Bilingual Intake Assessor

This posting is for a Bilingual Intake Phone Assessor(s) position based either from the Barrie or Hunstville Intake offices. The incumbent will report to the Intake Service Manager and will have primary responsibilities for handling telephone intake responsibilities for the Society, completing initial assessment and documentation on referred cases. This is a CUPE Local 5319 Bargaining Unit position.

We are a Child Welfare and Child & Youth Mental Health agency committed to service excellence, teamwork and participation in decision-making. We respect and value diversity and operate from an anti-oppression framework. Located in the prime recreational area of Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka, we provide the opportunity to combine a career with a lifestyle of your choice.

Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions (SMFC) strives to be a reflection of the diverse communities it serves. As a result, we encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented communities such as people living with a disability, racialized people, Indigenous peoples, people of different faiths and people from diverse gender, gender expression and 2

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SIA+ identities. If you are of the aforementioned identities, and feel comfortable making it known, please feel free to do so with the knowledge it will be kept confidential and used in a safe manner to inform our recruitment process towards being an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code throughout the recruitment process.

• Post-Secondary diploma in a Social Services Worker Program or related degree/diploma. Experience working with at-risk populations is an asset.
• Ability to accurately assess risk based on intake information.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and support people in risk situations.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management skills and ability to work effectively under pressure.
• A thorough understanding of anti-oppression values and principles
• An appreciation of and ability to work with a diverse community.
• Bilingualism (French/English) is required, proficiency will be tested.

• The salary range is $60,598 to $74,767 commensurate with experience, with a generous benefits package, vacation and leave provisions.