The Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society prides itself on having a dedicated team of staff with backgrounds in social work, early childhood education, child & youth services, the law, information technology, communications, accounting, quality assurance, volunteer administration, human resources and clerical support.

We are proud of our long history of leadership in protecting children and our commitment to providing high quality service to children & families. If you are looking to make a difference in the lives of children & families, we invite you to explore the exciting employment opportunities with the Windsor-Essex Children's Aid Society.

The Windsor-Essex Children's Aid Society (WECAS) is one of EssexCounty's largest employers of social workers.  

We welcome applications for child protection positions from individuals possessing Bachelor's (BSW) or Master's (MSW) degrees in Social Work. Those with other educational qualifications, such as a Bachelor's (BA) of Arts or a Master's (MA) degree in a relevant discipline, and have employment or volunteer experience in the field of child welfare, may also be considered.

Relevant Bachelor's or Master's degrees include:

·          Family and Social Relations

·          Education

·          Psychology

·          Sociology

·          Nursing

 Experience in the following areas are considered an asset:

·          Case management

·          Child development

·          Child and family assessment

·          Crisis Intervention Counselling

·          Mediation

Employees of WECAS are required to:

·          Be clear of any criminal convictions

·          Possess a valid driver's license

·          Own a reliable vehicle for business use

Child protection workers participate in the government-mandated New Worker Training program which is regulated by the Ministry of Children & Youth Services. New workers also undergo a probationary period & have regular performance appraisals in order to ensure that our children receive the best protection we can offer.

Our Human Resources staff will be pleased to answer any questions you may have in regards to employment with our Agency.