The Children’s Aid Society of Algoma requires Child & Family Support Worker for its East Algoma office.
The Child & Family Support Worker will provide services to children/youth and families in an effort to mitigate risk build capacity and increase resilience. The Child and Family Support Worker will be available to provide family visiting opportunities, in-home support service, reunification plans, crisis support and intervention to the child and their parent or caregiver. The Child & Family Support Worker will be able to provide support in skill development, education, assessment, behavioral and emotional needs training, and attachment and community linkages for parents and caregivers. The nature of this position may require flexible working hours, including evenings, weekends and irregular hours.
Qualifications:
• Minimum education: post-secondary diploma in the social services field
• Preferred education: University degree in the Human Sciences
• Experience working with children and families, understanding family dynamics, the unique challenges of a home-based model of service and the multitude of social and political barriers that place children and families at risk of involvement in the child welfare system
• Experience working with multiple levels of social and family systems theories
• Knowledge of group development and facilitation skills
• Knowledge of relevant community partners, resources and referral processes
• Ability to work independently and be a self-motivator as well as part of a team
• Ability to write clear, concise, goal-focused reports in a timely manner
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills
• Possess a valid driver’s license, clear driving transcript and road worthy vehicle
• Clear Police Vulnerable Record Check
• Possess a current CPR/First Aid certification
• Bilingualism would be an asset
Salary Range: $50,789 - $62,469 per year.
Children’s Aid Society of Algoma is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. We encourage and are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital/family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age or disability.
Children’s Aid Society of Algoma is committed to providing a barrier free workplace. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Please send your resumé to:
Human Resources Department
Children's Aid Society of Algoma
191 Northern Avenue East
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6B 4H8
705-949-0162
sdelbosco@algomacas.org
www.algomacas.org
Closing Date: November 21, 2024
