Bilingual Foster Care Recruitment/Retention & Resource Worker in Barrie

We are a Child Welfare and Child & Youth Mental Health agency committed to service excellence, teamwork and participation in decision-making. We respect and value diversity and operate from an anti-oppression framework. Located in the prime recreational area of Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka, we provide the opportunity to combine a career with a lifestyle of your choice.

Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions (SMFC) strives to be a reflection of the diverse communities it serves. As a result, we encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented communities such as people living with a disability, racialized people, Indigenous peoples, people of different faiths and people from diverse gender, gender expression and 2SLGBTQ2SIA+ identities. If you are of the aforementioned identities, and feel comfortable making it known, please feel free to do so with the knowledge it will be kept confidential and used in a safe manner to inform our recruitment process towards being an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code throughout the recruitment process.

The purpose of this position is to:

• Inform communities across Simcoe Muskoka about the need and importance of foster care and encourage consideration of becoming Foster Care Providers.
• Assist Foster Care Provider applicants through the administrative processes of being approved as agency Care Providers.
• Enhance experience during the intake, recruitment, screening and onboarding process and develop strategies to increase the retention of these resources.
• Assess Foster Care Provider applicants via SAFE Homestudy and ensure all Ministry Regulations are met with respect to the completion of criminal record checks, training and policy orientation.
• Secure appropriate placements for children/youth coming into the care of the Society, screen, assess, educate and support internal foster resources, identify and monitor Outside Paid Resources (OPR’s), in accordance with Society policies and procedures, Ministry Regulations, Standards and Directives and relevant legislation.
• Create a positive public perception through engagement with prospective providers and the provision of education and information about the agency’s foster care program.

This is a Bargaining Unit position with CUPE local 5319.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Social Work or Masters of Social Work degree is preferred.
• A degree in Social Science from an accredited University, in combination with several years’ experience in Child Welfare will also be considered.
• Post-secondary education in a Marketing Program would be a highly desired asset.
• Knowledge of Child Welfare & Provider standards, systems and processes, including the CYFSA and licensing regulations.
• Sound knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of Child Protection, Child Youth Service, Adoption & Kinship Workers.
• Working knowledge of Adoption & Kinship processes and ONLAC.
• Working knowledge of inter-provincial agreements and Quality of Care standards.
• Sound knowledge of available community resources.
• Sound knowledge and ability in group facilitation, including experience in creating and delivering engaging presentations and training.
• Demonstrated experience in high level customer service.
• A thorough understanding of anti-racist, anti-oppressive principles and practices are important.
• An appreciation of and ability to work with a diverse community.
• A valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle is required.
• Bilingualism (French/English) is required. Proficiency will be tested.

Compensation: The salary range will be $74,330 to $94,400 commensurate with experience.

Applications Deadline: Applications by May 16, 2026.