Job Description

• Equivalent as deemed suitable by the Executive Director with a willingness to

complete a B.S.W. program

• Must have a valid Ontario "G" class driver's license and reliable vehicle

RESPONSIBLE TO: Service Manager - Children and Youth Services
Under Supervision:
The Child Protection Worker - Children and Youth, assumes case management
responsibilities for children in care and youth transitioning from care. The Child Protection
Worker develops and executes holistic plans of care to ensure optimal development,
continuity and permanent outcomes for children and youth. The provision of child and
youth services includes building therapeutic relationships with families of origin, kin
caregivers, adoptive families, foster families, alternate residential resources and
community caregivers.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Under Supervision:

• Provide services consistent with the overall direction provided by the Child Welfare

Manager, the requirements of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA),
Ministry requirements and the Society's policies and procedures

• Work directly with children and youth to ensure their voice is heard, their preferences

are understood, they have opportunities to participate decision making in accordance
with their age and stage of development, and their wishes are given appropriate
weight/consideration

• Affirm children and youth's identities and enhance cultural connections while in care
• Build therapeutic relationships with parents/caregivers, extended family, resource

and alternate caregivers, as well as the community

• Develop holistic plans of care to promote optimal development, continuity and best

outcomes for children and youth

• Coordinate services needed by children and youth in care
• Initiate and participate in Family Circles and Family Group Conferences as well as

other case conferences to support planning for children and youth in care

• Assess any risk to children and youth's placements and develop safety plans if

deemed necessary

• Contribute to ongoing development of alternate care homes through obtaining

feedback from children and youth in care

• Support children and youth with transitions such as reuniting with

parents/caregivers, placements with extended family and other placement changes

• Prepare documentation for court purposes and provide evidence in court
• Actively uphold the principles identified in the Society's Code of Ethics
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Personal integrity, responsibility and a commitment to the best interests and

elevating the voices of children and youth

• Knowledge of child development, behaviour, and the potential impacts of trauma

• Awareness and competency in identifying bias, discrimination and racism and a

commitment to exemplify the organization's dedication to social justice and reducing
barriers for children, youth, families, colleagues, and the broader community

• Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action

and the impacts of colonization, residential schools, the sixties scoop and the
continued overrepresentation of Indigenous children in care on Indigenous people

• Understanding of Indigenous practices

• Recognition of the power and authority that child welfare staff inherently hold and

commitment to disrupt this power dynamic and work collaboratively alongside
families, youth, and children

• Demonstrated skil s in work with adolescents and preparing youth for independence

• Demonstrated skil s in assessment, case planning and on-going intervention planning

• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbal y and to write clear, concise reports and

to be able to meet deadlines and other administrative requirements

• Ability to work independently and co-operatively as a part of a team setting

• Openness to ongoing learning and professional development

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE:
In accordance with the Collective Agreement Child
Protection Worker Grid - $71,382 - $88,097 annually
(or hourly equivalent)
As a condition of hire, selected candidates will be required to provide:

• Consent for Police - Vulnerable Records Check - Results must be satisfactory

to the employer

• Consent for Child Welfare check- Results must be satisfactory to the employer
• Must have a valid Ontario "G" class driver's license and reliable vehicle

Child and Family Services of Grand Erie is committed to working from an Anti-
Oppressive and Equity practice and is dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the
diversity of the community in which we live and serve.
If you don't see yourself fully represented in each requirement of the job description, we
still encourage you to apply. Research has shown individuals from underrepresented
groups may only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a
more equitable, inclusive, and diverse organization and we strongly encourage all
applicants with diverse identities and lived experiences to apply and to please self-
identify in their cover letter.
We are committed to creating an accessible environment for all. Please let us know if
you have any accommodation needs.
We thank all applicants; however, only those considered for interviews will be