Emergency After Hours Worker Jobs in Kenora, Ontario, Canada
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Kenora, Ontario, Canada
Emergency After Hours Worker
About the role
Position Summary
The Emergency After Hours (EAH) Worker reports to the On Call Supervisor and responds to all calls received by the Agency outside of normal office hours. The EAH Worker is responsible for the provision of a broad range of child welfare services including intake, assessment, and clinical intervention with children and their families. The EAH Worker is required to conduct investigations of abuse and neglect, offer crisis intervention services, provide emergency financial assistance, admit children to care, and ensure that all children are safe and protected, whether they are living in their own home or in the care of the Agency.
Knowledge And Skills Required
Ability to provide services in compliance with relevant legislation, ministry regulations and standards, and agency policies and procedures. Ability to complete required documentation in accordance with prescribed agency, ministry and legal standards. Knoweldgeable and skilled in delivering trauma informed services. Ability to work under pressure and handle crisis situations. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. Must be dedicated to ensuring the well-being of every child and youth. Must maintain a positive attitude and foster helpful client relationships. Skilled in the use of computers and database systems. Experience with CPIN an asset.
Qualifications
Child Welfare Pathways to Authorization training is required. 2-3 years of experience working in the field of child welfare. Strong knowledge of the CYFSA and other relevant legislation. Crisis training, ASIST, First Aid, SOGIE preferred.
Required
Must possess a valid Class G Ontario Driver's Licence and have access to a reliable vehicle with OPCF6A Insurance endorsement and minimum of $1000 000.00 Liability. Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector check, Internal Records Check and Driver’s Abstract.
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About Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services
Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services is a non-profit community organization funded by the Government of Ontario, legally mandated to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect through the Child and Family Services Act. The Agency spans two districts, Kenora and Rainy River, which is a large portion of Northwestern Ontario. This relatively new organization (2011) is a result of the merging of two organizations (Family & Children’s Services of the District of Rainy River and Kenora-Patricia Child and Family Services) with a rich and lengthy history in each of their districts. The Agency offers many services to children and families including: Child Welfare, Children’s Mental Health, and Developmental Services.
Our agency provides counseling, teaching and support programs to help create safe and loving homes for children. We work with families to offer guidance and techniques for them to become better parents and for their children to develop to their full potential. We also work with community partners to ensure the families we work with have access to other programs and services specific to their needs.