Resource Worker - Adoption & Permanency

Full Time; 35 hours per week; Potential Evenings

Salary: $69,000 to $104,000 based on experience

 

About The Agency

Jewish Family and Child Service (JF&CS) is a multi-service, client-centered, family service agency and a Children’s Aid Society. We are committed to supporting the healthy development of individuals, children, families, and communities through prevention, protection, counselling, education, and advocacy services, within the context of Jewish values. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and identities to apply.

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About The Role

We are seeking a Resource Worker - Adoption & Permanency who provides direct counselling and practical support to clients using appropriate social work methods, with a focus on permanency and adoption. This role takes on related tasks and administrative duties as needed to support the Resource and Children in Care teams.

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group counselling using appropriate, client-centered social work methods with a focus on adoption and permanency.

• Conduct home study assessments, supervise adoption placements, and prepare necessary court and Ministry documentation to support the finalization of adoptions.

• Offer pre- and post-adoption counselling, including assistance with adoption disclosure, background information, and reunification with birth relatives.

• Maintain sealed adoption files, including compiling non-identifying medical and social histories.

• Stay current on adoption-related legislation, regulations, and procedures, and ensure services comply with Ministry standards and agency policies.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners (e.g., health, education, legal, and community agencies) to support case plans and client needs.

• Advocate for client access to adoption records, services, and supports within and outside the agency.

• Provide support to foster, kinship, and adoptive families, including conducting SAFE assessments and contributing to family education initiatives.

• Assist in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and group services related to permanency planning.

• Support administrative coordination of complex cases and contribute to cross-organizational projects and staff mentoring.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with PHIPA, CYFSA, and agency protocols.

• Represent the agency’s mission, vision, and values in professional settings, and participate in evaluation and continuous improvement efforts.

• Perform other duties as required to support the Resource and Children in Care teams.

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What You Will Bring:

• Bachelors in Social Work or equivalent degree.

• 3 years’ experience in adoption or child welfare related position.

• Registered Social Worker/Member of OCCSW in good standing is an asset. 

• Extensive knowledge of the Child & Family and Youth Services Act in Ontario, the field of adoption and the relevant child welfare legislation in Ontario concerning this area.

• Access to a vehicle is required.

• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.

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If you are interested in applying for this position, please click "Apply Now" above to submit your resume and cover letter. 

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Jewish Family and Child Service is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds. Accommodations during all phases of the hiring process will be made wherever possible. Please advise us if any accommodations are required. 
 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
To learn more about Jewish Family and Child Service, please visit: www.jfandcs.com | www.facebook.com/jfandcs

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