Youth Worker, School Program

Job title: Youth Worker, School Program

Job description: Youth Worker, Francophone, Emergency Casual Part Time

Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Reports to: Coordinator, Francophone School Based Services
Employment Status: Emergency Casual Part Time
Bargaining Unit Status: Youth Worker
Hourly Wage: $25.90-$32.51
Language requirements: Fluency in English and French are essential
Reference Number: 21-121
Closing Date: December 31st, 2021

About us:

Founded in 1960, the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa (YSB) is one of the largest and most comprehensive non-profit agencies in Ottawa and a registered charity. It provides mental health services, employment programs, emergency shelter, community, health and housing services, and justice programs to youth in the Ottawa area, serving between 2,500 and 3,000 at-risk individuals aged 12+ and their families every month. YSB employs 350 caring professionals in a unionized environment in over 26 locations across Ottawa.

Under the general direction of the Director of Mental Health services and the immediate supervision of the Coordinator of Day Treatment Services, the Youth Worker works within Le Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario section 20 classrooms. The youth worker will provide support to the teachers in management of student behaviours and provision of clinical services to the youth and families. This work is to be conducted within the policies and procedures established by the Youth Services Bureau

What you will do:

• Supporting teaching staff in the management of client behaviours within the classroom
• Implementing individualized intervention plan for the student and where appropriate the family
• Support clients to identify short and long term goals & strategies for goal achievement.
• Deliver individual, family and crisis services to clients of the program
• Utilize recognized interventions to support client in the achievement of established goals
• Assess client need for and recommend when appropriate additional resources or multi-disciplinary support for client
• Advocate with and on behalf of client as required
• Attend and participate in supervision
• Participate in training to ensure ongoing development of skills and abilities
• Ensure both electronic and physical client files are maintained current within established guidelines/policies & procedures.
• Contribute to program and services development and evaluation.
• Ensure timely submission of all administrative work in accordance with Bureau practices
• Collaborate and network with community agencies as appropriate and as requested
• Ensure familiarity with all pertinent legislation
• Ensure compliance with Bureau and unit policies and procedures
• Follow safe work practices as established by the Bureau and the program.

This opportunity may be right for you if you have:

• Fluency in French is essential.
• College diploma or university degree in Social Sciences/social work/educational counselling
• Two years clinical experience.
• Demonstrated mediation skills.
• Proven organizational, time management and administrative skills.
• Must be able to physically restrain clients when necessary
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated decision making and problem solving skills.

What we offer:

• An opportunity to join a vibrant team and be part of truly meaningful and rewarding work;
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits for qualifying employees
• Optional pension plan from Day 1 for qualifying employees;
• An evolving environment where we tackle new challenges and continue learning every day.

Join us!

If you think this vacancy is a good fit, we would love to hear from you. Please to submit your resume and one-page cover letter. Don’t just tell us what we want to hear, tell us your story and why you would make a great addition to our team.

We know applying to a job takes time and thank all candidates for their interest. While we are not able to get back to every candidate, we will ensure shortlisted applicants are aware of their status and will do our best to provide feedback if that can be helpful.

At YSB, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from the LGBTQ community and/or people with intersectional identities. Accommodation will be made available for applicants with a disability throughout the hiring process, kindly make your needs known in advance. This position is client facing and requires the use of PPE for extended periods of time in addition to complying with other Covid 19 safety protocols. YSB has adopted a mandatory Covid 19 vaccination policy for all employees.

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