Requirements & Prerequisites

Reporting to: Supervisor, Children’s Resources

Classification: Full Time Temporary, 1 year contract

Salary Range:  $61,680-$83,707per annum

Starting Date:  As soon as possible

Application deadline: 4:59pm May 9, 2023

Application Procedure: Please apply through our Career portal section of our website: https://hccas.ca

Guided by Catholic values and teachings, we serve and offer bilingual (English/French) service to children, youth and families within the Hamilton community to protect their safety and well-being, strengthen families and nurture lifelong relationships.

We are currently hiring for a Temporary Full Time (1 year) Permanency Worker-Recruitment and Resources

The Permanency Worker will perform their duties with a high degree of personal and professional integrity, while building collaborative relationships and partnerships with all individuals based on mutual respect.

The Permanency Worker is responsible for ensuring all duties are carried out in alignment with the mission and vision of the Society with a commitment of social justice.

JOB DUTIES

• Collaborates in the development and implementation of an ongoing recruitment strategy with the intent of recruiting Resource caregiver applicants that represent the diversity of our children and youth.
• To respond to placement resource inquiries, and to select suitable placement resources for children requiring placement and to serve as a liaison to those providing care to the child.
• Conducts PRIDE sessions and provides support to PRIDE individuals/families completing their online PRIDE training through OACAS.
• To assess, support, and review Resource and/or group homes and/or OPR’s to ensure they meet Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (Ministry) licensing requirements and accreditation standards and agency policies.
• To complete SAFE home studies in accordance with standards and guidelines.
• To maintain current records, files, recordings and contact logs in accordance with current and legislation requirements, and in accordance with Ministry standards and Agency policies.
• To assist in the development and retention of new Resource homes by providing a high level of support and training.
• Actively participates and attends prepared for regular supervision and is able to present data and stats related to recruitment interest and initiatives in an organized manner.
• Plans and schedules duties in an organized manner to ensure priorities and deadlines are met.
• Manages time to ensure availability for planned unit coverage responsibilities and minimizes unplanned interruptions to planned coverage.
• To provide or assist with Foster Parent training or recognition events for Foster parents.
• Coordinates work with supervisor, and follows the direction of the supervisor after consultation when required.
• Completes mandatory training and participates in ongoing agency training
• Demonstrates leadership and a commitment to the principles of anti-oppressive practices and anti-racism based on justice, fairness, equity, respect of the beliefs and traditions of others.
• Complies with agency Health and Safety policies and the Ontario Health and Safety Act, and regulations.
• Committed to the Society’s mission and vision.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS 

• Master of Social Work, Master’s degree, or Bachelor of Social Work, in related field with direct relevant experience.
• Lived experience as a member of an equity seeking group is preferred
• 1-5 years’ of experience as a Children Resource Worker in a child welfare agency.
• Experience with foster parent recruitment activities an asset.
• Effective time management skills, completing administrative and assigned tasks, in a timely manner and within specified deadlines.
• Effective presentation skills for recruitment presentations and the delivery of training to foster parents.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain open, trusting and approachable relationships with Resource candidates, caregivers, children/youth and community partners.
• Demonstrates a commitment to, and work ethic in leadership and role models behaviours that demonstrates the Mission and Vision of the Catholic Children’s Aid Society.
• Bilingual French/English is an asset.
• Knowledge and commitment to anti-oppressive/anti-racist philosophy.

Additional Requirements for this Position:

• Computer literate with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft office and proprietary child welfare systems and programs.
• Able to affirm and integrate in the delivery of services the Society values which reflect the Agency’s Catholic faith, heritage, culture and traditions.
• Bilingual French/English is an asset.
• At the time of hire, documents required will include:
  • Police clearance
  • Provincial Child Protection Record Check
  • Valid Ontario Driver’s license and acceptable drivers abstract.

The Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton is committed to having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of the city of Hamilton and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals, especially those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.

Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton is committed to ensuring a unbiased selection process that values equity, diversity and inclusion and reflects the Hamilton Catholic community that we serve. 

In order to minimize interviewer bias we have incorporated the following into our selection process:

1. We will have our interview panel score written assignments blind to eliminate bias
2. We will seek out recent examples on behavior-based questions during the interview process
3. We will review a candidate’s lived experience during the interview and when assessing staffing needs
4. We provide accommodations in accordance with AODA and the Ontario Human Rights Code
5. We will hold your application in strict and professional confidence

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building on inclusive process that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.

If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources.