Children's Services Worker

Linck Child, Youth & Family Supports (“Linck”) requires one (1) Children’s Services Worker. This is a contract, full-time (70 hours bi-weekly) position lasting for a period of one (1) year.

The worker will provide protective and preventative service as mandated under the Child Youth and Family Services Act to families and children; assume complete case management responsibility for a combined adoption and children’s services caseload; assess child functioning; provide therapeutic intervention to children; provide protective services to children which includes: ensuring all of the child’s needs and rights are met; participating as required in Ontario Court of Justice matters pertaining to child protection or youth justice issues;

preparing reports, correspondence and documents for internal and external use; providing a variety of services related to adoption.

• Four-year Honours Bachelors degree (BA);
  Bachelor of Social Work degree (BSW) preferred;
  Indigenous degree would be considered an asset
• Preference will be given to candidates who have completed the Child Welfare Pathway to Authorization Series and/or are Authorized workers.
• Over one year and up to and including three years experience in child welfare preferred.
• Knowledge of the Differential Response Model for Child Protection in Ontario.
• The Child, Youth and Family Services Act;
  Ministry standards and guidelines in the area of Children in Care and Licensing Standards, and Adoption Services is essential.
• Knowledge of Signs of Safety Framework of client engagement.
• Strong knowledge of community resources.
• An understanding of social casework principles as they relate to service delivery to children, adolescents and families in both an individual and group format.
• Strong assessment skills in order to assess clients needs, formulate plans of service and monitor/evaluate progress.
• Preference will be given to persons with a strong understanding and extensive experience working with other cultures, heritages and traditions;
• A commitment to developing the highest quality culturally-appropriate service possible for the various communities that we serve.
• Computer and keyboarding skills.
• The ability to communicate in French is an asset; and
• A valid driver’s license and use of a reliable personal vehicle.