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Child Welfare Worker

@ Children's Aid Society of the District of Nipissing and Parry Sound

North Bay, Ontario

Full-time
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Overview

Children's Aid Society of the District of Nipissing and Parry Sound is hiring a full-time, on-site Child Welfare Worker in North Bay, Ontario. The role assesses child safety and family needs, investigates child abuse and neglect, conducts home visits, and works with families to reduce risk. Candidates need a social work degree, a valid Ontario class G licence with a vehicle, and a clear vulnerable sector check.

Responsibilities:

  • Assess child safety and family needs
  • Conduct home visits and interviews
  • Investigate child abuse and neglect
  • Document findings to agency and provincial standards
  • Work with families to mitigate risk

Requirements summary:

  • Master or Bachelor of Social Work, or equivalent with experience
  • Ability to think critically in a crisis environment
  • Strong communication with children and adults
  • Valid Ontario class G driver's licence and vehicle
  • Satisfactory vulnerable sector and child welfare checks

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2026-11-14
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2026-11-14

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Job details

DepartmentSocial & community services
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingClient sites, Office, Vehicle
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
Licences & certificationsOntario class G driver's licence, Vulnerable Sector Check, Child Welfare Check
Driver’s licencerequired, own vehicle
Background checksvulnerable sector, driving record
EducationBachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studySocial Work

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Job description

Role Description This full-time, on-site Child Welfare Worker role is based in North Bay, ON. The Child Welfare Worker assesses child safety and family needs, conducts home visits, interviews children, caregivers, and collateral contacts, and documents findings in accordance with agency and provincial standards. The role involves delivering a range of services not limited to; conducting child abuse and neglect investigations, assessment of safety and risk, working with children, youth and families to mitigate risk and promote well-being, in addition to working collaboratively to identify, locate, and engage relatives, kin, and other significant connections.

Qualifications

  • Master of Social Work or Bachelor of Social Work
  • Consideration will be given to other Social Services qualifications in combination with related experience
  • Demonstrated understanding and commitment to quality service and best practice
  • Ability to think critically within a crisis driven environment
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills with children and adults
  • Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and priorities when faced with competing demands and working under pressure
  • Demonstrated knowledge of developmental stages of children, parenting skills and addictions
  • Ability to maintain a high standard of privacy and confidentiality in the performance of duties
  • Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Valid Ontario class ‘G’ Driver’s Licence, satisfactory Driver’s Abstract and vehicle required
  • Satisfactory Child Welfare Check

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