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:

Job Title: Child Protection Worker
Department: Youth Success and Innovation Branch
Location: Peel CAS, 25 Capston Dr. Mississauga, Ontario
Application Deadline: July 28, 2025
Hourly Grade: Unauthorized Workers: $38.15
Authorized Workers: $41.38 - $53.30

Please note: contract duration may be subject to change.

ROLE

Reporting the Youth Success (Community Safety and Wellbeing) Supervisor, the Child Protection Worker – Flex plays a vital role in supporting youth involved with child welfare through various service streams, including Voluntary Youth Services Agreements (VYSA), Ready, Set, Go (RSG), Other Child Welfare (OCW), and Assessment & Ongoing services.

This position responds to the unique needs of youth who may be exposed to or engaged in youth violence, human trafficking, and/or experiencing mental health challenges. The worker provides individualized case management support grounded in trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and culturally responsive practice, with a focus on helping youth stabilize, build meaningful connections, and transition to adulthood with safety, permanency, and wellness.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide protection services as defined under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA), with a focus on parent-adolescent conflict, youth engagement, and community-based planning.
• Deliver comprehensive case management to youth across child welfare streams, including CIC, VYSA, RSG, OCW, and Ongoing Services, through assessments, individualized service plans, and permanency planning.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Youth Success Teams, Trailblazers Youth Centre, Mental Health and Human Trafficking Support Workers, Kinship, Family Support, Placement) and external partners to address complex youth needs, including those related to violence, exploitation, and mental health.
• Use the agency’s Practice Framework, integrating Signs of Safety and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Truth and Reconciliation (DEITR), to inform decision-making, risk assessment, and service planning.
• Determine eligibility for service by applying relevant legislation, agency policies, and service standards; when appropriate, refer families to other community programs or resources.
• Work directly with caregivers, foster parents, kinship providers, children, and youth to carry out service plans that support emotional, social, and developmental well-being.
• Prepare and maintain accurate, timely documentation and recordings throughout all phases of case involvement, ensuring compliance with Ministry and agency requirements.
• Support the processing and eligibility assessment for VYSA and RSG service streams in alignment with Policy Directives and agency procedures.
• Take on Assessment and Ongoing Protection case responsibilities as required to support service demands within the Youth Success Branch.
• Actively contribute to the goals of the Youth Success Strategy, with a focus on equity, safety, youth voice, and long-term stability.

• Remain flexible to meet changing service needs and perform other duties as required to strengthen, empower, and build meaningful connections for youth.
• Perform other duties as required to support, strengthen and empower youth towards meaningful connections and permanency.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES

• Solid understanding of the exploration of permanency options for children brought to a place of safety.

• Knowledge of ongoing and child in care issues with an emphasis on youth
• Knowledge of investigation, ongoing services, and child-in-care and kinship standards.
• Solid skills in child welfare case management
• Functional understanding of Early Help & Prevention approaches and practices in child protection
• Strong Signs of Safety practice lens regarding building the networks, case trajectories, and safety planning
• Demonstrated knowledge and behaviours of DEI perspectives and practice
• Superior skills and experience in clinical assessment, counseling, and crisis intervention
• Proven ability to handle crises in a calm manner and work co-operatively within a team setting, as well as the ability to elicit co-operation from others;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and particularly with outcome plans and reports
• Familiar and knowledgeable of current issues involving youth in care transitioning into adulthood; and relevant services and supports
• Knowledge of appropriate community services and interventions for Transitionally Aged Youth
• Demonstrated skills in the areas of risk assessment and safety planning
• Good computer skills
• Proficiency in the French and other languages is an asset.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BSW or MSW degree from a recognized university and at least one year of related experience in a child protection role. 

OR

• A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university in a related field, and at least one year of related experience in a child protection related role.
• A class "G" driver's license and daily access to a vehicle are required.

HOURS OF WORK

• 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday
• Working hours may vary and applicants must be flexible to work outside of standard office hours

WHAT WE OFFER:

•  Competitive salary and a generous compensation and benefits package 
• Semi-private hospitalization and prescription drugs coverage 
•  Flexible options for hybrid remote work
•  Employee Assistance Plan
•  Interactive Employee Wellness Programs
•  Extensive Training & Development opportunities
•  Introductory Webinars (WHMIS, AODA, Health and Safety)
•  Generous Pension Plan through OMERS (part-time and full-time employees are entitled to enroll)
•  Onsite Gym
•  Staff Lounge
  
  

Child welfare is a rewarding career option that enables caring individuals to support the community and make a positive difference in the lives of children, youth, and families. As one of the largest CAS’s in the province, we are proud of our ongoing innovation and leadership throughout the sector. Seeing well over 10,000 families a year, Peel CAS has the lowest number of children and youth in care per capita across Canada. 99% of the work we do is with children, youth, and families in their own homes. We are also home to the Child Welfare Immigration Centre of Excellence (CWICE) which is the centralized service in Ontario that supports child welfare organizations on cases involving unresolved immigration, settlement, or border-related issues. In addition, Peel CAS offers extensive programming dedicated to youth success through our Trailblazers Youth Centre, developed and led by youth to access exceptional services and supports to thrive, belong, build life-long connections and position themselves as leaders. 

As 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 [email protected]  

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