Child Welfare Worker (19/24)

www.krrcfs.ca

Is seeking applications for:

Child Welfare Worker (File #19/24)

1 Full Time, Union Position

Closing Date: Open until filled

Hours of Work:  33.75 hours per week (Full-Time)

Locations: FORT FRANCES, ON  (may include some travel)

Initial Assignment: Protection

Salary: $57,821 – $86,091 (MSW)

Position Summary

The Child Welfare Worker is responsible for the provision of a broad range of child welfare services including intake, assessment, and clinical intervention with children and their families.  They will be required to conduct investigations, provide emergency services, make application to the court and ensure that the needs of the children living either in their own home, or in care, are met. Child Welfare Workers are assigned to a specific service stream, but may at times, be required to work in multiple or different service streams at any given time.
Knowledge and Skills Required:

•   Responsible for the provision of a broad range of child welfare services including intake, assessment and clinical intervention with children and their families.
•   Required to conduct investigations, provide emergency services, make application to the court and ensure that the needs of children living either in their own home, or in care, are met.
•  May at times be required to work in multiple or different service streams.
•  Be familiar with and provide services in compliance with relevant legislation, ministry regulations and standards, and agency policies and procedures.
•  Complete required documentation in accordance with prescribed agency, ministry and legal standards.
•  Collaborate with other staff, agencies and professionals in the provision of, and advocacy for, services to children and their families.
•   Demonstrated computer skills and good communication skills, both orally and in writing.

Qualifications:

•   An awareness of Indigenous issues, including knowledge of the communities, family structure, customs and traditions, is an asset.
•   Must possess a B.S.W. or M.S.W degree with two to three years of experience in Social Work.
•   Applicants with similar academic qualifications and related experience may be considered.

Required:

•  Must possess a valid Class G Ontario Driver’s Licence and have access to a reliable vehicle with OPCF6A Insurance endorsement and minimum of $1000 000.00 Liability
•  Clear criminal reference check, Clear Vulnerable Sector check, Clear Internal Records Check and a Clear Driver’s Abstract

Please submit resume with letter of application to:

HR@krrcfs.ca

Human Resources Department

Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services

820 Lakeview Drive

Kenora, Ontario

P9N 3P7

Fax No. (807)467-5539 ATT: HR

Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process.