Linck Child, Youth & Family Supports

Child Protection Worker - up to 18 months

Chatham, Ontario•Contract
CA$37.86 - CA$48.07 hourly
About the Job
Linck Child, Youth & Family Supports (“Linck”) requires one (1) Child Protection Worker. This is a contract, full-time (70 hours bi-weekly) position lasting for a period  of up to eighteen (18) months.
 
Child Protection Workers are responsible for assessment, investigation, case management and family service functions as required for children and families. These services can include providing preventative and protective services, completing risk assessments, developing safety/protection plans in collaboration with families, and providing ongoing service to preserve family structure.
 
Qualifications:
·      Four-year Honours Bachelor degree (BA) or Bachelor of Social Work degree (BSW);
·         BSW or Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred; Indigenous degree will be considered.
·      *preference will be given to candidates who have completed the Child Welfare
Pathway to Authorization Series and/or are Authorized Workers
·      up to three (3) months of experience working with children, youth, families,
individual, groups and community partners; directly related child welfare experience is an asset
·      preference will be given to proven ability and willingness to work as an integral
member of a team
·      strong assessment skills in order to assess clients' needs, formulate plans of
service and monitor/evaluate progress
·      preference will be given to persons with a strong understanding and extensive
experience working with other cultures, heritages and traditions
·      a commitment to developing the highest quality culturally-appropriate service
possible for the various communities that we serve
·      proven crisis intervention skills
·      excellent oral and written communication skills
·      strong time management and computer literacy skills
·      the ability to communicate in French is an asset
·      a valid driver's license and use of a reliable personal vehicle.                          
Please submit resumes by 4:30pm on November 12, 2026 quoting the posting number to:
 
Human Resources
E-mail: careers@linck.org     
 
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.