Working at Hastings Children’s Aid Society

Caring for Ontario’s children and youth in need of protection is a team effort. There are many child welfare professionals involved in keeping children safe and fulfilling the mandate of the Child and Family Services Act. Child welfare professionals, social workers, child and youth workers, residential child care workers, support and administrative staff work together with the children, their families, adoptive and foster families as well as volunteers, contributing to improving the quality of life for the children and families of our community.

More than 200 professional staff are employed by Hastings Children’s Aid Society. We are a progressive child welfare agency that offers many rewarding career opportunities, a competitive salary and benefits package and a great work environment.

If you care deeply about the well-being of children and want to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, we would like to hear from you. Please review all current vacancies in our Employment Opportunities.

If you have any questions or would like to forward your resume, please send to the Human Resources Department at hr@hastingscas.org

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

There are no current vacancies please check back

Our preferred method of resume collection is on-line at hr@hastingscas.org however you can also apply directly to:

Attn: Human Resources Department
Hastings Children’s Aid Society
363 Dundas Street West
Belleville ON
K8P 1B3

FAX: 613 962 7036

SALARY & BENEFITS:

HCAS offers a competitive salary and benefits which include:

• Life Insurance Plan
• Short & Long term Disability coverage
• Extended health, dental and vision coverage
• Maternity/Parental Leave top-up
• Employee Assistance Program
• OMERS Pension
• Four weeks vacation to start
• Four float days per year
• Access to Self Funded & Educational Leave programs
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Up-to-date technological solutions to assist with your work
• Support Employee Wellness including the use of onsite Gym

ROLES & QUALIFICATIONS:

Child Welfare professionals provide first-response services to children, youth and families. They investigate claims of abuse and maltreatment, assess risks and act to protect children in need. Child welfare professionals also support children and their families, place children in foster or group homes and find suitable adoptive families for children in care when appropriate.

Child Protection Workers – After Hours, Intake, Ongoing, Children’s Services, Resources, Kinship & Adoption

As an After Hours Intake Worker, you will provide child protection services during after hours on a rotating basis. You will be responsible for receiving referrals related to child protection issues and all request for services involving children in care.

As an Intake Worker, you will conduct child protection investigations on assigned cases and develop case plans for files to be transferred for ongoing service.

As an Ongoing Worker, you will develop, implement, and evaluate case plans and risk assessments for families who have identified child protection needs, deliver creative solutions to ever-changing family problems, plan for interventions, and participate in the legal aspects of child welfare.

As a Children Services Worker, you will be required to supervise and provide casework services to assigned children in foster home placements as well as provide consultation and support to the foster family. You will liaise with collateral resources, complete relevant court forms, provide testimony in court and record all activities as required.

As a Resource Worker you will participate in foster parent recruitment efforts, conduct family assessments, prepare for and facilitate training groups. You will work on a one-to-one basis with foster families to provide support and supervision. You will also plan and secure placements for children in consultation with Family Services & Children’s Services Workers.

As a Kinship Worker you will be responsible for conducting assessments using a strength-based family and systems approach of prospective kin with respect to their abilities to care for a child or youth.

As an Adoption Worker you will participate in assessment of potential adoptive families, match children and adoptive families based on the needs of the child as well as monitor and support the families until the adoption is finalized.

Qualifications for Child Protection Worker

• Bachelor of Social Work Degree from a recognized University or similar degree with a focus on working with Children & Families
• Effective assessment, interviewing, relationship building, problem solving & organization skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Valid Class G Ontario Drivers Licence, $1M Insurance Liability and daily access to a vehicle
• Excellent computer and keyboarding skills
• Public speaking or presentation skills are desirable

Child & Youth Workers and Family Support Workers

Child & Youth Workers work with Resource Families to support the placement of the child by providing instruction and support on how to manage behaviours. Family Support Workers work with families when the child is still in the home to address behaviour or parenting issues.

