Child and Family Protection Worker (Eganville)

Child and Family Protection Worker (Eganville)

Family & Children’s Services of Renfrew County is a multi-service agency committed to providing preventative, protective, and socially inclusive services and programming that empower and strengthen everyone. We are focused on cultivating a team-oriented work environment where everyone thrives. Our goal is to develop and strengthen collaborative partnerships to increase the availability, accessibility, and quality of care in our communities.

We are currently recruiting for a Child and Family Protection Worker in Eganville. This is a full-time position.

The Child and Family Protection Worker (CFPW) may be assigned to investigation, ongoing protection, or integrated and community-based roles, depending on service needs.

General Responsibilities:

• Assess safety and risk, determine service responses, and collaborate with families, communities, and collateral partners
• Receive and assess new referrals, conduct investigative interviews, develop safety plans, gather and analyze information
• Provide case management, permanency planning, service coordination, and court preparation and support
• Build respectful, collaborative relationships with children, youth, families, and communities
• Complete investigations, case management, and service planning
• Maintain accurate documentation
• Participate in supervision, team collaboration, and professional development
• Coordinate services with internal teams, collateral agencies, and Indigenous partners
• Conduct investigative interviews with children, caregivers, and collateral contacts
• Facilitate access to supports and coordinate service delivery
• Provide after-hours emergency services as assigned

Complete Job Description

• Bachelor of social work or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of one year of relevant experience in child welfare or social services
• Knowledge of child-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practices
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse service and staff population
• A proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusivity in practice
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and evidence-informed skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication, mediation, and conflict resolution skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems; openness to learning new technologies
• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset

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Family and Children’s Services of Renfrew County is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. We encourage and are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital and family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, or disability.

Family and Children’s Services of Renfrew County is committed to providing a barrier-free workplace.  Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.