Dufferin Child and Family Services is a multi-service agency providing Children’s Mental Health, Child Protection and Developmental Support.
The agency currently requires:
1- Casual Part Time – After Hours Worker
You are seeking:
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A dynamic and unique professional opportunity to conduct crisis-oriented children and youth mental health intervention as well as child protection intervention.
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A challenging role that offers flexibility and learning opportunities.
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Part time, flexible employment with a quality-service driven agency.
We are seeking an individual with an ability to:
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Assume responsibility for all emergency calls directed to them by the agency's answering service.
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Provide consultation and/or intervention to children and/or youth who are experiencing a mental health crisis and that meets criteria for urgent, after-hours support.
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Provide consultation and/or intervention for all urgent child protection matters as governed by the CYFSA.
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Develop familiarity with, and adhere to, all agency policies, standards of service, procedures, and legislation relevant to the provision of after-hours services.
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Complete Intakes in CPIN reports for child protection cases and serious occurrence reporting as necessary.
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Provide written reports of all activities and/or referrals received while on duty to the agency by the end of each shift.
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Consult with the after-hours Supervisor for child protection investigations and crisis mental health calls.
Qualifications:
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Authorized Child Protection Worker.
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Requires minimum educational qualifications of university education in the social services field, preferably at the Bachelor of Social Work level.
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An innovative individual with an ability to work independently.
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Demonstrated abilities with respect to sound judgment and critical thinking skills
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Significant experience in child protection; experience with CPIN an asset.
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Experience in children’s mental health crisis evaluation.
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Able to work under stress, often at undetermined hours during evenings and weekends.
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Valid Ontario Driver’s License (Class G or G2), and access to a reliable vehicle and car insurance.
If you are interested in this job opportunity, please apply on or before
Tuesday August 4, 2026 by email to
[email protected] quoting reference number 2026-022.
As an employer committed to employment equity and accessibility for persons with disabilities, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, women, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. Our hiring framework is founded in equity, truth and reconciliation, anti-black racism, and anti-oppressive practices.
DCAFS is committed to providing a recruitment and selection process that is both inclusive and free from barriers. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request, and will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Thank you for your interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Role Location: Dufferin County
Hours of Work: Casual Part Time, Evenings, Weekends
Reports to: Manager, Child Protection
Salary Range: $53.34/Hour
