Youth Support Worker

WHO WE ARE
Central Toronto Youth Services is an award winning non-for-profit community-based accredited Children’s Mental Health organization that serves Toronto’s most vulnerable youth ages 13- 17, young adults ages 18
-24, and their families across Toronto. As part of the community since 1973, CTYS provides equitable evidence-informed mental health services to youth and young adults, their families and greater community including R.I.T.E.S., Day Programs, Pride and Prejudice Programs, Youth Justice and Family Outreach Programs, Community and School Outreach Programs, Early Intervention Programs, and Transitional Aged Youth Programs.

CTYS are primarily funded by the Government of Ontario via the Ministry of Health and Ontario Health.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a  Youth Support Worker  to join our Youth Justice Team
- Youth Justice Outreach
- Full Time (Permanent). The Youth Support Worker will be responsible for working with youth and where indicated, their families, who are marginalized and involved with the youth court system. The support you will be providing relates to both diversion and reintegration services, utilizing evidence-based programs, individual supportive counseling, client outreach, client advocacy and supportive case management, in facilitating access to community supports.

The Youth Support Worker will meet with the youth in the Toronto head office, community and/or home with the possibility of virtual work if indicated by need. Flexibility is required to work some evenings to accommodate the young person’s schedules.

As our new  Youth Support Worker - Youth Justice Outreach , you will:

Conduct brief service assessments, develop client service plans and discharge plans

Adhere to a short-term relationship based psycho educational program with client exercises and homework.

Work with youth who have dating relationship and domestic violence challenges both with dating partners as well as with parents and siblings.

Provide mental health supportive counselling, case management support and client advocacy

Active, on-going collaboration with community partners, court personnel and probation services

Ensure maintenance of client files in accordance with agency policies and procedures, accreditation standards and legislation

Support and sustain values of decolonization and racial justice as central to the work, and seek interventions that advance leadership of those most impacted by harmful systems

Ensure clinical services are delivered in a manner consistent with all applicable agency policies and procedures and accreditation standards.

Support the youth in addressing individual and systemic issues to build stability and security

Participate in agency committees, special events or community activities when determined appropriate in consultation with the Program Manager

Participate in yearly service planning and program development meeting, as requested

Ensure that all reporting and documentation meets requirements and are completed in a timely manner

Participate in supervision, program meetings, all-staff meetings, clinical consultations, peer consultations, committee/partnership meetings and professional development, as required

WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or relevant degree and/ or equivalent professional education and experience

Minimum three (3) years’ experience working with young persons involved in Youth Justice

Skills, Attributes and Abilities

Knowledge of and experience working in the Youth Court and Youth Justice system

Demonstrated knowledge of relevant social services resources, child and youth serving systems, youth criminal justice system, the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) and the Child and Family Services Act (CFSA)

Significant understanding of the impact of Anti-Black Racism (A ) and expertise in supporting Black youth to build resilience

Knowledge of child and adolescent development, crisis intervention techniques, Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (CBT), Trauma informed and strength-based approaches

Skills in assessment, counselling and case coordination with youth experiencing mental health challenges

Commitment and experience working from an…