Child Protection Worker
About the role
Key Responsibilities
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Responsible for the investigation of child protection allegations to families and institutions and service to families that require ongoing services.
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Ensure the protection of children by receiving initial referrals and investigating as per the Child, Youth & Family Services Act.
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Provide support and intervention to clients using a range of appropriate methodologies and techniques to best meet client needs.
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Liaise with professional and community staff to provide support services in line with the case management plan.
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Provide ongoing duty to report presentations as part of community outreach and agency liaison activities concerning the client population.
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Complete and maintain up-to-date case notes and recordings while complying with Ministry standards.
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Maintain current knowledge of legislation and government prescribed procedures, regulations, and child protection standards as per the Differential Response Model.
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Regularly provide on-call coverage for immediate response cases.
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Required to participate on the emergency after hours team.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Will Bring:
- MSW or BSW or equivalent Human Services Degree
- 3 or more years of related experience in child welfare case management
- Authorized under the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies (OACAS) or willing to complete the Authorization Candidacy Exam
- Working knowledge and understanding of Jewish history, experience, culture, and traditions across diverse expressions of identity and practice.
- Clinical, assessment and/or client service delivery experience required
- Working knowledge of CPIN (Child Protection Information Network) will be considered an asset
- Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary team
- Comprehension of French or another language will be considered an asset
- Valid Driver’s License and access to a vehicle is required
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your résumé and cover letter by visiting the Career Opportunities page at https://www.jfandcs.com/jobs***.***
Jewish Family and Child Service is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds. Accommodations during all phases of the hire process will be made wherever possible. Please advise us if any accommodations are required.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
To learn more about Jewish Family and Child Service, please visit: www.jfandcs.com | www.facebook.com/jfandcs
Experience
Preferred
- 3 year(s): Related experience in child welfare case management
Education
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree or better in Social Work or related field
- Master's degree or better in Social Work or related field
About Jewish Family and Children's Services
Since 1850, JFCS of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties has provided comprehensive, caring social services to Bay Area residents of all ages and faiths. We help people solve personal problems--from cradle to rocking chair--in order to strengthen the individual, strengthen the family and strengthen the community.
Mission Statement
Jewish Family and Children's Services exists to provide professional and volunteer services for the purposes of developing, restoring and maintaining the competency of families and individuals of all ages.
Traditionally, Jewish Family and Children's agencies carry a special responsibility within the Jewish community for reaching out to children, the aged, those with special needs, the alienated and the dependent, and for the resettlement and acculturation of refugees and immigrants.
As part of the network of Jewish community services, the Agency helps promote Jewish continuity through the provision of preventive, educational, therapeutic and supportive services, within the context of historic Jewish values, emphasizing inter-generational ties and community responsibility.
Child Protection Worker
About the role
Key Responsibilities
-
Responsible for the investigation of child protection allegations to families and institutions and service to families that require ongoing services.
-
Ensure the protection of children by receiving initial referrals and investigating as per the Child, Youth & Family Services Act.
-
Provide support and intervention to clients using a range of appropriate methodologies and techniques to best meet client needs.
-
Liaise with professional and community staff to provide support services in line with the case management plan.
-
Provide ongoing duty to report presentations as part of community outreach and agency liaison activities concerning the client population.
-
Complete and maintain up-to-date case notes and recordings while complying with Ministry standards.
-
Maintain current knowledge of legislation and government prescribed procedures, regulations, and child protection standards as per the Differential Response Model.
-
Regularly provide on-call coverage for immediate response cases.
-
Required to participate on the emergency after hours team.
-
Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Will Bring:
- MSW or BSW or equivalent Human Services Degree
- 3 or more years of related experience in child welfare case management
- Authorized under the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies (OACAS) or willing to complete the Authorization Candidacy Exam
- Working knowledge and understanding of Jewish history, experience, culture, and traditions across diverse expressions of identity and practice.
- Clinical, assessment and/or client service delivery experience required
- Working knowledge of CPIN (Child Protection Information Network) will be considered an asset
- Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary team
- Comprehension of French or another language will be considered an asset
- Valid Driver’s License and access to a vehicle is required
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your résumé and cover letter by visiting the Career Opportunities page at https://www.jfandcs.com/jobs***.***
Jewish Family and Child Service is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds. Accommodations during all phases of the hire process will be made wherever possible. Please advise us if any accommodations are required.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
To learn more about Jewish Family and Child Service, please visit: www.jfandcs.com | www.facebook.com/jfandcs
Experience
Preferred
- 3 year(s): Related experience in child welfare case management
Education
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree or better in Social Work or related field
- Master's degree or better in Social Work or related field
About Jewish Family and Children's Services
Since 1850, JFCS of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties has provided comprehensive, caring social services to Bay Area residents of all ages and faiths. We help people solve personal problems--from cradle to rocking chair--in order to strengthen the individual, strengthen the family and strengthen the community.
Mission Statement
Jewish Family and Children's Services exists to provide professional and volunteer services for the purposes of developing, restoring and maintaining the competency of families and individuals of all ages.
Traditionally, Jewish Family and Children's agencies carry a special responsibility within the Jewish community for reaching out to children, the aged, those with special needs, the alienated and the dependent, and for the resettlement and acculturation of refugees and immigrants.
As part of the network of Jewish community services, the Agency helps promote Jewish continuity through the provision of preventive, educational, therapeutic and supportive services, within the context of historic Jewish values, emphasizing inter-generational ties and community responsibility.