Job Description

Float Child Protection Worker

Permanent 1.0 FTE position

Barrie or South Simcoe Protection to Start

The Agency

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-racist, anti-oppressive intersectional 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, minorized racialized people, Indigenous peoples, people of different faiths and people from diverse genders, gender expressions and sexual orientations. 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 and thereafter.

T

he Job

We are recruiting for a permanent Float Child Protection Worker starting in the Barrie or South Simcoe Protection service area. The incumbent will report to the branch Service Manager and will have child protection caseload responsibilities. Primary duties include: investigating and assessing matters pertaining to children in need of protection; providing support services to clients; providing services to children in care; documentation responsibilities in accordance with the legislation and agency procedures; providing community outreach and prevention activities; and other duties as assigned by the Service Manager. This is a Bargaining Unit position with CUPE local 5319.

Qualifications

A Bachelor or Masters of Social Work degree is preferred. Those who possess a Bachelors degree with related work experience in the Social Services field will also be considered. A thorough knowledge of child welfare case management, and the CYFSA. Demonstrated ability to assess and support people in risk-induced (or "risk-based") situations. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Strong time management skills and ability to work effectively under pressure. A thorough understanding of anti-racist, anti-oppressive principles and practices are important. An appreciation of and ability to work with a diverse community. Valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle is required. Bilingualism (French/English) is a highly desired asset.

Compensation

The salary range will be $69,487 to $87,897 commensurate with experience.

Applications by: October 4, 2025

Note:

Our current Collective Agreement has provisions for the following: Where an applicant from an

Ontario Child Welfare Organization is successful in a job competition, service-based entitlements for wages and vacation shall be based on the length of their most recent period of continuous service. The foregoing does not apply to seniority-based entitlements.

While we encourage all interested and qualified applicants to apply, preference will be given to internal candidates, within the bargaining unit, as part of our commitment to employee growth and development within Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions.

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