• Child & Youth Worker Diploma from a recognized community college
• Behaviour management group work skills
• Effective assessment, interviewing, relationship building, problem solving & organization skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage crisis or conflictual situations
• Valid Class G Ontario Drivers Licence, $1M Insurance Liability and daily access to a vehicle
• Excellent computer and keyboarding skills

Child Care Workers (Residential Worker)

• Child & Youth Worker Diploma from a recognized community college or related degree is required as well as a minimum two years relevant experience and a demonstrated ability to work independently.
• The candidate must be mature, responsible and able to work within the philosophy of the program.
• Effective assessment, interviewing, relationship building, problem solving & organization skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Administration Staff

• A Community College two-year diploma or equivalent in Business or Commercial studies.
• At least two years experience preferably within a child welfare or non-profit environment.
• Excellent computer skills and experience with a variety of applications, Lotus notes would be desirable.
• Demonstrated organization, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of the Child & Family Service Act would be a definite asset.

STUDENT & PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

Hastings CAS is looking for conscientious, dynamic, responsible and flexible individuals who are interested in making an important contribution to the lives of vulnerable children and families in our community.

The students of today could be the HCAS child welfare professionals of tomorrow!

Field Placement Opportunities:

The society provides placements opportunities for students who are enrolled in a variety of post secondary education programs such as social work, child and youth worker, social services worker, autism and behaviour sciences, behaviour science technology, information technology, and administration.

Summer Student Job Opportunities:

Each year we hire students to assist our Child Protection Workers as Summer Case Aides. Duties include assisting workers with home visits, providing information and answering question, completing case notes and well as the occasional special project. Candidates must be returning to school in the fall and be enrolled in a post secondary program such as those listed above. We begin accepting resumes for summer positions in February.

All student chosen for placement or summer work, must provide the Society with a completed Criminal Reference Check including a Vulnerable Sector Screening Check (this is a check for sexual offences for which a pardon has been granted or issued), proof of a valid Ontario Drivers License, possess a minimum of $1,000,000 liability vehicle insurance and access to a reliable vehicle that meets the required safety standards in the province. The cost of the record(s) is the responsibility of the student.

Interested students are asked to forward a recent copy of their resume along with a letter of interest outlining the institution and year of study along with dates of placement. Once documentation is received, students being considered will be contacted by telephone to participate in an interview process.

For field placement opportunities contact: – hr@hastingscas.org

Living in Hastings County:

The following is quoted from Belleville on the Bay of Quinte web site:

Hastings County includes 14 communities as well as the City of Belleville and City of Quite West (Trenton). To the south and separated by the lovely Bay of Quinte is Prince Edward County.

Hastings County, Prince Edward County, the Cities of Belleville, Trenton and the many communities provide a variety of lifestyle options. Rural or urban, country or waterside, we have it all. Belleville it the largest City in the region with numerous options for accommodations and restaurants.  Just 20 minutes away is Sandbanks Provincial Park in Prince Edward County, one of the most beautiful Parks in Ontario with its long sandy beaches and excellent campground facilities. Prince Edward County is also home to numerous winery's, and great shopping in Bloomfield or Picton.

The area features some of the best Golf in Ontario with 19 courses in the area and several right in the City. Belleville's waterfront is very active, the annual May fishing weekend brings some of the finest anglers in North America to our shores and the facilities for sailboats and pleasure craft are tremendous.

The region also features live theatre at the Belleville Theatre Guild, The Regent Theatre in Picton and the nearby Stirling Festival Theatre. Belleville's Empire Theatre offers live music, theatre and stage productions regularly featuring world class artists. Westben in Campbellford and the Quinte Symphony offer the perfect solution for those who enjoy classical music.

If you enjoy hiking or biking, the Quinte region offers several excellent trails. Most are located in one of the numerous conservation areas ready for you to explore including Sidney, Quinte, Macaulay Mountain and Presqu'ile. Belleville's paved waterfront trail is ideal for rollerblading or parents with strollers.

For more information, please visit the links below, or contact The Belleville Chamber of Commerce or Quinte West Chamber of Commerce. 1-888-852-9992 or e-mail info@bellevillechamber.ca 

www.hastingscounty.com/
www.city.belleville.on.ca
www.city.quintewest.on.ca
www.pec.on.ca
www.qhc.on.ca
www.trentonontario.com