PCASEmergency After Hours Service Worker (8 Month Contract) - Part-Time Worker
PCASEmergency After Hours Service Worker (8 Month Contract) - Part-Time Worker
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Job Description
At Peel CAS our mission is to protect children and strengthen families & communities through partnership. We are currently seeking the following professional to join our team:
SUMMARY OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Reports to the Supervisor Advice and Assessment theEmergency After Hours Workeracts as first point of contact between the Society and potential/existing clients for all after hours services. This position also assesses and investigates cases that meet eligibility for Emergency services to determine whether a child is in need of protection. EAHS is responsible for screening all calls and in consultation with the supervisor will conduct investigations where a child is at imminent risk. All other situations requiring immediate after hours services such as placement of a child are also critical to this role.
This position requires the ability to maintain a work station at home and maintain up to date versions of all the necessary manuals forms alerts and other documents pertaining to the Emergency After-Hours Service as provided by the Society.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES
Screening Duties
- Assumes responsibility for the provision of emergency services outside of regular office hours while on duty. Provides emergency services and community resources to new or active cases to other society workers.
- Receives manages and documents all telephone reports regarding children in need of protection and requests for information. Inputs all necessary documentation into CPIN via electronic case note.
- Interprets the Child Youth and Family Services Act Board policies and reflects the philosophy mandate and operation of Peel CAS to all clients.
- Provide placement or returning of a missing child to care is also a principal requirement.
- Gathers thorough comprehensive information from referral sources and determines eligibility for service by assessing the information gathered and giving it an Eligibility Spectrum coding based on MCSS guidelines and Peel CAS Policies and Procedures. For cases that fall above the intervention line determine response times and investigative plans.
- Conduct all internal and external record checks and the Child Abuse Register when mandated.
Investigation Duties
- Conducts and documents protection investigations including preparing an investigative plan (special attention to the Societys Child Abuse Procedures Investigative Protocols and Ministry Standards) investigate the concern and take immediate action to protect a child. When required refer the family to appropriate community resources.
- In immediate response cases carries though appropriate case management including the completion of all necessary documentation and review of electronic records as applicable. All documentation is to be completed and electronically input prior to the beginning of the next business day.
- Available for follow-up discussions/consultation with Advice and Assessment Parent and Child Capacity Building and Permanency Planning staff in instances where there has been significant after hours intervention.
Child in Care (YCJA)
- Advises day staff the next workday of any child in care issues or placement changes. As well as any youth criminal matters and the need for the day staff to be present in YCJA Court. With the approval of the On Call Supervisor the worker will contact day staff at home to advise them of their requirement to attend court.
- Carries out instructions of the Emergency Alert pursuant to consultation with the on-call supervisor.
- Attends to childcare needs of any child brought into the care of the Society and collaborates with the foster parent and where possible with the natural parents in meeting those needs. In consultation with the on call supervisor notifies parents of children of any serious occurrences affecting their child in care (e.g.; Missing children illness accidents hospitalizations etc.) and works cooperatively and collaboratively with them where possible.
- Respond promptly to emergencies in any of the agencys foster resources and offers assistance and attends if necessary to help deal with medical emotional and behavioural crises involving children in the care of the Society. Also responds to youth on CCSY that require a crisis response.
- Attends the police station where a child in the care of the Society is being charged under the provisions of the YCJA.
- Reports to the Supervisor on call any information regarding any serious illness accident or death of a child in the Agencys care enquiries by the media and serious YCJA charges against a child in care. (Serious Occurrences).
- Briefs the in-coming on-call worker(s) of possible critical situations that may surface during their shift coverage.
- Ensures compliance with the Agencys health and safety requirements including medication review and safe storage
- Carries out other duties as assigned
JOB SPECIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES
- Excellent assessment interviewing relationship building skills.
- Solid knowledge and skills related to child welfare case management.
- Good and timely written communication skills particularly with respect to formulation of accurate concise recordings.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Superior telephone manner and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of processes and documentation for Ongoing files and child in care files.
- Practices from a DEI lens and perspective at all times.
- Class G Ontario Drivers License and daily access to a vehicle.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors ofSocial Work or Masters ofSocial Work degree from a recognized university and at least one year of related experience in a child protection role.
OR - A Bachelors Degree from a recognized university in a related field and at least one year of related experience in a child protection role.
- A class G drivers license and daily access to a vehicle are required.
HOURS OF WORK:Must be available to work all hours outside the Standard Office Hours of Mon Fri from 9 AM 5 PM
HOURLY RATE:Active Duty $28.00per hour
On-Call Duty $15.00 per hour
CLOSING DATE: June 18 2025
Peel Childrens Aid Society is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process please inform People & Culture so that we can ensure your equal participation in this process. We are aware of a scam claiming to offer employment on behalf of Peel CAS. Please note that we only contact individuals who have applied for positions posted on our website and always conduct interviews with selected candidates. We do not contact prospective candidates via text message. Learn more about employment scams.
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