providers in supporting and planning for children in care.
To work with foster parents and other Society staff to assist in the facilitation of access between children in care and their natural families.
To develop permanency plans for children and youth in care.
To support youth in care moving onto independence.
To monitor childcare practices within placements and to alert the supervisor of any potential problems regarding the care and protection of the child.
To report child protection concerns involving children in care and, in the event of an investigation of abuse or neglect, to support the child through the investigativeprocess.
To provide information and support to the appropriate parties during and after serious occurrence investigations.
To negotiate and prepare Special Care Rate Agreement for additional (onetoone) staffing in placements in conjunction with the Supervisor and to monitor onetoone staffing to ensure it meets the needs of the child.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Master's Degree in a Human Services related field, and a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience working with children and families.
Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services related field, and a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience working with children and families.
CYW and a minimum of three (3) years' experience working with children and families.
Previous experience in clinical services to children combined with a direct knowledge of residential systems is desirable.
Knowledge of normal child development

Knowledge and Skills

Excellent working knowledge of the Child Youth and Family Services Act, Ministry Standards and guidelines, and Society policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practices and principles, including sensitivity to Indigenous, Black, racialized, gender, and disabilityrelated issues and their intersection(s) with other identities including socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, etc.
Thorough understanding of and ability to practice a strengthbased, antioppressive and culturally sensitive approach with children, youth, their parents, and extended family (kin and kith)
Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Call to Action, the OACAS Indigenous Reconciliation Framework