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Job Location:                                    Burlington, Norjohn Court location (Halton)

Program:                                            Intensive Child and Family Services

Job Title:                                             Outreach Worker

Position:                                              Permanent full time

Salary:                                                 $54,320

Start Date of Employment:                ASAP

Reports to:                                          Program Manager

Application Deadline:                         October 11, 2024

What Do We Do:

Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services offers a broad spectrum of services for children, youth and their families facing mental health challenges.  We work in direct partnership with children, youth and their families as well as with schools and social service agencies to ensure families are receiving the support they need, when and where they need it.
 
“We are committed to providing individualized, client-centred services and supports based on our values of accountability, respecting others, working together, leading, innovation and learning and our commitment to staff”.
 
Woodview goes above and beyond to engage individuals and families by providing high quality mental health and autism services and supports that inspires hope and strengthens lives.

Employees receive:

• A meaningful job that inspires hope and strengthens lives

• A positive culture and supportive environment that offers flexibility

• A comprehensive benefits package including extended healthcare and dental coverage as well as a RRSP contribution program

• A generous vacation entitlement (entry-level full-time employees can expect to receive 3 weeks paid vacation to start)

• A commitment to wellness in the workplace as well as ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Position Summary:

Job Responsibilities (may include but are not limited to):

• Providing Intensive home, school and community based assessment and treatment intervention for children & youth in the Halton region (ages 6-12 years) identified with mental health needs, and their families.

• Service Coordination and collaboration in developing individualized goal-focused treatment plans.

• Provide consultation, support and training to families, schools and other agencies

• Must be able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the families.

• Participation in family sessions and/or groups.

• Implement client focused activities, responsive to the needs of clients

• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job (written/verbal/implied)

• Participating/Facilitating as appropriate case conferences, staff meetings, team meetings, etc

• Being accessible and accountable to the team members and to participate in regular supervision processes

• Maintaining all records and reports as required by Centre’s policies and procedures

• Help support day treatment programs, as needed

 Qualifications:

• Must have Child & Youth Worker (CYW/CYC) diploma, or degree/diploma in related field

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in children’s mental health.

• Experience working with families

• A demonstrated ability to work from a strength-based, collaborative perspective with clients and families with complex needs, including anxiety, depression and self- harm

• Implement client focused activities, responsive to the needs of clients

• Sound knowledge and/or experience in the mental health field and an ability to manage the emotional and behavioural needs of clients

• Demonstrated confidence, self- direction and sound judgement.

• Strong ability to communicate concise, accurate information in verbal and written reporting

• Participation in family sessions, group work, including evening and weekend hours

• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of job (written/verbal/implied)

• NVCI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention ) and ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) certification an asset

• Current Police Check, including vulnerable screening

• Knowledge of DBT (dialectical behaviour therapy), CBT (cognitive-behavioural therapy) and other treatment modalities are an asset

• Valid First Aid and CPR (an asset)

• Strong organizational, problem solving and decision making skills

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team

• Ability to work flexible hours

• Computer skills and knowledge of how to navigate different social media platforms

• French as second language is an asset

• Valid driver’s license and daily use of a reliable vehicle with the ability to transport clients