Casual Authorized Child Protection Workers
After Hours Roster
Work from home with emergency service call outs within our service area
The Agency
We are a Child Welfare and Child & Youth Mental Health agency committed to service excellence, teamwork and participation in decision-making. Located in the prime recreational area of Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka, we provide the opportunity to combine a career with a lifestyle of your choice.
Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions (SMFC) strives to reflect the diverse communities it serves. As a result, we encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented racialized and Indigenous communities along with candidates from 2SLGBTQ+ communities in all their intersecting identities.
If you are from an equity-seeking group or Indigenous community, and feel comfortable making it known, please feel free to do so with the knowledge it will be kept confidential and used in a safe manner to inform our recruitment process towards being an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code throughout the recruitment process.
The Job
This is a Casual After Hours position. The incumbent reports to the Service Manager responsible for After Hours Coordination. Primary responsibilities include responding to calls from the community and service users, completing initial assessment of information & documentation on referred cases, attending to assess and ensure the safety of children & youth referred to the Society. This is an on-call position during non-business hours (evenings, nights and weekends) for the Agency’s emergency-based After-Hours call service. Must be an Authorized Child Protection Worker in the province of Ontario. The incumbent will have access to a supervisor while on duty. All actions must be fully recorded and forwarded promptly to the appropriate office. A Casual employee is one who works on an as-needed basis for the agency. Casual staff have the opportunity to advise the organization of their availability and we will work together to determine a fit based on your availability and the needs of the organization. This is a Bargaining Unit position with CUPE local 5319.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Arts in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Broad knowledge of the Child Welfare/Children’s Mental Health system.
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Ability to accurately assess risk based on intake information.
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Demonstrated ability to assess and support people in risk situations.
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Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
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Strong time management skills and ability to work effectively under pressure.
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A thorough understanding of anti-oppression values and principles
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Valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle is required.
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Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset.
Compensation: Stipend per shift plus $46.74 per hour for active hours
