Children's Services Worker

• Four-year Honours Bachelors degree (BA); Bachelor of Social Work degree (BSW); or Indigenous degree would be an asset.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have completed the Child Welfare Pathway to Authorization Series and/or are Authorized workers.
• Over one year and up to and including three years experience in child welfare preferred.
• Knowledge of the Differential Response Model for Child Protection in Ontario; the Child, Youth and Family Services Act; Ministry standards and guidelines in the area of Children in Care and Licensing Standards, and Adoption Services is essential.
• Knowledge of Signs of Safety Framework of client engagement.
• Strong knowledge of community resources.
• An understanding of social casework principles as they relate to service delivery to children, adolescents and families in both an individual and group format.
• Strong assessment skills in order to assess clients needs, formulate plans of service and monitor/evaluate progress.
• Preference will be given to persons with a strong understanding and extensive experience working with other cultures, heritages and traditions.
• A commitment to developing the highest quality culturally-responsive service possible for the various communities that we serve.
• Computer and keyboarding skills.
• The ability to communicate in French is an asset.
• A valid driver's license and use of a reliable personal vehicle.

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Linck Child, Youth & Family Supports (Linck) is an accredited multi-service agency that provides developmental, mental health, youth justice and protection services to children, youth and their families. We are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who are elected from within the community. Programs and services are developed in response to the needs of children, youth, and families in our community.