Child Protection Worker

Job Order ID:7901
Employment Type:Yearly Salary
Web Publication Date:9/30/2024 12:00:00 AM
Number of Positions:1
Job Location:Toronto
Brief Description:

Our employer is seeking a Child Protection Worker to provide direct intervention and other practical and concrete services to clients using appropriate techniques and methods of social work practice.​

Job Function:

  • Responsible for the investigation of child protection allegations to families and institutions and service to families that require ongoing services
  • Ensure the protection of children by receiving initial referrals and investigating as per the Child, Youth & Family Services Act
  • Provide support and intervention to clients using a range of appropriate methodologies and techniques to best meet client needs
  • Liaise with professional and community staff to provide support services in line with the case management plan
  • Provide ongoing duty to report presentations as part of community outreach and agency liaison activities concerning the client population
  • Complete and maintain up-to-date case notes and recordings while complying with Ministry standards
  • Maintain current knowledge of legislation and government prescribed procedures, regulations, and child protection standards as per the Differential Response Model.
  • Regularly provide on-call coverage for immediate response cases
  • Required to participate on the emergency after hours team
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirement:

  • MSW or BSW or equivalent Human Services Degree
  • 3 or more years of related experience in child welfare case management
  • Authorized under the Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies (OACAS) or willing to complete the Authorization Candidacy Exam
  • Clinical, assessment and/or client service delivery experience required
  • Working knowledge of CPIN (Child Protection Information Network) will be considered an asset
  • Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary team
  • Comprehension of French or another language will be considered an asset
  • Knowledge of Jewish culture, community needs and resources considered an asset
  • Valid Driver's License and access to a vehicle is required


All qualified applicants will receive consideration and successful candidates who are selected will be contacted for further assessment.