Case Aide - Child Protection

at  Jewish Family and Child Service

Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary degree/diploma in a related human services field
• 5 years’ experience in a human services agency performing similar duties preferred.
• Understanding of and commitment to the Agency’s client centric approach
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License and willingness to transport children
• Strong clinical and assessment skills
• Ability to establish rapport, credibility and build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Strong coordination and planning skills
• Interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy and the ability to work with a variety of styles and to appreciate diversity
• Flexibility and ability to respond to changing circumstances and organizational needs
• Demonstrated negotiation skills in client and system advocacy systems
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and provide mentorship to colleagues as requested and assigned.
• Strong organization skill

Case Aide – Child Protection provides critical support to individuals and families receiving child welfare services through direct service and advocacy work. This position will provide hands-on support to child welfare clients as they work towards service plan goals and promote positive parent-child relationships

Responsibilities:

• Deliver supportive services including referrals to internal and community resources
• Formulate and develop appropriate intervention plans
• Demonstrate an understanding of legislation and government prescribed procedures, regulations and standards relating to JF&CS programs
• Liaise with an interdisciplinary team to provide support services in line with the case management plan
• Develop referral relationships within the health, education, legal and social and human service systems
• Facilitate coordination of service which includes the provision of information, advocacy and referral to both agency and outside resources
• Assist clients with completion of government forms
• Provide coverage for other workers as required
• Provide ongoing emotional support to clients

Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary degree/diploma in a related human services field
• 5 years’ experience in a human services agency performing similar duties preferred.
• Understanding of and commitment to the Agency’s client centric approach
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License and willingness to transport children
• Strong clinical and assessment skills
• Ability to establish rapport, credibility and build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Strong coordination and planning skills
• Interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy and the ability to work with a variety of styles and to appreciate diversity
• Flexibility and ability to respond to changing circumstances and organizational needs
• Demonstrated negotiation skills in client and system advocacy systems
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and provide mentorship to colleagues as requested and assigned.
• Strong organization skills

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your résumé and cover letter by visiting our Career Opportunities page at https://www.jfandcs.com/jobs.