27 Oct
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Children's Aid Society of London and Middlesex
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London
27 Oct
Children's Aid Society of London and Middlesex
London
Family Connections Worker
Join our Family Services team in a rewarding role dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families through meaningful connections, family strengthening, and reunification efforts.
Reporting to the Family Services Supervisor, the Family Connections Worker provides direct support to infants, children, youth, and families across a range of child welfare services, including family visiting, reunification, admission prevention, and kinship search activities. This role focuses on promoting child safety, well-being, permanence, and belonging through collaborative, strengths-based, trauma-informed practice.
Working closely with Child Protection Workers, community partners, and families, you will help identify and engage family and community supports, facilitate family connections, support positive family interactions, and contribute to individualized plans that strengthen family relationships and improve outcomes for children and youth.
What You'll Bring
- Child and Youth Worker diploma or equivalent relevant education
- Experience working with children, youth, and families; child welfare experience is considered an asset
- Strong understanding of child development, attachment, trauma-informed practice, and family dynamics
- Excellent relationship-building, communication, and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and respond effectively in complex situations
- Knowledge of community resources and family support services
- Strong administrative, documentation, and computer skills
- Valid Ontario G or G2 Driver's Licence, reliable vehicle, and ability to obtain required criminal and child protection record checks
Our Ideal Candidate
You are compassionate, engaging, and committed to child- and family-centred practice. You value equity, inclusion, anti-oppressive practice, and collaboration, and you are passionate about helping children, youth, and families build and maintain meaningful connections that support safety, stability, and long-term success.
Pay: $64,272.00-$74,402.00 per year
Benefits:
- In office parking
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, ON N5V 3G2
📌 Family Connections Worker (London)
🏢 Children's Aid Society of London and Middlesex
📍 London