FT Youth Case Worker - Attendance Centre Program

SLCS is currently seeking a full-time Youth Case Worker for the Attendance Centre Program. The Attendance Center Program provides services during daytime hours on Mondays and Saturdays, with afternoon/evening hours Tuesday through Friday.

The Attendance Centre engages youth in programming and integration into the community as well as providing support to high-risk referrals from youth court. As a member of this team, you will be conducting interactive programming and facilitating to youths in a group setting. Program facilitation varies each day and focuses on topics such as assisting with emotional regulation, goal setting, healthy relationships, anger management, personal/emotional wellness, life skills, social skills, moral reasoning, employment and recreation/leisure. The team works directly with our youths, cooking meals, providing effective supports and community service referrals while ensuring the success of the program.

In addition to the elements listed, you will work collaboratively within the team, with other service providers and community partners as we make a difference in the youth's lives. It is pivotal that the youth case worker liaise within a multidisciplinary team to provide a wraparound approach to address criminogenic risk factors and assist clients in overcoming barriers. In this role, you would also provide consultative support to youth and their families or caregivers. Knowledge of the Youth Criminal Justice System, court system and service navigation within the sector is extremely beneficial. Extensive knowledge of Trauma Informed Care, Restorative Practices, Intergenerational Trauma, Strengths Based, Behaviour Management and Risk Management are inherent to the position.

As a youth case worker in the ACP, you will be skilled at working with youth from diverse populations, demonstrating initiative while remaining adaptable, and using strong problem-solving skills to navigate complex situations. Success in this role requires excellent interpersonal skills, being adept at working independently as well as within a team, good time management and organizational skills as well as ability to work with youth in a case management role. Case management requires strong advocacy skills and ensuring we use effective written and verbal communication techniques to engage with and support our clients. Inclusive of case management, this would include various administrative tasks, with coinciding deadlines, including daily case note writing, statistics tracking and case management plan report writing. The report writing focuses on the youth's risks, needs, responsivity and SMART goal setting.

You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all the applicable and regulatory requirements. This position is located primarily at 405 Dundas St.; however, the incumbent will be expected to travel within the community on a regular basis.

Required Qualifications:

• Post secondary education from an accredited institution
• 1-3 years working with youth involved in the justice system
• Intermediate / Standard First Aid + CPR – Level C
• Knowledge of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA)
• Safe Food Handling Certificate (Preferred)
• Valid G class Driver's License
• Candidates who are proficient in both official languages of Canada or another secondary language will be considered an asset

What we offer:

• Employer paid benefits package
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• Paid Personal days
• Employer RRSP contributions
• Wage grid includes annual wage progression
• Investment in your professional growth through professional development funds
• A great team to work with

This position requires a clear Police Check with vulnerable sector screening, at the applicant's cost, as per SLCS policy. We adhere to the French Language Services Act (FLSA) and are committed to equity, diversity, and an inclusive, barrier-free workplace under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used. If accommodation is needed during recruitment, please inform the contact person. This position does not use AI in screening applicants and this is for an existing position.

SLCS values a diverse workforce to achieve our mission. We encourage applications from racialized communities, First Nations, Inuit, Métis, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities or chronic illnesses, diverse faith communities, and those with varied lived experiences. This posting is for an existing vacancy within the agency and no AI is used in screening applicants.