Specialist, Management Support & Planning

TEMPORARY UNTIL MAY 2027

Under the direction of the Youth Wellness Hub Operations Manager working within the context of a multidisciplinary team the Gender Based Violence Specialist (GBV Specialist) will provide therapeutic interventions to meet mental health/addiction needs through the delivery of short-term counselling and crisis response to youth ages 12-25 based on evidenced-based practices. Using a client-centered approach the GBV Specialist will conduct mental health assessments gender-based violence screenings and provide therapeutic supports and/or interventions to youth. They will provide timely responsive evidence-based treatment and clinical supports in one-on-one and group settings. These supports include but are not limited to: solution-focused narrative therapy cognitive-behavioral therapy dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing to youth who are dealing with addictions and mental health needs. This can include various supports and services from referrals with the Hub to external providers and involve direct support and treatment from harm reduction to withdrawal support and relapse prevention services. The GBV Specialist will promote and educate the community about the Youth Wellness Hub gender based violence and dating violence. This will occur within the Youth Wellness Hub and within community partner locations. They will provide prevention through the Healthy Relationships Plus Program (HRPP) and early intervention supports to youth regarding gender-based violence. The GBV Specialist will support andassist in creatingasafeand accepting environment for youth(12-25 years old)with a special emphasis on the2SLGBTQIndigenous youthand othermarginalized community youth.

Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario is opening a multi-service hub for youth aged 12-25 in Windsor-Essex. These sites provide rapid access to services that address the needs of youth related to mental health substance use primary care employment/training housing and other community and social services.

Screen and assess youth need for supports and services perform risk assessments explore immediate therapeutic supports and/or interventions as needed.
Support the development of the gender-based violence program in partnership with Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario.
Provide timely responsive evidence-based treatment and clinical supports to youth and family members who are experiencing withdrawal.
Work directly with youth experiencing suicidal ideation.
With the agreement of the client assist families or other support persons to develop strategies that will help them support the person and cope with their mental health issues and/or addictions.
Work with other YWH staff to help identify when youth may require supports either in terms of gender-based violence mental health or substance use.
Help provide education and capacity to all YWH staff re: harm reduction and mental health.
Participate in Program planning implementation and evaluations.
Collaborate with YWH community partners and maintain professional boundaries with others in circle of care.
Create a welcoming culturally safe and secure environment that includes meeting youth where they are at in terms of treatment and interventions.
Document and maintain electronic youth client records (intake and assessment forms progress notes correspondences client files etc.).
Participate in meetings professional development opportunities training events committees etc. Facilitate and develop therapeutic groups for virtual and in-person services for youth and families.

Requires the knowledge and skills acquired through the completion of a Master of Social Work degree (M.W) from an accredited University with current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Addictions Trauma and Dialectic Behavioural Therapy or other treatment modalities such as certification in grief is considered an asset for this position.
Two (2) years of recent clinical work experience providing therapy primarily using treatment modalities such as: Specific experience working with youth ages (12-25) and those is required.
Experience and comfortability working with youth exhibiting suicidal ideation
Experience working with people of colour First Nations Métis and Inuit and 2SLGBTQ peoples is an asset
Experience with development and facilitation of individual and group treatment programs program development implementation monitoring and evaluation
Up to date knowledge of relevant mental health policy and legislation including the Mental Health Act
Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous peoples culture and healing practices
Ability to establish trusting relationships with youth while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries
Advocacy may include but is not limited to: writing letters of support phone calls case conferences and attending meetings
Knowledge of community resources for youth and families is an asset
Computer literacy skills and working knowledge or various Microsoft Windows application is required.
Bilingualism in both official languages at the advanced level is considered an asset.
The agencys regular hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Flexible hours are required to meet client and service needs.

Grade 9 $37.84 $44.81 per hour
Applicable shift premiums are paid in accordance with the Collective Agreement Article 17.11.

Please submit your cover letter and resume clearly stating how your skills and experience meet the position requirements prior to the posting closing date.

Posting Date: October 24 2025
Posting Deadline: This position is posted per Article 15 of the Collective Agreement. We are dedicated to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.