Child Protection Worker – Nipigon, ON

Full Time, Temporary (Up to 18-Months) – (33.75 hours/week) – Two (2) Positions

The Child Protection Worker receives referral information, investigates allegations of abuse and neglect, assesses the need for
ongoing agency involvement, and provides short- or long-term therapeutic interventions and support as required to prevent
circumstances which may lead to child maltreatment. The incumbent has accountability for case decision-making and direction.
This work is ideal for individuals interested in rural social work, a changing and challenging work environment, and who enjoy
working from a collaborative, strength-based perspective. Excellent training and professional development opportunities and
a supportive work environment are provided, in addition to a generous salary and benefits package.

Duties Include
• Provide protection and counselling services to families • Prepare reports, correspondence, and documents for

and children, including placing and supporting children in internal and external use, including legal matters
alternative care settings when indicated by safety • Participate in case conferences, staff meetings and
assessments professional development opportunities both within and

• Undertake family and individual assessments outside the agency

• Develop partnerships in the community and collaborate • Travel within the region to meet the needs of families and
with other social services in a community-based model of services
service

Position Requirements
• B.A. or equivalent combination of education or • Demonstrated ability to assess risk and to formulate

experience. B.S.W or H.B.S.W education preferred and carry out service plans in collaboration with the

• Candidates with other academic qualifications and related family and other community resources

work experience, plus demonstrated ability, are strongly • Excellent crisis intervention skills
encouraged to apply. • Strong time management skills and ability to work

• Contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion effectively under pressure

• Demonstrated understanding of the Child Welfare • Proven ability to work as an integral member of a team
Organization within the community context, and an • Computer literate
aptitude to learn the theories and skill sets associated • Reliable vehicle, safe driving record and valid G Driver’s
with child protection work License

• Knowledge and experience in applying therapeutic • Upon offer of employment, submission of a Current
approaches with children and families within an anti- Criminal Records Check (Vulnerable Sector), deemed
oppressive, strengths based, collaborative framework satisfactory to the employer

• Demonstrated ability to gather, integrate and • Those offered employment will be required to provide
interpret complex information proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or written medical

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills exemption
  

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Closing Date: Open Posting until Positions Filled

The preferred method of application is to submit a cover letter and resume on-line at www.thunderbaycas.ca “Career

Opportunities”. Individuals may also submit directly to: Amy Wrigley, Assistant Director of Human Resources, The
Children’s Aid Society of the District of Thunder Bay, 1110 Jade Court, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6M7

TBCAS is committed to a candidate selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. In order to ensure

candidates are assessed in a fair and equitable manner, accommodations will be provided to prospective employees in
accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We thank all applicants; however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.