Case Aide, Scarborough Branch - Toronto, Canada - The Children's Aid Society of Toronto

The Children's Aid Society of Toronto

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

19 hours ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

POSITION

CASE AIDE, SCARBOROUGH BRANCH
Provides a support function to social work staff with respect to Family Service clients and children in care.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists workers with placement of children by accompanying them and by handling instrumental and supportive tasks.
Arranges transportation for children at home and in care, to visits, appointments or court, and notifies all parties of the arrangements.
Transports children to visits or appointments when CTC drivers are unavailable or when ongoing supervision is required.
Accompanies workers, clients or children to specific appointments.
Provides relief for parent clients in the community by caring for their children and/or home for short periods of time.
Provides workers with child care assistance during complex sessions with clients.
Supervises family visits and takes detailed observation notes of visits.
Books appointments for children in care, community children and family members.
Obtains information on various community programmes and services.
Searches file recordings to collect and retrieve reports and letters.
Files (and records) documents in workers' files as requested (i.e. Teams to set up system for collecting documents, making files available and booking case aid's time for filing).
Organizes Family and Children's Services files.
Requisitions funds for Family Service clients, foster parents and children care.
Maintains in good order toy supplies for reception and interview rooms.
Assists Family and Children's Services workers with other responsibilities as required.
Acts in accordance with and incorporates Society's Code of Ethics, Confidentiality, Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination policies, etc.
Uses sound judgment in consideration of financial resources.
Complies with Society's financial policies and procedures.
Performs other tasks as required.
Works in a safe manner in accordance with the Society's health and safety policies and procedures and all relevant legislation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:
Secondary school graduate degree
Knowledge and Skills:
Experience caring for children of all ages from infancy through adolescence.
Previous experience in delivering life skills mentoring.
Demonstrated effective clinical approach when working with clients who have emotional distress and mental illness.
Demonstrated knowledge of parenting skills and child/parent attachment.
Proven ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing.
Experience with computer software, i.e., Microsoft Office.
Valid Ontario G or G2 Driver's License.

OTHER INFORMATION

Accommodation at CAST

We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department at x2300. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
Equity Hiring Strategy and Application Process

- racialized (visible minority)

This initiative is deemed to be a Special Program under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Applications must be received in the Human Resources Department,
NO LATER THAN 11:59 PM on FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 2023.

This position is expected to begin in September 2023.
**_ We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only those who are under consideration will be contacted._