The Child Protection Worker is the primary agent for delivering the Society's mandated services under the Child and Youth Family Services Act. The Child Protection Worker is responsible for; performing intake and investigation functions, case management and family services functions, ensuring that the physical, developmental and emotional needs of children who are in care temporarily or permanently are being met and that the services given meet Society and Ministry standards.

Qualifications:

· Preferred education: Bachelor of Social Work degree

· Minimum education: University Degree in the Human Sciences

· Significant experience in front line protection work, care of children, assessing, monitoring and evaluating substitute family care programs.

· Skills that allow the incumbent to accurately assess individual and family functioning and ensure that the physical, developmental and emotional needs of children who are in care temporarily or permanently are being met

· Well versed in individual and family counseling techniques that will address dysfunction within the context of a child protection mandate

· Effective organization, time management and communication skills, both verbal and written

· Ability to work both independently and as a member of the team

· Ability to work flexible hours that may include evening and weekends

· Knowledgeable in all ministry/legislative standards relating to child protection.

· Possess a valid driver’s license, clear driving record and a road worthy vehicle

· Clear Police Vulnerable Record Check

· Bilingualism (French/English) would be an asset

· Experience and sensitivity to the needs of Indigenous communities are considered assets.

Salary Range: $63,907 - $78,555 per year.

Children’s Aid Society of Algoma is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. We encourage and are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital/family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age or disability.

Children’s Aid Society of Algoma is committed to providing a barrier free workplace. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $63,907.00-$78,555.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Elliot Lake, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Elliot Lake, ON

Application deadline: 2023-03-03

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