Ongoing Child Protection Worker - Hamilton, Canada - Catholic Children's Aid Society of Hamilton

Catholic Children's Aid Society of Hamilton

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Hamilton, Canada

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Ongoing Child Protection Worker - Indigenous Services Team

Classification:
Full Time Permanent

Salary Range:
$61, $83,707.00 per annum

Starting Date:
As soon as possible

Application deadline: 11:59pm February 12, 2023; Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis

Guided by Catholic values and teachings; a fundamental belief in strengthening families; and under the mandate of the laws of Ontario, the mission of the Society is to protect and advocate for the wellbeing of children within the City of Hamilton_.
We serve and offer bilingual (English/French) service to children, youth and families within the Hamilton community to protect their safety and wellbeing, strengthen families and nurture lifelong relationships._

We are currently hiring for an Ongoing Child Protection Worker _- Indigenous Services Team_. This position is predominantly responsible for ongoing files; other duties may include intake files based on department needs. This is a union position, reporting to the Supervisor, Indigenous Services Team.

Responsibilities:

Responds to allegations of child maltreatment according to the Ontario Child Protection

Standards.

Adherence to the CYFSA and Society policies and procedures.
Understands and works within the guidelines of protocols developed collaboratively with community partners.
Documents in CPIN a record of all contacts, interventions, supervisor consultation as well as maintaining a record of all relevant reports and correspondence.
Documentation meets evidentiary requirements for court for both child protection and criminal court proceedings.
Consults with legal counsel in the preparation and presentation of evidence. Appears as a witness in court matters.
Strength based approach to determine the strengths, needs, protective factors to develop safety plans and intervention strategies.
Attends regular supervision and case conferences prepared to discuss cases and seek consultation.
As a member of a team, provides mandated child protection services to families and children acting within established procedural guidelines and time frames and in accordance with the Child and Family Services Act, Ministry, agency and professional standards.
Comply with Health and Safety Policies and the Ontario Health and Safety Act.
Committed to antioppression values of justice, equity, respect of the beliefs and traditions of others.
Committed to agency values of: success for children, youth & families, service excellence, integrity, human dignity & respect, communication & collaboration, compassion, shared accountability and our team.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

This position's predominant focus is working with Indigenous caregivers within the Hamilton community; assisting with families outside of the indigenous community may be required as needed.
Establishes and maintains strong connection to Indigenous services to facilitate necessary and timely referrals for Indigenous service users.
Demonstrate knowledge of culturally safe community services including the use of AADR and

Indigenous Family Group Conferencing modalities.

Strong understanding of the Truth and Reconciliation commitments of the Child Welfare Sector and centralizes these principles within case management/intervention strategies

Qualifications:

BSW or a Bachelor of Arts/Community College with Clinical Behavioral Sciences (CBS) Certificate,
Knowledge of child development and familiarity with provincial child welfare legislation considered
Effective written and oral communication skills; ability to manage competing demands and meet strict deadlines.
Demonstrates a commitment to, and work ethic in leadership and role models behaviours that demonstrates the Mission and Vision of the Catholic Children's Aid Society.
Knowledge and commitment to antioppressive/antiracist philosophy and practice.
Lived experience as member of an Indigenous community is preferred
Experience working with and knowledge of issues facing Indigenous peoples of Canada
Understanding of cultural attachment and permanency through an Indigenous lens
Demonstrated clinical skills in the areas of Trauma and Attachment, Family Centered Practice,

Signs of Safety and Anti-Oppressive Practice considered an asset.

An understanding of the issues impacting Indigenous families within the urban environment.
Understanding of Truth and Reconciliation Child Welfare Calls to Action, An Act Respecting First

Nations Inuit and Metis Children Youth and Families and the calls for justice from the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Inquiry.

Additional Requirements for this Position:

Computer literate with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft office and proprietary child welfare systems and programs.
Able to affirm and integrate in the delivery of services the Society values which reflect the

Agenc