Job Description

We are a Child Welfare and Child & Youth Mental Health agency committed to service
excellence, teamwork and participation in decision-making. We respect and value diversity and
operate from an anti-oppression framework. Located in the prime recreational area of Simcoe
County and the District of Muskoka, we provide the opportunity to combine a career with a
lifestyle of your choice.

Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions (SMFC) strives to be a reflection of the diverse communities
it serves. As a result, we encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented
communities such as people living with a disability, racialized people, Indigenous peoples,
people of different faiths and people from diverse gender, gender expression and
2SLGBTQ2SIA+ identities. If you are of the aforementioned identities, and feel comfortable
making it known, please feel free to do so with the knowledge it will be kept confidential and
used in a safe manner to inform our recruitment process towards being an equal opportunity
employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code
throughout the recruitment process.

The Job
The incumbents will report to the Family Support Team Service Manager. Primary duties
include: providing supervision and support to parents/kin during contact with their children;
report any safety concerns or disclosures; remind parents of their outcome plans; observe,
document and report; provide regular updates to Child Protection, Child Youth Service and
Family Support Workers; attend Court as required; participate in Conferences/Circles; and any
other duties as assigned by the Service Manager. Case assignments could be during the
weekday, evenings and on weekends and take place in office, in client\'s homes or other
community locations. We are looking to fill a position in our Bracebridge & Huntsville service
areas. This is a Bargaining Unit position with CUPE local 5319.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in the human services field or equivalent experience working with

children and families.

• Understanding of the Duty to Report.
• An understanding of the criteria used to determine if a child is in need of protection, the degree

of risk to a child, and a basic knowledge of child protection proceedings.

• The ability to effectively engage and communicate with families who may possess varying degrees

of willingness and capacity to change and to be able to engage a family in greeting and separating.

• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work as a member of the service team.
• A thorough understanding of anti-oppression values and principles is important.
• An appreciation of and ability to work with a diverse community.
• Valid driver\'s licence and access to a vehicle is required.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is a highly desired asset.

All Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions offices are scent-free

Compensation:
Paid hourly at $24.87 per hour

Applications by:
Open until filled

Please apply to:
Internal Applicants:

External Applicants:

We thank all applicants, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Accommodation at Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) and we welcome candidates from all
abilities and backgrounds. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be
provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection
process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department at 705.726.6587 x 2252. Human Resources will work together with the
hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and

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