JS-U26-39- 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.

Schedules may change depending on operational requirements

Status:
Full-Time, Permanent

Pay Rate: $49,872.48 per annum

Our youth community justice programs deliver programming to young people aged 12-24. 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, the Justice Workers for our Attendance Program collaborate to provide individualized case management, support, and individual and group programming to justice-involved youth. This position is responsible for intake and case management, individualized service planning, ongoing communication with young people and referral sources, program facilitation, and connecting young people with appropriate community supports and resources Programming includes individual and group-based interventions focused on areas such as emotional regulation, decision-making, substance use, healthy relationships, and other identified needs.

The role also provides individual and group programming within our two Toronto District School Board (TDSB) partnership programs located onsite at our Attendance Centre.

• Complete intake, assessment, planning, and case management for youth referred
• Deliver individual and group programming and contribute to the ongoing review and development of program curriculum and resources
• Build respectful, strength-based relationships with young people that support engagement, accountability, and progress toward identified goals
• Use trauma-informed crisis prevention, intervention, and de-escalation strategies when youth are experiencing distress, escalation, or crisis
• Connect young people with relevant community services, resources, and supports, and support referrals and system navigation as required
• Maintain regular communication with young people, referral sources, and other members of the team regarding participation, progress, and identified needs
• Support the delivery of programming within our TDSB partnership programs
• Create meaningful opportunities for youth feedback and participation in program evaluation and continuous improvement
• Support the collection and review of program data to inform evaluation, reporting, program quality, and ongoing development
• Support placement students, as assigned

• Develop and strengthen collaborative…