Community Connector

Community Connector

Enviros currently has an exciting opportunity for a Community Connector who will use a Wraparound approach to work collaboratively with Children Services to provide support for children and youth in our 3 live-in programs.

The Community Connector will be responsible for working from a client centred, strength-based approach in a collaborative team environment with staff from the live-in programs, Children Services and Natural Support members. The Community Connector will provide a structured, creative and individualized team planning process which supports children and youth to achieve individualized goals that promote crisis stabilization, lifelong connections and successful transition/outcomes.

• Engaging and interviewing youth on strength, needs and culture to be compiled in youth presentations
• Identifying, engaging, strengthening and expanding community and natural support networks
• With a team approach, developing integrated plans that address priority needs of the individual with external stakeholders
• Work with the live-in teams to support action steps and coordinated efforts
• Facilitating a process for input regarding comprehensive crisis stabilization and prevention safety plans
• Facilitating and coordinating team members from various systems
• Developing comprehensive transition plans

• Awareness of appropriate community resources and services
• Strong writing, organizational, program planning, facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Prior facilitation skills an asset
• The Community Connector must have a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within an integrated, multi-disciplinary team

• Diploma/Degree in Human Services
• 5 years experience in the field of Human Services
• Knowledge and experience working with families
• Knowledge of addictions and mental health
• Current standard First Aid Certification

• Police check and Child Intervention Record Check (current within six months)
• Valid Driver’s license and adequate insurance coverage

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license (Class 5 GDL will not be accepted)
• Own transportation
• The successful applicant will be required to work flexible hours to accommodate client meetings.

• Competitive Salary
• Benefits Program
• Comprehensive Training Program
• Work Wellness Program