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Child & Family Support Worker
East Algoma
Social Services
POSTED:
7 days ago
Employer:
Children's Aid Society
ES Job ID:
5139
Closing Date:
November 21, 2024
Job Description:
CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY OF ALGOMA REQUIRES
CHILD & FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
East Algoma - Permanent
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.
CHILD & FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
East Algoma - Permanent
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.
Required 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
- 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
Requirements:
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
Occasional requirement to work outside standard hours including evening and/or weekend hours.
Salary Range: $50,789 - $62,429
- 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
Occasional requirement to work outside standard hours including evening and/or weekend hours.
Salary Range: $50,789 - $62,429
How to Apply:
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.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Please send your resume by November 21, 2024, to:
Human Resources Department, Children's Aid Society
191 Northern Ave. East, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 4H8
[email protected]
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Please send your resume by November 21, 2024, to:
Human Resources Department, Children's Aid Society
191 Northern Ave. East, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 4H8
[email protected]