PCASEmergency After Hours Service Worker (6 Month Contract) Part-Time Worker (2 Positions)

Job Title:Emergency After Hours Service :Advice & Assessment :Peel CAS 25 Capston Dr. Mississauga Deadline:May 8 posting is for an existing note that contract duration may be subject to OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESReports 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 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 RESPONSIBILITIESScreening DutiesAssumes 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 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 the Child Youth and Family Services Act Board policies and reflects the philosophy mandate and operation of Peel CAS to all placement or returning of a missing child to care is also a principal 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 all internal and external record checks and the Child Abuse Register when DutiesConducts 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 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 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 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 out instructions of the Emergency Alert pursuant to consultation with the on-call 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 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 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 the police station where a child in the care of the Society is being charged under the provisions of the 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 compliance with the Agencys health and safety requirements including medication review and safe storageCarries out other duties as assignedJOB SPECIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIESExcellent assessment interviewing relationship building knowledge and skills related to child welfare case and timely written communication skills particularly with respect to formulation of accurate concise computer telephone manner and verbal communication of processes and documentation for Ongoing files and child in care from a DEI lens and perspective at all G Ontario Drivers License and daily access to a ofSocial Work or Masters ofSocial Work degree from a recognized university and at least one year of related experience in a child protection 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 OF WORK:Must be available to work all hours outside the Standard Office Hours of Mon Fri from 9 AM 5 RATE:Active Duty $28.00per hourOn-Call Duty $15.00 per hourAs an equal opportunity employer we value Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Truth and Reconciliation. We are grateful that our workplace diversity is representative of the communities that we serve and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel like they belong. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process please contact us at