Job Description

Jewish Family and Child Service is a multi-service, client-centered, family service agency
and a Children\'s Aid Society. We support the healthy development of individuals, children,
families, and communities through prevention, protection, counselling, education, and
Job Details
advocacy services, within the context of Jewish values.

Position Type:
About the Role
Part Time
We are seeking a part time Disclosure Clerk. The incumbent will be responsible for

preparing file disclosures including but not limited to records checks, file summaries,
Work Hours:
requests from other CAS agencies, requests from clients, former clients, legal
21 hours per week
representatives, court ordered file disclosures, requests from office of the Children\'s

Lawyers, community partners, and others.
Reporting To:

Senior Legal Counsel
Responsibilities:

• Receive disclosure requests and prioritize based on type and timelines.

Classification:

• Request and receive all required documents from party requesting disclosure,

Union - Administrative
including signed consents, prior to producing disclosure.
Assistant III

• Complete record checks on agency databases and legacy systems, and provincial

(0.6 FTE)
databases as required to successfully complete the disclosure request.

• Identify and request all necessary case documentation for disclosure requests

Salary Range:

• Complete court ordered disclosures, file disclosure request, record check requests

$33,812 to $39,579
from other agencies, offices, and/or individuals.
Based on Experience

• Redact case files to produce non-identifying file disclosures

• Communicate with staff, disclosure clients, external agencies, and community

Location:
partners, as required.
Central Branch

• Clarify requests for information and prepare information for disclosures following

4600 Bathurst St.
policies, procedures, legal requirements, legislation, and timelines.
Toronto, ON M2R 3V3

• Summarize pertinent information required to fulfil disclosure requests according

to policies and procedures, using child protection knowledge.
Posting Date:

• Clarify requests for information and prepare information for disclosures following

May 19, 2023
policies, procedures, legal requirements, legislation, and timelines.

• Maintain and update documentation through client database.

External Closing Date:

• Complete all forms and closing procedures, as required.

Until filled

• Complete all documentation requirements independently.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Anticipated Start

Date:
Qualifications:
ASAP

• Accredited College Diploma in Legal Office Administration or Law Clerk.
• Two (2) years\' experience in a related field working with legal disclosures.
• Experience working within Child Welfare and/or Indigenous Child-Wellbeing

setting would be considered an asset.

• Basic knowledge of the Child, Youth & Family Services Act (CYFSA) and of child

protection proceedings.

• Knowledge of court rules and the relevant legislation and expectations of the court

office and understanding of child protection clinical practice.

• Knowledge of Agency programs and services.
• Proficiency in the use of technology.
• Demonstrated understanding of filing systems.

If you are interested in applying for thi s position, please submit your r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 by visiting

Jewish Family and Child Service is co

mmitted to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Accommodations during all phase

s of the hire process will be made wherever possible. Please advise us if any accommodations are required.

JF&CS has a COVID-19 vaccination
policy in place. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19, unless a valid
exemption under the Ontario Human
Rights Code is provided.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Ontario Association of Children\'s Aid Societies