Job Description

There is 2 full time Child Youth and Family Connections Worker position. Must be willing to work flexible hours
including evenings, weekends, possible rotation or on call and holidays as required. The start date of this position will
be determined in consultation with the immediate supervisor. The location of this position is Oshawa.

POSITON SUMMARY:

The Child, Youth and Family Connections Worker will support the relationship with the child, youth or family. This
position will work in partnership with the child, youth and family to formulate plans and develop strategies to
provide equitable services. In collaboration with the child, youth, and family, the Child & Family Support Worker will
engage with internal and external collaterals to assist the family remain as a family unit. Where a child/youth is in
the care of the Society, this position will engage and collaborate with the family to provide resources and support
for reintegration of the child to the care of the family/family constellation or network, while ensuring all Ministry
standards are achieved. The service model is harm reduction, trauma informed and relational which requires a
great deal of flexibility and collaboration with children, youth, families and communities. These positions will
ensure the Society\'s anti-oppressive practice statement and values are upheld throughout all the interactions with
children, youth and families.

PROGRAM SUMMARY:

These positions will sit on the CARE Team. The CARE Program is a prototype led in partnership by
Dnaagdawenmag Binnoojiiyag Child & Family Services, Durham Children\'s Aid Society and the Durham Regional
Police Service. The CARE team is a dedicated rapid response service to locating and protecting children and
youth who are being exploited in sex trafficking. Leveraging known risk indicators for sex trafficking and existing
data sources, the CARE team will assess and locate high-risk children in unsafe situations and connect them to
trauma-informed, culturally safe services and supports, including mainstream and Indigenous societies. In addition,
the CARE team will investigate sex trafficking offenders and support information-sharing between societies and
police services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A 3 Year Child and Youth Worker Diploma or equivalent.

• Proficiency in a second language an asset.

• A minimum of 6 months related experience.

• A Valid driver\'s license with access to a vehicle required.

Please apply through our career\'s portal through

At Durham Children\'s Aid Society (DCAS), we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. Our commitment to equity is
grounded in an institution-wide commitment to achieving a working, teaching, and learning environment that is free of
discrimination and harassment. DCAS actively seeks candidates from First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis, Inuit, racialized and 2SLGBTQIA
communities, women, and people with differing abilities (including people who have experienced mental health and substance
use challenges). We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions and thank all applicants for their interest,
however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please inform us if you require accommodations related to your
assessments (e.g. interview) during the selection process.

All successful applicants will be required to submit to a child welfare record check. Please note, the presence of a child

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