August 20,2026
Job Posting #1233 #hp
Child Protection Worker – Intake and Assessment
Permanent Full-Time
The York Region Children’s Aid Society (YRCAS) is a non-profit community organization legally mandated to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect. As a leader within the child welfare sector, we partner with parents, caregivers, and community to provide a safe environment for children and youth, through equitable, culturally aligned services.
Comprised of interdisciplinary teams of diverse professionals who push boundaries in support of family centered care, we engage with children and families for a stronger, healthier community within the York Region.
YRCAS is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that encourages every team member to lead within their role, generate innovative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal to create a healthy workplace and community where children youth and families thrive.
To support us on our journey, YRCAS is looking for a Child Protection Worker to support our Child, Youth & Family Wellbeing Department.
Why Work for Us?
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Hybrid working model (working virtual and in person)
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Casual dress code
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Employer paid Group Insurance and Health & Dental Benefit
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Four (4) Weeks of Vacation accrued per calendar year
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Five (5) float days per calendar year
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One day off every five (5) weeks during Winter months
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Shortened Summer hours
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OMERS Pension, with employer and employee sharing premiums equally
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Mileage Reimbursement
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Enhanced Wellness Initiatives Virtual Fitness Classes
SUMMARY OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to the Child Youth and Family Wellbeing Supervisor, the Child Protection Worker will work within the areas of Intake & Assessment and Family Services. The Child Protection Worker position may be asked to perform any of the following responsibilities:
NATURE OF POSITION:
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Screen calls, determine response, provide information, consultation, assessment, crisis intervention to sources of referral such as other professionals and liaises closely with other service providers in the community to ensure optimum delivery of services.
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Utilize anti-oppressive, critical thinking and solution focused involvements to carry out interventions with families using the least disruptive course of action required to ensure child/youth safety.
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Ensure immediate safety of children through a Safety plan that involves engagement and collaboration with family, community, community organizations evidenced by creative thinking to overcome challenges when necessary.
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Carry out investigation and assessments related to cases of alleged physical, emotional and/or sexual abuse involving children including making determinations regarding risk, verification, and recommendations.
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Conduct joint investigations with police and other governing bodies and agencies, as appropriate to ensure the safety of children.
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Have awareness and competency in identifying and addressing bias, discrimination, and racism to disrupt systemic barriers that families, children, and youth are experiencing.
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Develop a plan for risk reduction and intervention, based on Comprehensive Assessments and Plans of Service as outlined in the Risk Assessment Model.
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Determine when children require admission to the care of the Society and, where necessary, remove children to ensure their immediate safety as a last resort.
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Assess and make decisions related to reunification plans and implement such plans where appropriate.
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Develop and maintain effective and therapeutic casework relationships with service recipients with the objective of supporting and promoting their ability to reduce risk of harm to children.
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Provide referrals to appropriate internal and external resources in order to provide quality service to Society service recipients, with the objective of reducing risk of harm to children.
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Prepare admission documentation and develop initial plans of care for children who have been admitted into the Society’s care.
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Assess requests for financial assistance for clients and arrange for such assistance if deemed justified and necessary.
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Supervise therapeutic access visits between children and caregivers as required.
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Ensure both internal and external record checks are completed via “Search Request” through the CPIN Support Team.
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Determine intervention of Family Court involvement and prepare accurate legal documentation, provide testimony in Unified Family Court and Criminal Court, prepare clients for court, enforce court orders in order to protect children.
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This position requires travel inside and outside of York Region in order to fully support children, youth and families.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
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Bachelor of Social Work Degree (BSW) or BSW equivalency
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Master’s Degree in Human Services related field, and a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience working with children and families
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Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services related field, and a minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience working with children and families
PAY GRADE: Union - Pay Grade 7 ($73,840.98 - $96,165.10)
HOURS OF WORK 33.75 hours per week
This role is for an existing position within the organization.
Candidates who meet the qualifications are welcome to apply no later than August 31, 2026, by 11:59PM.
Internal Applicants: Please apply for this opportunity using your Agency ADP account.
External Applicants: Apply here: yorkcas.org/careers
We appreciate all applications received. All communications will be held in strict and professional confidence. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their submissions.
Employment at York Region Children’s Aid Society is conditional upon the verification of credentials, a satisfactory vulnerable sector check, and a class “G” driver’s license with daily access to an insured vehicle. York Region Children’s Aid Society works in a hybrid virtual and on-site working environment.
Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism at York Region Children’s Aid Society
YRCAS is committed to having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of York Region and strongly encourages application from all qualified individuals, especially those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
York Region Children’s Aid Society is committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and fostering equity, diversity and inclusion in recruitment practices is a key aspect of the search process. The current posting is in search of candidates who identified from the following equity seeking groups; women, racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are of the aforementioned identities, and feel comfortable making it known, you may choose to self-identify as member of a designated group. Any information directly related to you is kept confidential and used in a safe manner to inform our recruitment process towards being an equal opportunity employer.
Vaccination Policy
York CAS prioritizes the health and safety of their employees and closely follows the Public Health Guidelines and Recommendations. The agency's mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement as a condition of employment is currently suspended. Should the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement be reinstated, all active agency employees will be required to comply with YRCAS’ Mandatory COVID-19 policy (providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination-2 doses required).
Accommodation at YRCAS
We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants that may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify the Human Resources Department when contacted for an interview.
Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process, which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
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