Job opportunity
Child Welfare Worker
Children's Aid Society of the District of Nipissing and Parry Sound
Role Description
This full-time, on-site Child Welfare Worker role is based in North Bay, ON. The Child Welfare Worker assesses child safety and family needs, conducts home visits, interviews children, caregivers, and collateral contacts, and documents findings in accordance with agency and provincial standards. The role involves delivering a range of services not limited to; conducting child abuse and neglect investigations, assessment of safety and risk, working with children, youth and families to mitigate risk and promote well-being, in addition to working collaboratively to identify, locate, and engage relatives, kin, and other significant connections.
Qualifications
Master of Social Work or Bachelor of Social Work
Consideration will be given to other Social Services qualifications in combination with related experience
Demonstrated understanding and commitment to quality service and best practice
Ability to think critically within a crisis driven environment
Demonstrated strong communication skills with children and adults
Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and priorities when faced with competing demands and working under pressure
Demonstrated knowledge of developmental stages of children, parenting skills and addictions
Ability to maintain a high standard of privacy and confidentiality in the performance of duties
Valid Ontario class ‘G’ Driver’s Licence, satisfactory Driver’s Abstract and vehicle required
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Apply on source site This full-time, on-site Child Welfare Worker role is based in North Bay, ON. The Child Welfare Worker assesses child safety and family needs, conducts home visits, interviews children, caregivers, and collateral contacts, and documents findings in accordance with agency and provincial standards. The role involves delivering a range of services not limited to; conducting child abuse and neglect investigations, assessment of safety and risk, working with children, youth and families to mitigate risk and promote well-being, in addition to working collaboratively to identify, locate, and engage relatives, kin, and other significant connections.
Qualifications
Master of Social Work or Bachelor of Social Work
Consideration will be given to other Social Services qualifications in combination with related experience
Demonstrated understanding and commitment to quality service and best practice
Ability to think critically within a crisis driven environment
Demonstrated strong communication skills with children and adults
Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and priorities when faced with competing demands and working under pressure
Demonstrated knowledge of developmental stages of children, parenting skills and addictions
Ability to maintain a high standard of privacy and confidentiality in the performance of duties
Valid Ontario class ‘G’ Driver’s Licence, satisfactory Driver’s Abstract and vehicle required
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