BACKGROUND/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Education: BSW/MSW
• Minimum 2 years experience working with families and children, preferably in child protection
• Satisfactory Police Records Check
• Valid Driver’s License, and access to a reliable motor vehicle with business class liability insurance

JOB SUMMARY

This position may be responsible for service in the following areas; Family Service/Permanency and Intake and Assessment. The delivery of services will be in alignment with the Child and Family Services Act and the vision, mission, values and overall strategic direction of FCSLLG. These positions may carry a generic caseload.

• Understand and comply with all corporation policies, procedures, programs, practices, guidelines, and work routines including but not limited to:
• Assuming case responsibilities as directed
• Investigate and assess allegations of child abuse or neglect
• Working with children and families in a goal-directed manner, which may include assessment of service needs and the coordination of service delivery
• Developing and facilitating plans of care for children in care
• The completion of all assigned family court intervention
• The completion of formal case documentation including the maintenance of contemporaneous case notes
• To undertake after hours emergency duty as required
• Be aware of roles and responsibilities under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and agency health and safety policies and performs duties in a manner that ensures safety at all times.
• Identify in consultation with the manager risks which may have implications for the corporation, including serious occurrences and complaints
• Meet accountabilities and achieve continuous quality improvement in all activities
• Participate in team meetings, staff meetings, training sessions
• Act as a liaison with community and provincial organizations as required
• Provide assistance and back up coverage to other workers as assigned
• Undertake all other assigned duties as required
  Family and Children’s Services of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. We encourage and are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital/family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age or disability.
  Family and Children’s Services of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville is committed to providing a barrier free workplace. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: $74,309.00-$88,785.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Perth, ON K7H 1S9
Application deadline: 2025-08-2