#26-07 Resource Worker
About the role
Child Welfare
Timmins
Posted 8 hours ago
RESOURCE WORKER Full-time Position in Timmins As a member of the Child Care team, your primary responsibilities will be to assist, support, and recruit families to become foster parents and promote Foster Care and Adoption services to the community. The Resource worker is required to assess the suitability of foster and adoptive applicants for children in care, provide standardized training, assess and support Kinship cases and work collaboratively with foster families, Kin Parents, service providers and other professionals to address the service needs of the client. Additional responsibilities include completing assessments utilizing a variety of assessment tools and instruments within the child protection domain, and provide intervention services to children and youth in care and their families.
Job Requirements (qualifications And Skills)
- A Master’s Degree in Social Work, or a Baccalaureate in Social Work is preferred. A College Diploma in Social Services may be considered along with other relevant university degrees or diplomas deemed suitable by the Executive Director;
- Experience working with children, youth and families is considered an asset;
- Able to interpret and apply relevant legislative requirements including, but not limited to the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, and Ministry standards;
- Excellent knowledge of community services, resources, and processes regarding access and referral to services;
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills;
- Must be willing and able to work flexible hours as required;
- Must be willing to travel as required;
- Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset; and
- Must have a valid G driver’s license and use of own vehicle.
The job description for this position is available upon request.
Please submit your resume by: February 17, 2026 Quote Competition # 26-07 Salary: $ 59,724 - $ 85,697 annually Send Resume and Cover Letter via email to: humanresources@neofacs.org
For more employment opportunities please visit our website at https://www.neofacs.org. North Eastern Ontario Family and Children’s Services only accepts resumes that are received by the email address above. We thank everyone for their interest in North Eastern Ontario Family and Children’s Services; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
NEOFACS is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Working together for the well-being and safety of children, youth and families. Job Category
Full-Time
Competition #
26-07
Closing date
February 17, 2026
About North Eastern Ontario Family and Children's Services (NEOFACS)
North Eastern Ontario Family and Children’s Services (NEOFACS) is an integrated agency, providing services to children, youth and their families in the Districts of Cochrane and Timiskaming. Our client-responsive programs and services are innovative, evidence-based, and designed to meet the unique needs of those we serve.
Our Agency provides Child Welfare, Child and Youth Mental Health, Youth Justice and Prevention programs along with a number of other programs and services. NEOFACS is a non-profit charitable organization governed by a volunteer Board of Governors whose funding is received primarily from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and the Ministry of the Attorney General. Several other funders support programs as well.
NEOFACS is designated under the French Language Services Act and as such provides services in both official languages.
The spectrum of children’s mental health services includes intervention, public education/prevention and supportive services to children, youth and their families. Our Agency also operates a program for children/youth between the ages of 12-15 that functions as a children’s mental health live-in treatment facility.
Our Child Welfare services include assessment, investigation, placement (when and where necessary) as well as, supportive services to children/youth and their families.
NEOFACS is visible in several communities in northeastern Ontario. Our head office is located in Timmins. Primary District campuses are located in Kapuskasing and Kirkland Lake; several other communities are also home to NEOFACS campuses and programs and services.
The staff of NEOFACS is comprised of dedicated professionals focused on making a difference in the lives of children, youth and their families.
#26-07 Resource Worker
About the role
Child Welfare
Timmins
Posted 8 hours ago
RESOURCE WORKER Full-time Position in Timmins As a member of the Child Care team, your primary responsibilities will be to assist, support, and recruit families to become foster parents and promote Foster Care and Adoption services to the community. The Resource worker is required to assess the suitability of foster and adoptive applicants for children in care, provide standardized training, assess and support Kinship cases and work collaboratively with foster families, Kin Parents, service providers and other professionals to address the service needs of the client. Additional responsibilities include completing assessments utilizing a variety of assessment tools and instruments within the child protection domain, and provide intervention services to children and youth in care and their families.
Job Requirements (qualifications And Skills)
- A Master’s Degree in Social Work, or a Baccalaureate in Social Work is preferred. A College Diploma in Social Services may be considered along with other relevant university degrees or diplomas deemed suitable by the Executive Director;
- Experience working with children, youth and families is considered an asset;
- Able to interpret and apply relevant legislative requirements including, but not limited to the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, and Ministry standards;
- Excellent knowledge of community services, resources, and processes regarding access and referral to services;
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills;
- Must be willing and able to work flexible hours as required;
- Must be willing to travel as required;
- Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset; and
- Must have a valid G driver’s license and use of own vehicle.
The job description for this position is available upon request.
Please submit your resume by: February 17, 2026 Quote Competition # 26-07 Salary: $ 59,724 - $ 85,697 annually Send Resume and Cover Letter via email to: humanresources@neofacs.org
For more employment opportunities please visit our website at https://www.neofacs.org. North Eastern Ontario Family and Children’s Services only accepts resumes that are received by the email address above. We thank everyone for their interest in North Eastern Ontario Family and Children’s Services; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
NEOFACS is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Working together for the well-being and safety of children, youth and families. Job Category
Full-Time
Competition #
26-07
Closing date
February 17, 2026
About North Eastern Ontario Family and Children's Services (NEOFACS)
North Eastern Ontario Family and Children’s Services (NEOFACS) is an integrated agency, providing services to children, youth and their families in the Districts of Cochrane and Timiskaming. Our client-responsive programs and services are innovative, evidence-based, and designed to meet the unique needs of those we serve.
Our Agency provides Child Welfare, Child and Youth Mental Health, Youth Justice and Prevention programs along with a number of other programs and services. NEOFACS is a non-profit charitable organization governed by a volunteer Board of Governors whose funding is received primarily from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and the Ministry of the Attorney General. Several other funders support programs as well.
NEOFACS is designated under the French Language Services Act and as such provides services in both official languages.
The spectrum of children’s mental health services includes intervention, public education/prevention and supportive services to children, youth and their families. Our Agency also operates a program for children/youth between the ages of 12-15 that functions as a children’s mental health live-in treatment facility.
Our Child Welfare services include assessment, investigation, placement (when and where necessary) as well as, supportive services to children/youth and their families.
NEOFACS is visible in several communities in northeastern Ontario. Our head office is located in Timmins. Primary District campuses are located in Kapuskasing and Kirkland Lake; several other communities are also home to NEOFACS campuses and programs and services.
The staff of NEOFACS is comprised of dedicated professionals focused on making a difference in the lives of children, youth and their families.