Individual and Family Support Worker

STRIDES TORONTO•Toronto, ON

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an existing vacancy for three (3) full-time contract Individual and Family Support Workers for the Intensive In-Home Services program. The Intensive In-Home Individual and Family Support Worker provides a range of evidence-based therapeutic skills and interventions relating to emotional regulation, behaviour management, family stabilization, caregiver-child conflict resolution, and service coordination/case management in the context of flexible service delivery to reduce out of home placement while accommodating caregiver and client needs. The Individual and Family Support Worker, in partnership with the Intensive In-Home Child and Family Therapist, engages in assessment of needs and developing goals. They are responsible for teaching skills, emotional and behaviour coaching (caregiver/client) and supportive counseling to address mental health concerns and improve family functioning.

Requirements

3 year Community College Diploma in Child and Youth Practitioner program, Bachelor Degree in Child and Youth Care, or Bachelor Degree in Social Work or related field
2 years of child and youth mental health experience including provision of supportive counselling, caregiver coaching, behaviour management and consultation / liaising with other professionals
Registration in good standing with a relevant association (where applicable)
Experience working with youth/families with Child Welfare involvement
Sound knowledge of theoretical models and evidence based clinical interventions in working with infants, children, and families with specialized mental health needs.
Knowledge of attachment models, assessment tools and caregiver-child treatment interventions, dynamics of caregiver/child interactions, family dynamics including intimate partner violence and trauma.
Awareness of the role of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) in the workplace and within the community being served by the position.
An understanding of anti-black racism, anti-oppressive/anti-racism perspective in the context of the social determinants of health.
Ability to recognize and identify situations where incidents of imbalance of power and privilege may occur and can result in possible negative impacts.

Nice To Haves

Functional computer and client information system knowledge.
Fluency in another language(s), including sign language.

Responsibilities

Provide direct in-home skills building, supportive coaching to caregivers and clients presenting with mental health concerns through psychotherapeutic groups, individual and family sessions and caregiver teaching/coaching in accordance with agency standards to support improved caregiver/child relationships, emotional regulation, behaviour presentation and family stabilization.
Support clients in accessing appropriate services/resources internally and externally to support their treatment needs
Enter clinical information into agency’s client information system and maintain appropriate, up to date clinical reports and recordings in accordance with agency policy, procedures, and program guidelines/workflows, and consistent with recording guidelines from accreditation bodies.
incorporate and integrate ongoing learning, and evidence-based/informed practices (ex. DBT and EFFT) to enhance quality clinical work
conduct self in a safe manner and adheres to the established health and safety measures and practices in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations and adheres to agency policies and procedures.