Job Posting: 2023-014

CHILDREN’S SERVICE WORKER
Temporary Full Time (5.5 months)

Reporting to: Supervisor, Children's Service

Classification: Full Time Temporary, 5.5 month contract

Salary Range: $61,680-$83,707per annum

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Application deadline: 11:59 pm April 16, 2023

Application Procedure: Please apply through our Career portal section of our website: https://hccas.ca

Guided by Catholic values and teachings, we serve and offer bilingual (English/French) service

to children, youth and families within the Hamilton community to protect their safety and well-

being, strengthen families and nurture lifelong relationships.

We are currently hiring for a temporary Full Time (5.5 month) Children’s Service Worker.

DUTIES:

• As a member of a team, provide mandated child protection services to children in the care of the Society. Ensures all services are carried out in accordance with the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

(Ministry), agency and professional standards.

• To provide direct service to children in care, with emphasis on reunification with birth family, kinship planning, adoption planning and independence.
• Works in collaboration with the child’s circle of care, including, the child’s family, cultural and community supports, medical professionals and other practitioners to best meet the needs of the child.
• Understands and works within the guidelines of protocols developed collaboratively with community partners.
• Provides an ongoing assessment of the child’s needs and to develop an appropriate Plan of Care based on these needs.
• Documents in CPIN a record of all contacts, interventions, supervisor consultation as well as maintaining a record of all relevant reports and correspondence
• Strength based approach to determine the strengths, needs, protective factors to develop safety plans and intervention strategies
• Knowledge of community services and demonstrated ability to advocate and access community for children and families
• Attends regular supervision and case conferences prepared to discuss cases and seek consultation

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• M.S.W. or B.S.W. degree with at least 1 - 3 years of experience in a child welfare agency.
• Lived experience as a member of an equity seeking group is preferred
• Knowledge and commitment to anti-oppressive/anti-racist philosophy and advancing equity within child welfare
• Demonstrated capacity and ability in the following areas: o Clinical skills working with children and youth with understanding of Child

Development, Grief and Loss, Trauma and Attachment, Family Finding, Family

Centered Practice, and effectively engaging Support Networks o Forensic and clinical interviewing, reasoning, and assessment skills o Clinical skills dealing with grief, loss and attachment issues o Tact and diplomacy o Work effectively and strategically in a multi-disciplinary team o Superior communication and presentation skills o Ability to work independently o Ability to liaise and bridge services o Excellent crisis intervention skills o Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children, foster parent, birth parents, and kinship providers.

Additional Requirements for this Position:

• Computer literate with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft office and proprietary child welfare systems and programs.
• Able to affirm and integrate in the delivery of services the Society values which reflect the Agency’s Catholic faith, heritage, culture and traditions.
• Bilingual French/English is an asset.
• At the time of hire, documents required will include: o Police clearance o Provincial Child Protection Record Check o Valid Ontario Driver’s license and acceptable drivers abstract.

The Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton is committed to having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of the city of Hamilton and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals, especially those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.

Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton is committed to ensuring a unbiased selection process that values equity, diversity and inclusion and reflects the Hamilton Catholic community that we serve.

In order to minimize interviewer bias we have incorporated the following into our selection process:

1. We will have our interview panel score written assignments blind to eliminate bias

2. We will seek out recent examples on behavior-based questions during the interview process

3. We will review a candidate’s lived experience during the interview and when assessing staffing needs

4. We provide accommodations in accordance with AODA and the Ontario Human Rights Code

5. We will hold your application in strict and professional confidence

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building on inclusive process that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.

If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Casual
Contract length: 5.5 months

Salary: $61,680.00-$83,707.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Vision care
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hamilton, ON L8M 1A1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hamilton, ON L8M 1A1

Application deadline: 2023-04-16

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