Job Description

Reporting to: Supervisor, Family Resources
Classification: Full Time Temporary Family Resource Worker; 35 hours weekly, 1 year contract; union
Type of Posting: To Fill a Vacancy
Salary Range: $49,189-$69,215 per annum
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Application deadline: February 16, 2025 11:59pm. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Application Procedure: Please apply through our Career portal section of our website: https://hccas.ca

MISSION
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.
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.
Qualified candidates must have the skills and knowledge needed to work with an increasingly diverse population as well as knowledge of inequities, how they are perpetuated, and the skills to address them, specific to the requirements of the job.
We are currently seeking a Family Resource Worker to join our team on a full-time temporary basis for a 1 year contract.

PURPOSE
The Family Resource 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 Family Resource 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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB DUTIES:
1. Support of contact between parents and their children is provided in accordance with the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, Ministry standards, various protocols and assessments and the Society’s policies and procedures.
2. Assist in the development of goals for families participating in internal and community services, specifically Family Engagement/Therapeutic Contact and In-Home Support.
3. Develop a plan to meet identified goals with the child, family, internal and external participants.
4. Intervene in an effective manner to support relationship development and enhanced parenting skills.
5. Provide assistance and support to children and families to prevent admission to care and facilitate the reintegration of children into families.
6. Inform the assessment of the family’s functioning and assist in the development of the Family Plan with the family and relevant workers.
7. Work with parents and caregivers on following through with the Family Plan goals and provide information about child development and group programming to enhance parenting knowledge and skills.
8. Model and coach effective parenting skills and child management techniques (e.g. positive patterns of attachment, infant care, stimulation, home child-proofing, behavioural strategies, positive self-esteem, communication skills, problem solving techniques, etc.).
9. Teach life skills (e.g. budgeting, purchasing, menu planning and food preparation, cleaning, household maintenance, etc.).
10. Provide crisis management support when required.
11. Assist caregivers with development of detailed safety plans outlining possible supports within the family and community.
12. Organize visiting schedules and arrange transportation for children as required.
13. Ensure that the physical access location is clean, comfortable, and equipped with age-appropriate toys and games. Establish and maintain a professional and collaborative liaison with community service providers and stakeholders.
14. Liaises and works collaboratively with collaterals (i.e. schools, foster parents, OPRS) on issues related to visits and family contact.
15. Follows procedures as outlined in the Society’s Family Visiting Procedural Manual.
16. Completes all written assignments and requirements, such as regular case recordings, and any other written tasks that are required in accordance with standards and policies.
17. Plans and schedules duties in an organized manner, ensure priorities and deadlines are met.
18. Manages time and ensures availability for planned unit coverage responsibilities and minimizes unplanned interruptions to planned coverage.
19. Completes mandatory training and participates in ongoing agency training.
20. 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.
21. Other duties as required including but not limited to coverage support for the Volunteer Drive Department.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
1. Social Service Worker Diploma or Youth Worker Diploma
2. 5 years related or direct experience either in a Child Welfare program or not-for-profit agency providing services to diverse children and families.
3. Preference will be given to applicants with lived experience from the following communities: Indigenous/FNMI, African descent, and other racialized groups to support the Agency’s vision, mission and values.
4. Demonstrated experience and skills working with diverse ethnic and racial communities.
5. Knowledge and commitment to anti-oppressive/anti-racist philosophy and advancing equity within child welfare
6. Demonstrated capacity and ability in the following areas:
a. Clinical skills working with children and youth with understanding of Child Development, Grief and Loss, Trauma and Attachment, Family Finding, Family Centered Practice, and effectively engaging Support Networks
b. Work effectively and strategically in a multi-disciplinary team
c. Superior communication and presentation skills
d. Ability to work independently
e. Ability to liaise and bridge services with community partners
f. Excellent crisis intervention skills
g. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children, foster parent, birth parents, and kinship providers.
7. Effective interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain open, trusting and approachable relationships through outreach and engagement strategies.
8. Effective time management skills and completing administrative tasks within specified deadlines.
9. Demonstrated knowledge of the developmental stages of children and adolescence, the needs for independence and the skills and steps required to achieve independence.
10. The work environment is a combination of office work and out of office work and includes:
a. Regular contact with children, families, foster parents, OPRS and community resources.
b. Local travel and driving personal automobile (must have a motor vehicle in good working order)
c. Occasional overtime or scheduling of work that varies from normal office hours and the ability and willingness to work a flexible work schedule when circumstances dictate.
d. Attends as required at client homes, group homes, hospitals, schools and other institutions.

Additional Requirements for this Position:
• Computer literate with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft office and proprietary child welfare systems and programs.
• 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.
• 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
• Respectful and compassionate demeanor.
• At the time of hire, documents required will include:
o Vulnerable Sector Police clearance
o Provincial Child Protection Record Check
o Valid Ontario Driver’s license and acceptable drivers abstract.
o Provincial check of Authorization with OACAS where necessary.
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.
The Agency is inviting applications from qualified individuals who self-identify as being part of one or more of the under-represented equity groups. During the online applications process, applicants will have the opportunity to complete the online questionnaire to indicate if they self-identify as being part of an equity seeking group. Answering the questionnaire is voluntary. If the questionnaire is not completed by an applicant, they will not be considered as being from an equity seeking group.
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 at the time when you are invited for an interview.

Required languages: English

Education level: Social Service Worker Diploma or Youth Worker Diploma

Required skills: 2. 5 years related or direct experience either in a Child Welfare program or not-for-profit agency providing services to diverse children and families. 3. Preference will be given to applicants with lived experience from the following communities: Indigenous/FNMI, African descent, and other racialized groups to support the Agency’s vision, mission and values. 4. Demonstrated experience and skills working with diverse ethnic and racial communities. 5. Knowledge and commitment to anti-oppressive/anti-racist philosophy and advancing equity within child welfare 6. Demonstrated capacity and ability in the following areas: a. Clinical skills working with children and youth with understanding of Child Development, Grief and Loss, Trauma and Attachment, Family Finding, Family Centered Practice, and effectively engaging Support Networks b. Work effectively and strategically in a multi-disciplinary team c. Superior communication and presentation skills d. Ability to work independently e. Ability to liaise and bridge services with community partners f. Excellent crisis intervention skills g. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children, foster parent, birth parents, and kinship providers. 7. Effective interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain open, trusting and approachable relationships through outreach and engagement strategies. 8. Effective time management skills and completing administrative tasks within specified deadlines. 9. Demonstrated knowledge of the developmental stages of children and adolescence, the needs for independence and the skills and steps required to achieve independence. 10. The work environment is a combination of office work and out of office work and includes: a. Regular contact with children, families, foster parents, OPRS and community resources. b. Local travel and driving personal automobile (must have a motor vehicle in good working order) c. Occasional overtime or scheduling of work that varies from normal office hours and the ability and willingness to work a flexible work schedule when circumstances dictate. d. Attends as required at client homes, group homes, hospitals, schools and other institutions.

Additional skills / Assets: • Computer literate with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft office and proprietary child welfare systems and programs. • 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. • 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 • Respectful and compassionate demeanor. • At the time of hire, documents required will include: o Vulnerable Sector Police clearance o Provincial Child Protection Record Check o Valid Ontario Driver’s license and acceptable drivers abstract. o Provincial check of Authorization with OACAS where necessary.

Closest intersection: Sanford Avenue and King Street East