Current Opportunities
If you are up to the challenge of a career in child welfare, you could make a great difference in the life of a child in our community.
At Durham Children's Aid Society you have an opportunity to have a career where you know that you are making a difference.
We’re always on the lookout to add more members to our team. Please send us your resume and we will keep it on file should a position match your experience.
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Family Service Worker
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Posting Date: February 01, 2012
Deadline for application: February 12, 2012
February 1, 2012
POSITION(S) AVAILABLE
We currently have several full-time temporary Family Service Worker positions available.
CURRENT SALARY RANGE
$64,574 - $78,360
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position provides service to families with children either living at home or in the care of the Society where these children may be or actually are in need of protection; developing and implementing treatment plans to ensure that clients needs are being served and that children are being protected either while living at home or in conjunction with outside community resources as may be needed; working with, advising and supporting foster parents and the staff of other types of residential placements; and as required preparing for court and participating in pre-hearing preparations, appearing in court, keeping all required records and documentation as per the mandate of the Child and Family Services Act and professional standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
6 months experience in related field. A B.S.W or equivalent as recognized by the Ontario Association of Professional Social Workers. A BA in a Social Science with 6 months full-time direct CAS experience or 2 years related experience working with families and/or children (e.g. court clinics, residential programs, probation). Proficiency in a second language an asset. Plus demonstrated skills and knowledge of:
family engagement collaborative decision making and conflict resolution; well developed investigative skills including the ability to develop customized intervention plans to investigate and respond to allegations of child maltreatment and meet the unique strengths and needs of children and their families; in-depth understanding of the impact of separation and loss on children and families and an ability to assist children and families in coping with these issues; demonstrated skills in assessing safety and risk factors: identifying child and family strengths and needs; developing, implementing and monitoring service plans in collaboration with children, families and their support networks, and advocating for additional services where appropriate.
Please apply in writing including a current resume, to
Human Resources
1320 Airport Blvd
Oshawa ON
L1H 7K4
or email
by February 12, 2012, quoting the above noted position
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Reporting Abuse
We all have an obligation to report suspected child abuse and neglect.
If you know or suspect that a child is or may be in need of protection, contact the nearest Children's Aid Society without delay. Your prompt action and your co-operation are vital to Ontario's child protection system.
If you are in Durham Region call:
(905) 433-1551
If you are outside of Durham Region, the telephone directory will have the phone number of the nearest office.
