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Hiring Child Protection Worker

September 30, 2011 permalink

It is too late to apply for this job, but you can get an idea of what CAS wants, and the pay rate. One thing missing from the job requirements: registration.

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CHILD PROTECTION WORKER

The agency currently has available a full-time Child Protection Worker position within a Parent and Child Capacity Team. This position is currently in the Kitchener office, however, the work location is subject to change. This position is primarily Intake, however, may be rquired to perform Family Service and Intake duties depending on service needs.

This position provides protective and preventative service as mandated under the Child and Family Services Act to families and children; investigates complaints of children alleged to be in need of protection, assumes case management responsibility for protection caseload; assesses family and individual functioning; provides therapeutic intervention to clients; provides protective services to clients including: apprehending children and bringing all related matter to the Ontario Court of Justice (Family Division); prepares reports, correspondence and documents for internal and external use.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • MSW or BSW from a university of recognized standing;
  • Related Masters or Bachelors degree;
  • Experience in Child Welfare an asset;
  • Valid “G” Ontario Driver’s License with access to reliable vehicle.

Applicants should also possess a proven ability and willingness to work as an integral member of a team; strong assessment skills in order to assess clients needs, formulate plans of service and monitor/evaluate progress; proven crisis intervention skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; strong time management skills.

SALARY RANGE:
$53,953 to $70,999 per annum
Social Work - Grade 8
Article 15.07 applies to internal applicants.

Please submit resume electronically to, resume@facswaterloo.org, on or before 4:00 p.m. the date of closing. Resumes will only be accepted electronically.

DATE POSTED: September 20, 2011

CLOSE DATE: September 26, 2011

POSTING#: 117-2011

POSTION #A-037

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Contact us:

Human Resources Department
Email: resume@facswaterloo.org

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200 Ardelt Ave., Kitchener, ON, N2C 2L9168 Hespeler Rd., Cambridge, ON, N1R 6V7
phone: (519)576-0540fax: (519)576-5304 email: inquiries@facswaterloo.org

Source: FACS Waterloo

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