Resource Worker

Resource Worker

We are currently recruiting for a Resource Worker for a 12-18 month contract.

Family and Children’s Services approves foster, foster to adopt and Kin Care applicants to provide family-based care to children found in need of protection. The Resource Worker position is responsible for completing inquiry contacts with prospective applicants, to provide training to both new and approved resource homes, to complete SAFE assessments, annual assessments, and support to resource families as well as recruitment. Placement requests and the placement matching function are completed by the Resource Worker, as well as active participation in permanency planning meetings and adoption conferences.

General Responsibilities:

• Key responsibilities include recruitment, training, assessment, support and retention of resource families.
• Complete placement requests, both internally and externally, including OPR requests
• Participation in permanency planning meetings and Adoption conferences
• Support of resource families in regards to policy and procedures, ministry licensing and the enhancement of the working relationship between agency workers and resource families
• Participation in team meetings and staff meetings
• Participation on agency committees or external committees, as per assignment by supervisor
• Assist with special projects as needed
• Complete after hours emergency coverage as scheduled
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

• BSW or MSW is required
• PRIDE team training and SAFE assessment tool training
• Bilingualism is an asset
• Working knowledge of the CFSA, ministry licensing standards and guidelines and agency policies and procedures
• Excellent assessment skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated mediation and conflict resolution skills
• Working knowledge of a computer and the ability to learn and effectively use relevant information systems within the agency
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to meet recording demands and responsibilities
• Demonstrated initiative and leadership

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.

Email: careers@fcsrenfrew.on.ca
Website: www.fcsrenfrew.on.ca