Family Service Worker

JOB POSTING #1853-24

POSITION:

Family Service Worker

HOURS OF WORK:

Permanent full-time (35 hours per week)

LOCATION:

North Bay, Sturgeon Falls, Sundridge, Bracebridge, Parry Sound, or Timmins, ON

HOURLY RATE:

Minimum $22.90 to maximum $27.86 per hour; Salary commensurate with education and experience

CLOSING DATE:

This posting will remain open until the position has been filled

ABOUT US:

Hands TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca is an organization working to create a better day today and tomorrow for our clients, families, and communities. We are dedicated to improving the life experiences of families, children, youth and adults with mental health concerns or a developmental disability, by providing them with help and support in facing and working through social, emotional, behavioural, physical, and developmental difficulties.

Our professional team helps more than 11,000 individuals in North Bay, Nipissing,
Muskoka, Parry Sound, Timmins, and Northern Ontario each year. We provide quality clinical, navigation and professional support in the areas of autism, behavioural, developmental, mental health, and rehabilitative services.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Family Service Worker (FSW) will act as a point of contact for general inquiries from clients with autism and/or behavioural service needs, and their families. They will provide families with information regarding appropriate resources, programs, and community services to address identified needs. They provide support and assistance to colleagues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) year Social Service Worker diploma
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
• Related work experience in an asset
• Direct experience working with families, including those with children with complex special needs; knowledge of Autism Services is an asset
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of province-wide resources and support services available to clients with developmental disabilities and their families
• Knowledge of regulatory expectations and relevant legislation
• Proficient software skills in using the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook)
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety, with a willingness to contribute and lead in the culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events for clients and their families/caregivers, colleagues, other community members and yourself
• Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with highly confidential information and situations
• Successful applicants will be required to provide:

o Proof of eligibility to work in Canada

o A valid Ontario driver’s licence and use of a reliable motor vehicle; insurability on

Agency vehicle insurance policy

o Clear Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search

• Preference will be given to bilingual (French/English) candidates

As a condition of employment, successful candidates are required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. Hands will engage in reasonable workplace accommodation, short of undue hardship, for any successful candidate who has a documented exemption under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hands’ COVID-19
Vaccination Policy and associated Procedures can be found on our website: https://thefamilyhelpnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/COVID-19-Vaccination-Policy-and-Procedures-EN-R-10.20.21.pdf

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Hands TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace. Hands offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by Hands regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please forward your resume and cover letter, quoting competition #1853-24

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $22.90-$27.86 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Do you have a two year Social Service Worker diploma

Education:

• DCS / DEC (required)

Licence/Certification:

• registration with OCSWSSW (required)

Work Location: In person