Child Protection Worker - up to 1 year

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 one (1) year.

 

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.

 

·      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: [email protected]