Website Kenora Rainy River Districts Child & Family Services
This position is to fill an existing vacancy.
If you are looking for a position where you can have a significant impact in child welfare, join us at KRRCFS! We offer a flexible working environment and a safe and positive workplace culture that will allow you to perform the work that will make a difference in the lives of children and families in our communities! Compensation includes:
- Over five weeks of time off to start!
- OMERS pension
- Competitive health / dental benefits, 100% paid for by the Employer
- Comprehensive life / disability insurance, 100% paid for by the Employer
- Flexible work schedule
- Ongoing professional development opportunities and leadership development
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 are 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 be required to work in multiple or different service streams at any given time.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- 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.
- Must be able to assist with protection caseload, as required.
Qualifications:
- An awareness of Indigenous issues, including knowledge of the communities, family structure, customs and traditions, is an asset.
- SSW, BSW, or MSW degree (or related field).
- Preferred two years experience, minimum, in social work field.
- 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.
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector check, Internal Records Check and Driver’s Abstract.
Please submit resume and letter of application to hr@krrcfs.ca !
To apply for this job email your details to hr@krrcfs.ca.