Community Child Protection Worker

Position Type: One (1) Regular Full Time Position;
Hybrid (two (2) days in-office/week)
Employee Group: CUPE 2501
Salary Range: $64,658.52 to $93,708.96
Department: Community Protection Services
Reports to: Community Protection Services Supervisor

Community Child Protection Workers provide professional protection and community services. They act as resources to families, school personnel, and other social service agencies within the assigned Halton catchment area. Service focuses on assessing safety and reducing risk to children in need of protection and responding to the differential needs of families. This includes child protection services from the point of referral to case closure and the coordination of services with other service providers;

as well as activities that enhance the understanding of CAS services based upon the population and culture of the surrounding community.

Halton CAS operates within a community-integrated service model, designed to strengthen collaboration and improve outcomes for children, youth, and families. In alignment with this approach, this position includes a liaison role with one of our key community partners.

• Provide investigation and management of a child protection caseload.
• Provide a professional response to social problems, family concerns and mental health issues.
• Work to increase the capacity of the community to create a holistic system of support and services within assigned catchment area.
• In consultation with a Supervisor and Solicitor, initiate Legal Proceedings under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act.
• Place children in alternative care when necessary.
• Provide services according to professional standards towards the best interests of children, families, and the Agency.
• Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the position.
• Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all Halton Children's Aid Society policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.

Qualifications

• MSW, BSW (preferred), or one of the following alternative degrees with the specified years of experience:
  • Master’s Degree in a human services discipline and a minimum of three (3) years satisfactory experience working with children and families.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a human services discipline and a minimum of three (3) years satisfactory experience working with children and families.
• Previous child welfare experience considered a strong asset.

General Skills and Attributes

• Superior and effective communication and time management skills.
• Knowledge of normal growth and development of children and common deviations.
• Ability to deal with difficult situations and utilize crisis intervention skills.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other agencies, professionals and colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and to write clear, concise reports.
• Ability to prioritize workload within competing demands and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Valid Ontario Drivers License and a vehicle available for work purposes.
• Actively upholds the principles identified in the Society's Code of Conduct.
• Passion and commitment to an inclusive workplace; respecting and valuing the diversity of every individual.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Responsive to the knowledge and understanding of the culture, history and current oppress ions experienced by marginalized communities and communities that are over represented in the child welfare system, including Indigenous, racialized and the 2
  
  SLGBTQ+ communities.
• Fosters an inclusive and accessible environment where…