Heroes come in all forms
We are proud of our long history of leadership in protecting children. Our commitment to the provision of quality service to protect children and strengthen families is paramount. Knowing that our dedication makes a real impact to so many makes it all worthwhile. We provide a lively and progressive work environment that enables you to pursue your professional goals. If you are looking to make a difference in the lives of children, read on….
We have broadened our hiring criteria to keep kids safe:
We have broadened our hiring qualifications for front line positions. In addition to people with Master’s (MSW) or Bachelor’s (BSW) degrees in social work, we now welcome applications from people who have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in combination with practical experience in a variety of family focused, problem-solving professions. Examples include: (more…)
Reap the benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package includes: Dental 100% reimbursement to the current ODA rates; Extended Health 80% to 100% reimbursement; Life Insurance; AD&D; Vision care, Para Medical coverage, semi-private hospital coverage as well as combination short term and long term sick leave plans.
The Society helps you plan for retirement through enrollment in the OMERS Pension Plan. Your existing pension is portable from employers with OMERS or with other specified pension plans.
Break out the cigars…we provide generous leave provisions for pregnancy and parental leaves. An educational leave is available after 2 years of service and extended personal leaves are also an option.
Everybody needs a little R & R so we are happy to provide 20 days of vacation after one year of service; and an additional 3 special leave days and 42 hours for personal needs per year.
In addition to on-the-job-training, we offer competency training through the provincial Ontario Child Protection Training Program. The program is 22 days of classroom and e-learning on important basic knowledge for child protection practice, including: topics of child abuse assessment and investigation; legal matters; the provincial Risk Assessment tool; interviewing children; and separation and attachment. All staff are encouraged to continue their learning through participation in in-house training calendar offerings as well as external training and development courses.