After Hours Worker

Job Details :

• Hours : Elect to work
• Position Type : Part-Time, Union
• Compensation : Based on type of shift $19.11 (training, meetings, supervision), $28.87 (telephone or community response), $16.55 (on call shifts)

Position Overview :

• The After Hours Worker is responsible for providing child protection services in response to complaints, referrals and situations presented as emergencies or high-risk cases after regular business hours and on weekends on a rotating basis to ensure child safety.
• The After Hours Worker refers files to the Intake team for further protection services and case management.

Key Duties :

• Receives and records all emergency child protection referral information and assigns an eligibility spectrum code.
• Receives and records all requests for service related to emergencies involving children in care.
• Completes required and recommended file searches and fast track checks.
• Consults in all cases with the Supervisor, or designate supervisor related to an emergency, to assess the immediate safety of the child and the need for immediate intervention, prior to responding.
• Investigates and responds to immediate allegations of child protection concerns in keeping with directions provided by the Supervisor during consultation.
• Assesses the safety of the child and makes recommendations on apprehensions, placements and / or follow-up services.
• Refers non urgent allegations to supervisor for future response.
• Completes any documentation required arising from the admission of a child to care.
• Completes all Ministry and agency documentation prior to the end of the shift, including the maintenance of a current written record of all activities on Frontline.
• Reports by telephone or email each weekday morning at the opening of business to the Supervisor or his / her designate on the activities of the previous shifts.
• Ensures files are appropriately prepared to be assigned to Intake Worker.
• Creates files on new referrals and refers file to Supervisor for file assignment.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor of Arts in Humanities or Community College Diploma in Social Services or related field.
• 2 years related work experience.
• Solid knowledge of eligibility spectrum screening tool and CAS programs and services.
• Good knowledge of legislation governing child welfare including CYFS Act, Ministry standards, Children Law Reform Act, Foster Care standards.
• Valid G Driver’s License and access to a reliable motor vehicle with appropriate liability insurance is required.

We thank all applicants however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Preference will be given to candidates who are bilingual in French and English.

About FACS Niagara

A lot has changed in our community and our world since the founding of Family and Children’s Services Niagara in 1898, but our organization’s commitment to safe kids and strong families holds true.

Through an extensive portfolio of programming, including child protection, fostering and adoption, counselling, and childcare, FACS Niagara protects our community’s children, strengthens its families, and helps youth and adults achieve their full potential.

In the Ministry of Community, Children and Social Services 2021 Annual Review, FACS Niagara was recognized for :

100% compliance related to children and youth placed in extended society care for 24 consecutive months

100% compliance related to all Indigenous service requirements

About Family and Children's Services Niagara :

A lot has changed in our community and our world since the founding of Family and Children’s Services Niagara in 1898, but our organization’s commitment to safe kids and strong families holds true.

Through an extensive portfolio of programming, including child protection, fostering and adoption, counselling, and childcare, FACS Niagara protects our community’s children, strengthens its families, and helps youth and adults achieve their full potential.

In the Ministry of Community, Children and Social Services 2021 Annual Review, FACS Niagara was recognized for : 100% compliance related to children and youth placed in extended society care for 24 consecutive months100% compliance related to all Indigenous service requirements