JS-U26-31- Youth Justice Worker-Attendance

ABOUT US

Springboard's mandate is to build stronger communities by helping youth and adults develop the skills they need to reach their full potential. As a charitable organization, we deliver innovative, professional and diverse programming by establishing partnerships between our clients and their community. Springboard’s program areas include community justice, employment, developmental services, youth justice, Weed out The Risk and The Community Learning HUB.

People are at the center of everything we do. We foster opportunities for skills development, personal growth and social interaction. We also actively promote work/life balance and mental health supports. We foster communication across the agency, from our Town Halls to our quarterly Springboard orientations. We are a learning organization and our people have the opportunity to provide feedback into all areas of the organization.

We have an active Employee Engagement Committee that focuses on connecting staff through communication, a rewards and recognition program, career development initiatives and of course, social and team building opportunities. Springboard offers a comprehensive benefits package for full time, permanent staff and, for all permanent positions, a savings plan that helps support our people in all aspects of their lives.

Job Class:
Union

Department:
Youth Community Justice Services, Justice Services

Location:

Onsite in Toronto

Subject to change based on operational needs

Mon-Thursday 11:00am-7:00pm, Fridays 8:30am-4:30pm

Flexibility to work beyond regular shift due to programming needs may be required.

Coverage at other sites and travel may be required.

Schedule may change depending on operational requirements.

Status:
Full-Time, Permanent

Pay Rate: $49,872.48 per annum

Vacancy Number: JS-U26-31

Number of vacancies: 1

Available:
Immediately

Our youth community justice programs deliver programming to young people aged 12-24 in Ontario. Our programs provide alternative to formal court processes and/or custody, and work to engage young people in further developing their skills and seek to repair harm caused where possible.

Reporting to the Supervisor of our youth community justice programs, our Attendance Program team of Youth Justice Workers are based at our Attendance Centre. The team work closely together to provide individual support and group programming to justice‑involved youth, including skill‑development workshops in areas including anger management, Stop Now and Plan, Girls Group, substance use. This position is responsible for intakes, ongoing communication with the young person and referral source, case management, and ensuring that programming meets the needs of the young person.

Additionally, this team provide regular support to our two TDSB partnership programs based at our Attendance location through providing individual and group programming on a weekly basis.

• Delivering in‑person and group programming on a regular basis and providing input and feedback into curriculum as needed
• Using crisis prevention, intervention, and other de‑escalation strategies with young people when they are in heightened states and/or have experienced trauma
• Implement daily activities of the program, including ensuring that regular programming and supports are in place for the youth
• Participation in ongoing evaluation and feedback meetings with youth and team to ensure youth and staff voice is represented in all facets of the program
• Support in the development, collection, and review of evaluation data to support in ongoing program fidelity and growth
• Support placement students, as assigned

• Develop and strengthen community partnerships and referral sources for youth, community organizations, mental health supports, youth shelters, etc.
• Work closely with referral sources and partners including court personnel (such as Crown Attorneys, defense counsel, Probation, etc.), Toronto District School Board (TDSB), Toronto Police Service (TPS), community organizations, etc.
• Foster relationships and represent the program and organization at network tables, community groups,…