Careers at Family & Children Services Waterloo
Family & Children’s Services of the Waterloo Region's main office is located in Kitchener, with a branch office in Cambridge. We employ approximately 350 staff in a variety of positions, including Child Protection Workers, Children’s Service Workers, Resource and Adoption Workers, Lawyers, Maintenance Staff and Administrative Staff. Our employees come to us with a variety of educational backgrounds and they receive competitive salaries and benefits.
The Waterloo Region is a thriving area in Southern Ontario, known as the technology hub of the province. The region includes three cities; Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge, as well as four townships; North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich.
Family & Children’s Services of the Waterloo Region is committed to an inclusive work environment. We provide Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Current Openings:
Child Protection Worker (Multiple)
The Agency currently has multiple Full-time Child Protection Worker positions available. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized under the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies.
Unit Administrative Assistant
The Agency currently has a full-time regular Unit Administrative Assistant position available. The primary location for this position is at the Kitchener with coverage requirements in the Cambridge office on a regular basis. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in an administrative role and demonstrated expertise in Excel.
Service Director
The Agency currently has a permanent full-time Service Director position available. The Service Director works on developing and maintaining the most effective range of services and accountable business practices possible in the circumstances to ensure that children requiring protection are protected, and that the circumstances causing the need for protection are alleviated; through these services to assist in achieving the vision and mission of the agency.
Technology Services Director
We are currently looking for a Technology Services Director to fill a key role on our leadership team. The ideal candidate will be a compassionate leader looking to use their technical skills to make a difference for children and families in the Waterloo Region.
Service Director – Indigenous Services
As part of our commitment to Reconciliation, Family & Children’s Services of the Waterloo Region has established a dedicated team of staff members, both Indigenous and Non-Indigenous, to work with Indigenous families in a respectful, holistic way. Our Agency is committed to hiring people representative of the population we serve and encourage First Nation, Inuit, and Metis applicants to apply and self-identify in their cover letter.
Resilience Project System Navigators
The Resilience Project: Organization hosting the position is Adventure For Change and working with Resilience partners.
Family and Children’s Services of Waterloo Region is currently recruiting for volunteers to serve on our Board of Directors
We are seeking a Board composition that reflects the cultural diversity of our community and represents the populations we serve.