Intensive Child & Youth Case Coordinator

Location: Brantford, ON

Hours: Full Time - Monday to Friday 9:30am-5pm

Start Date: As soon as possible (Vacant Position)

Apply by: October 22 nd , 2026| Reference:FT Intensive Case Coordinator - GH

At SOAR, we believe in lifting communities through compassionate, inclusive, and innovative care. Serving the communities of Brantford, Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk since 1968, we are accredited in Children and Youth Mental Health, Community Mental Health and Addictions Services and Youth Justice Services through the Canadian Centre for Accreditation. Our departments include Employment, Justice, Mental Health and Addictions, and Housing. Join a team that’s committed to making a difference – every day.

We are recruiting for a Full Time Intensive Child & Youth Case Coordinator – George House. This role is a vital part of our Housing Program, supporting youth aged 14-16, providing essential support for high-needs youth in care. Embracing a harm reduction philosophy, the program fosters collaboration with internal and external partners to ensure coordinated, integrated, and high-quality services.

• Intervene and manage client behaviours by using Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) techniques.
• Utilize the Agency’s Client Service Model, facilitate development of strength-based service plans with clients and provide support in working on the plan with clients.
• Support the Plan of Care developed in consultation with the clinical lead.
• Advocate for clients when necessary and assist clients in assertiveness and in developing advocacy skills for themselves.
• Provide individual and/or group life skills support to clients using the cognitive behavioural approach to teach skills such as problem-solving, anger management, self-control and coping strategies.
• Communicate with parents, guardians, and referral sources by sharing information, addressing concerns, and resolving problems.

• College Diploma in Social Services preferred
• Current registration in good standing with a governing body such as the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSW/SSW), the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) etc.
• Minimum 2 years’ combined student placement and/or paid experience in a mental health and/or substance use clinical or group setting
• Demonstrated ability to apply relevant theoretical models when providing assessments to identify strengths, needs and level of risk
• Current and demonstrated knowledge of integrated services to meet unique needs of individuals with complex needs, and youth at risk
• Must hold a valid G level driver’s license

• Salary: Starting at $58,637.00 annually.
• Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and travel insurance, with options fully paid for Full Time staff.
• Time off: 3 weeks’ vacation, 60 hours of personal leave, and 15 hours of wellness time (pro-rated first year).
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) for staff and their families.
• RSP/TFSA matching for eligible staff.
• A supportive, values-driven workplace that prioritizes your well-being.

SOAR Community Services is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wyandot, the Haudenosaunee, and some of the Ojibwa Nation. The territory is mutually covered by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant.

We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this community, on this territory. We also acknowledge that the settler population has been able to benefit from this beautiful…