Youth Case Worker

St. Leonard's•London, ON

4d•CA$23 - CA$25•Hybrid

About The Position

SLCS is currently seeking a full-time Youth Case Worker for the Attendance Centre Program (ACP). The Attendance Centre 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. This position follows a 4-week rotating schedule, alternating between Monday 9am - 5pm and Tuesday - Friday 12pm to 8pm, and Tuesday to Friday 12pm - 8pm and Saturday 9am to 5pm. This schedule changes during summer and march break/winter break to 9am - 5pm.

Requirements

Post secondary education from an accredited institution
1-3 years’ experience working with youth involved in the justice system
Intermediate / Standard First Aid + CPR – Level C
Knowledge of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA)
Valid G class Driver’s License
Clear Police Check with vulnerable sector screening

Nice To Haves

Safe Food Handling Certificate
Proficiency in both official languages of Canada or another secondary language

Responsibilities

Conducting interactive programming and facilitating to youths in a group setting.
Facilitating programs on topics such as emotional regulation, goal setting, healthy relationships, anger management, personal/emotional wellness, life skills, social skills, moral reasoning, employment and recreation/leisure.
Working directly with youths, cooking meals, providing effective supports and community service referrals.
Working collaboratively within the team, with other service providers and community partners.
Liaising within a multidisciplinary team to provide a wraparound approach to address criminogenic risk factors and assist clients in overcoming barriers.
Providing consultative support to youth and their families or caregivers.
Working with youth from diverse populations.
Demonstrating initiative while remaining adaptable.
Using strong problem-solving skills to navigate complex situations.
Working independently as well as within a team.
Performing case management duties.
Utilizing strong advocacy skills.
Using effective written and verbal communication techniques to engage with and support clients.
Completing administrative tasks with coinciding deadlines, including daily case note writing, statistics tracking and case management plan report writing.
Supporting a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements.
Traveling within the community on a regular basis.