RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide intensive services to youth and families in the community, including home-based services in the East end of Toronto, up to and including Scarborough
Collaborate within the multi-disciplinary team to develop and implement the case management, interdisciplinary intervention, and treatment plans for youth and families
Participate in the development and empowerment of clients through skill development of daily family and community life
Provide individual, family and group support as indicated
Provide case management services and outreach where needed to assist youth and families in the community
Make regular home visits according to the youth’s individualized treatment plan
Maintain and manage assigned client caseload to ensure achievement of quality/performance targets set by Manager
Ensure that administrative duties are completed within the required timeframe, including the preparation and submission of reports and any other documentation required
Monday to Friday schedule, with some early mornings and evenings. Must be flexible for potential occasional weekend work based on client need.

QUALIFICATIONS:

University or College Degree/Diploma in Child and Youth Work or Bachelor of Social Work.
Minimum five years of relevant experience working with adolescents, preferably in a treatment environment
Previous family support experience is an asset
Demonstrated knowledge and experience providing evidence informed interventions to youth with acute (complex) mental health and substance abuse issues
Demonstrated ability to effectively connect and work with youth, families and the community
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with at risk adolescents and young adults
Experienced in treatment appropriate goal setting; experienced in teaching of emotion regulation
Demonstrated understanding of Family Systems, DBT, CBT, MI, attachment-based and trauma informed approaches to understand, contribute and support the implementation of the clinical model and treatment plans
Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate intervention techniques that can be incorporated into the acts of daily living.
Experience in organizing and coordinating activities planned to ensure learning and the acquisition of appropriate attitudes and behaviours
Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Demonstrated ability to exercise professionalism and sound judgment in conflictual, stressful and crisis situations
Demonstrated ability for problem solving and critical thinking
Strong case management skills
Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
Good computer skills and the capacity to write quality reports within required timeframes
Demonstrated strong administrative and organizational skills
Appreciation of the importance of engaging youth and families from a strengths-based relationship-based approach.
Sensitivity to and ability to work with a diverse client and staff group.
Valid “Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour” certification.
Valid “First Aid/CPR” certification.
Completion of required suicide prevention and intervention training.
Full vaccination against COVID-19 with a Health Canada approved vaccine series.

Please note that this is a collective bargaining unit position within Local 3501B.

This position takes place mostly in person, with some potential for working from home.

Turning Point Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of our clients and the communities we serve. TPYS is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Senior HR Generalist will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,415.92 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

In order to be considered for this position, you must have graduated from one of the following post-secondary programs: Diploma or Bachelor of Child & Youth Care, or Bachelor of Social Work. Have you completed any of these programs?
This position requires going into client's homes to provide them with services. Are you comfortable with the nature of this work?

Experience:

work with adolescents, preferably in treatment environment: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

UMAB (preferred)
First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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