Intake Worker - Protection
Chatham-Kent, Ontario•Contract
CA$37.86 - CA$48.07 hourly
CA$37.86 - CA$48.07 hourly
About the Job
Linck Child, Youth & Family Supports (“Linck”) requires one (1) Intake Worker - Protection. This is a contract, full-time (70 hours bi-weekly) position lasting for six (6) months.
This position handles the initial intake responsibilities for child protection. This will involve the initial documentation and assessment of all new child welfare referrals past the initial intake screening as well as case management responsibilities for designated short-term child welfare cases.
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.
· Authorized Child Protection Worker
· Up to three (3) months of practical experience.
· An understanding and knowledge of theories and practices in the field of social work and the behavioral sciences in general and child welfare in particular.
· Knowledge and skill in the area of Intake and crisis intervention is especially beneficial.
· Knowledge of the Differential Response Model for Child Protection in Ontario; the Child, Youth & Family Services Act; Ministry standards and guidelines ; and Agency policies and procedures.
· Sound knowledge of the social assessment process and the ability to assess family functioning and risk to children/youth.
· 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-responsive service possible for the various communities that we serve.
· Proven ability and willingness to work as an integral member of a team.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills.
· Strong time management 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 July 20, 2026 quoting the posting number to:
Human Resources
E-mail: careers@linck.org
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Linck does not intentionally use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or make decisions regarding candidates during the recruitment, selection, or hiring process. However, we recognize that third-party recruitment platforms and software providers may periodically introduce or update AI-enabled features. Accordingly, we regularly review the technology used in our recruitment processes to ensure that any AI functionality is not relied upon in making hiring decisions and that candidate assessments remain under human oversight.
About Linck Child, Youth & Family Supports
Linck Child, Youth & Family Supports (Linck) is an accredited multi-service agency that provides developmental, mental health, youth justice and protection services to children, youth and their families. We are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who are elected from within the community. Programs and services are developed in response to the needs of children, youth, and families in our community.