Bilingual Youth in Transition Worker
About The Position
We are a Child Welfare and Child & Youth Mental Health agency committed to service excellence, teamwork and participation in decision-making. We respect and value diversity and operate from an anti-oppression framework. Located in the prime recreational area of Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka, we provide the opportunity to combine a career with a lifestyle of your choice. Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions (SMFC) strives to be a reflection of the diverse communities it serves. As a result, we encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented communities such as people living with a disability, racialized people, Indigenous peoples, people of different faiths and people from diverse gender, gender expression and 2SLGBTQ2SIA+ identities. If you are of the aforementioned identities, and feel comfortable making it known, please feel free to do so with the knowledge it will be kept confidential and used in a safe manner to inform our recruitment process towards being an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code throughout the recruitment process.
Requirements
- Post-Secondary education in the Human Service field – i.e. Child & Youth Worker, Social Services or Addictions/Mental Health Diploma
- Sound knowledge of the impact of social issues, e.g. poverty, in child welfare and understanding of relevant current knowledge, theories and best practices
- A thorough knowledge of child welfare case management, and the Child Youth Family Service Act (CYFSA)
- Ability to be reflective of, and responsive to, the needs of eligible children and youth and to apply critical thinking
- Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Strong time management skills and ability to work effectively under pressure
- Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle is required
- Bilingualism (French/English) is required; proficiency will be tested
Responsibilities
- Support youth in their successful transition out of the child welfare system into adulthood
- Help youth to develop and pursue goals
- Support them to identify, access and navigate adult service systems and to connect to existing supports and resources
- Other duties as assigned by the Service Manager
Benefits
- Health
- Dental
- Health Care
- Personal Spending Accounts
- Paid vacation time
- Mileage reimbursement ($0.67 per km)
- 5 paid days of Wellness/Cultural time off per calendar year
- Short term disability plan
- Access to company EFAP (Employee & Family Assistance Plan)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
