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Child & Family Support Worker
East Algoma
Social Services
POSTED:
5 days ago
Employer:
Children's Aid Society
ES Job ID:
4855
Closing Date:
July 04, 2024
Salary:
50789
Duration:
Full Time
Job Description:
The Child & Family Support Worker position will provide services to children/youth and families in efforts to maintain strengthen and promote healthy family functioning as well as mitigate risk, build capacity and increase resilience. The Child & Family Support Worker will be available to provide family visiting opportunities, in-home support service, reunification plans, crisis support and intervention to the child and their parent or caregiver. The Child & Family Support Worker will be able to provide support in skill development, education, assessment, behavioral and emotional needs training, and attachment and community linkages for parents and caregivers.
Occasional requirement to work outside standard hours including evening and/or weekend hours.
Salary Range: $50,789 - $62,429
Occasional requirement to work outside standard hours including evening and/or weekend hours.
Salary Range: $50,789 - $62,429
Required Skills:
To be considered you must possess:
- College diploma in a field related to community & social services is required.
- University degree in Social Sciences is preferred.
- Experience working with children and families with complex and diverse needs is preferred.
- Sound knowledge of CAS programs and services and child welfare assessment and screening tools
- An understanding of regulations and standards governing child welfare
- Strong knowledge of sound casework theory and practice, therapeutic and crisis intervention skills
General Skills and Attributes
- Proficiency with software/computer applications
- Solid oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task
- Ability to think critically and to analyze information, problem-solve and make good decisions
- Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
- Ability to deal with highly sensitive and personal information in a confidential manner
- Strong written documentation skills
- College diploma in a field related to community & social services is required.
- University degree in Social Sciences is preferred.
- Experience working with children and families with complex and diverse needs is preferred.
- Sound knowledge of CAS programs and services and child welfare assessment and screening tools
- An understanding of regulations and standards governing child welfare
- Strong knowledge of sound casework theory and practice, therapeutic and crisis intervention skills
General Skills and Attributes
- Proficiency with software/computer applications
- Solid oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task
- Ability to think critically and to analyze information, problem-solve and make good decisions
- Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
- Ability to deal with highly sensitive and personal information in a confidential manner
- Strong written documentation skills
How to Apply:
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Please send your resume by July 4, 2024, to:
Human Resources Department, Children's Aid Society
191 Northern Ave. East
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 4H8
[email protected]
The 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. We are committed to providing a barrier-free workplace. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please contact the human resources department in advance.
Human Resources Department, Children's Aid Society
191 Northern Ave. East
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 4H8
[email protected]
The 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. We are committed to providing a barrier-free workplace. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please contact the human resources department in advance.
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