Child Welfare Social Worker Assistant - Summer Student

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Hamilton Child and Family Supports was established in 1894 as a not-for-profit charitable organization, mandated under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act of Ontario, focusing on the well-being and protection of children. The organization is committed to the strengthening of families, while valuing diversity and promoting equity.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve. The organization encourages applicants from all qualified individuals.

We believe that we are all responsible, committed, and accountable to each other to promote a culture where everyone is welcomed, heard, respected, and valued. We commit to challenging and interrupting behaviours of racism, discrimination, disrespect, intolerance, harassment, and bullying as we strive toward an environment of learning, care and respect for each other; a place where the voices of equity-deserving individuals will be heard and acted upon as we continue our journey of healing, inclusivity, equity and growth.

We are currently seeking a skilled and committed individual to join our team as a:

• Child Welfare Social Worker - Summer Student (multiple positions)
• $18.60 per hour, plus 4% vacation and statutory holiday pay as per the Employment Standards Act.
• Temporary Full-Time, Monday to Friday (July 6,2026, to August 28, 2026).
• Reporting to a Unit Supervisor, these positions are designed to provide assistance and support to Child Protection workers in the Assessment and Support, Permanency and Resource Departments along with ad hoc support across all other agency Departments.

Responsibilities:

• Drive children/youth to appointments which may include family visits, medical appointments, or other required appointments.
• Communicates with professionals, when necessary, regarding the child or family as directed by the assigned child protection worker.
• Interview parent(s) and children to obtain information to assist the child protection working in preparing health, social histories, records and file reviews.
• Assists with therapeutic day care referrals.
• Researches the availability of community resources.
• Completes community service referral forms.
• Other duties as assigned by the unit supervisor(s) and/or designate.

The successful candidate will be enrolled in a post-secondary establishment preferable in a Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work program from a recognized University; successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to write clear, concise reports, computer literate and familiarity with spreadsheet programs, excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills. The successful candidate must possess a valid G driver’s license; have access to a personal vehicle and proof of $2,000,000 liability insurance coverage. Successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Reference Check, satisfactory to the organization, and a Driver’s Abstract from the Ministry of Transportation.

As an employer, Hamilton Child and Family Supports is committed to:

• A culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse service recipients, staff, and community alike.
• Providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices.
• In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code providing accommodation supports during the selection and interview process if required.
• All employees of the organization are expected to demonstrate respect, empathy, and accountability to the children and families we serve and each other, and to attend work regularly as regular attendance is critical to maintaining the highest quality and level of service expected in delivering care to the children and families of our community. Interested applicants should submit a current resume to Show email or by Fax: Show phone number, clearly indicating the Job Posting Number (File 023/26, 024/26 or 025/26) by June 8, 2026. HCFS does not utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in our recruitment or selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest in Hamilton Child and Family Supports, however, we will only contact those selected for an interview.