Child and Family Support Worker

Child and Family Support Worker

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. Our agency commitments include moving forward with anti-oppressive practice, French-language services, and working alongside our indigenous communities.

We are currently recruiting for a Child and Family Support Worker. This is a permanent, full-time position with a combination of office-based work and in-person service delivery.

The Child and Family Support Worker provides supports to children, youth, and families to promote child and youth development, and assist families in achieving identified goals. The position does not perform child protection functions.

Supports may include parenting education and modelling, behaviour management strategies, family visits, one-to-one and in-home support, assistance in strengthening natural and community support networks, connection to community resources, and other assigned family-focused services.

Duties performed on a regular basis:

• Communicates child welfare, safety, or other significant concerns arising in the course of providing services
• Provides case supports and makes referrals to internal and external resources
• Assists families in developing and strengthening support networks, addressing gaps in service, accessing appropriate referrals, and following up on recommendations
• Participates in scheduled supervision, case conferences, and other meetings
• Provides supervision and support during family visits
• Supports parents and caregivers of children and youth from birth to 18 years of age
• Assists with the planning, organization and facilitation of groups and programs
• Promotes secure attachment and positive child-caregiver relationships.

Additional Job Details

• Two-year community college diploma in social sciences or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience
• Bilingualism in English and French is an asset
• Demonstrated critical thinking
• The ability to apply evidence-informed practices in the delivery of services and supports
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse families, communities and colleagues
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to engage and build supportive relationships
• Ability to maintain accurate, objective and timely documentation and communicate relevant observations and concerns
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Ability to work flexible hours

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Deadline: November 17, 2026

This role may require work outside regular working hours, including occasional evenings, may be required based on service and operational needs. Regular travel within the county is required and travel outside the county may also be required on a regular or as-needed basis. Access to a reliable vehicle is necessary

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.