Careers

Please see our external recruitment section below to learn about the steps in this process. Employment at Bruce Grey Child and Family Services is conditional upon the verification of:

• Academic and/or professional credentials
• A criminal and vulnerable sector record check
• Provincial child welfare record check
• Valid, full-G Ontario driver license and confirmation of vehicle (where required)
• Proof of vehicle insurance (where required)
• Medical note from your physician indicating you are fit to perform the duties of the job and if any accommodation is required.

BGCFS is fully committed to having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of Bruce and Grey and strongly encourages application from all qualified individuals.

We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons and those from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

BGCFS is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free.

Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants that may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify the Human Resources Department when contacted for an interview.

Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process, which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We appreciate all applications received. All communications will be held in strict and professional confidence. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their submissions.

Purpose Statement

Reporting to the Service Supervisor, the Child Protection Worker (CPW) is responsible to provide protective services to at-risk children and their families and to carry out the mandate of the Child and Family Services Act in accordance with the prescribed guidelines and regulations, to ensure child safety and positive outcomes.  The Child Protection Worker will use “The Signs of Safety” approach to child protection practice; assess safety and develop case plans in collaboration with families and networks; conduct family centered conferences with networks and community partners; build meaningful safety plans for vulnerable and at-risk children; and build meaningful relationships with families.

Unauthorized Child Protection Workers will participate in the Provincial Child Welfare Professional Training Series.

The work of BGCFS is considered essential.  The organization has policies, procedures, and practices in place to ensure a response to urgent child protection matters at all times.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Child Protection Services – Using the Signs of Safety Service Delivery Model

• Receives and investigates allegations of maltreatment, abuse or neglect
• Develops case plans in collaboration with families and collateral agencies within prescribed timelines and case manages the implementation of those case plans to ensure the safety of children and the minimization and elimination of risk of abuse and neglect
• Conducts regular family-centered and collateral conferences and advocates with other collaterals to ensure a community approach to assisting families
• Completing assessments, interventions and providing support to promote the safety, well-being and quality of life of children and youth
• Providing appropriate family directed interventions to mitigate risks and where required removals, placing with kin or alternate care giver according to legislation
• Provides crisis intervention services as required

Relationship Management

• Demonstrates behaviours, actions and attitudes that are consistent with BGCFS’s vision, mission, and values
• Ensures effective and professional communications with all internal/external contacts
• Establishes positive relationships with key stakeholders, internal and external to the BGCFS such as other agency staff, community groups, foster alternate caregivers, the police, volunteers, schools, and medical and other professionals
• Share’s information according to privacy and/or confidentiality guidelines

Knowledge, Education, Experience, Skills & Attributes

Qualifications

• BSW/MSW preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, including a related bachelor’s degree and at least two (2) years full-time experience in trauma, mental health, family violence and child maltreatment. Such experience would usually be attained through service as a frontline staff in Child Welfare, the Violence Against Women sector, or other similar occupations
• Solid knowledge of legislation, regulations and standards governing child welfare, including CYFSA and its regulations, Ministry standards, Children’s Law Reform Act, Foster Care standards and investigation protocols
• Solid knowledge of sound casework theory and practice
• Excellent engagement and crisis intervention skills
• Solid knowledge of industry software applications such as CPIN

General Skills and Attributes

• Good ability to use MS Office applications (e.g., Word, Teams, Outlook)
• Solid written, oral communication and interpersonal skills providing constructive, meaningful and timely interaction with all levels of staff
• Excellent understanding and commitment to quality service and best practice
• Accountable for own actions and decisions, making decisions within the scope of the position and referring issues/problems/events to the supervisor as required
• Flexible, adaptable, and responsive to change
• Ability to deal with highly sensitive and personal information in a confidential manner
• Self-directed with a solid ability to organize, plan, prioritize and multi-task to meet tight timelines in the presence of frequent interruptions
• Demonstrated critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills

BGCFS Commitments

We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department at hr@bgcfs.ca . Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We are committed to promoting a culture of belonging and inclusion in an environment that is both physically and psychologically healthy and safe.

To learn more about the position please check out the full posting here: 2024-13 Child Protection Worker

If you are interested in applying for the CPW position submit your application to hr@bgcfs.ca by October 11th, 2024 at 4:30 pm.