1089 Casual Access Coach - Newmarket, Canada - YORK REGION CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY

YORK REGION CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY

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Newmarket, Canada

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Description

June 4, 2024

Job Posting # 1089

**Access Coach
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Child, Youth and Family Wellbeing
**Casual

4 Vacancies
(Daytime, Evening and weekend Availability)

The York Region Children's Aid Society (YRCAS) is a non-profit community organization legally mandated to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect.

As a leader within the child welfare sector, we partner with parents, caregivers, and community to provide a safe environment for children and youth, through equitable, culturally aligned services.

Comprised of interdisciplinary teams of diverse professionals who push boundaries in support of family centered care, we engage with children and families for a stronger, healthier community within the York Region.

YRCAS is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that encourages every team member to lead within their role, generate innovative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal to create a healthy workplace and community where children youth and families thrive.

To support us on our journey, YRCAS is looking for a Access Coach to support our Child, Youth and Family Wellbeing

Why Work for Us?

Casual dress code
Enhanced Wellness Initiatives Virtual Fitness Classes

SUMMARY OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

DIRECT SERVICE TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN:

Supervise and monitor visits of children and families at CAS offices, in the client homes and/or in the community, i.e. shopping malls, recreation centers
Assist children and parents in meeting at start of visits and separating at end of visits
Meet with parents prior to the visit and after the visit to plan family visit activities, debrief, and provide feedback
Provide role modeling and support to both parents and children to facilitate successful interactions in visits which may include hands on teaching of childcare, infant care, developmental milestones
Identify and intervene to address/respond to any safety concerns occurring in family visits
Assist parents in selecting ageappropriate toys or activities
Liaise with and maintain effective professional working relationships with parents
Facilitate clinically managed access and provide assessment of the progress
Provide direct care to children whose visits are delayed, cancelled, or terminated before the return drive
Transport children to and from family visits as required

MAINTAIN FAMILY VISIT CENTRE:

Ensure family visit space is clean prior to and after each family visit
Tidy/clean family visit space as required (i.e. wipe down toys, surface areas, toys put away in activity cupboard)
Ensure family visit center has appropriate toys/activities

COMMUNICATION:

Attend court to testify and/or swear out affidavits with respect to involvement with family
Report verbally to Program Supervisor and Service Team any issues which arise
Support and work in conjunction with Service Team's overall case plan and the access plan
Participate in case conferences and planning meetings
Liaise with and maintain effective professional working relationships with community collaterals and resource parents

DOCUMENTATION:

Complete written contemporaneous notes of all dialogue and interactions occurring during family visits and upload them into the appropriate database within 24 hours of the visit end time

ADMINISTRATIVE:

Provide backup coverage for team members
Participate in supervision as required
Participate in team and staff meetings
Complete time sheets/mileage
Complete any other administrative requirements
Attend and incorporate training into service delivery
Incorporate and utilize policies and procedures in daily activities

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Child and Youth Worker Diploma, Social Service Worker Diploma or Early Childhood Education diploma or education equivalency with a minimum of two (2) years relevant experience providing service to children, youth and families
A class "G" driver's license and daily access to an insured vehicle required
Bilingualism preferred

Knowledge and Skills

Excellent working knowledge of the Child Youth and Family Services Act, Ministry

Standards and guidelines, and Society policies and procedures.

Excellent verbal communication skills in order to interact with clients, other Society staff and community professionals
Good organizational and coordination skills to respond to fluctuating workloads, respond immediately to crisis, and prioritize effectively
Good written communication skills in order to document information in a clear, concise and accurate manner
Knowledge of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practices and principles, including sensitivity to Indigenous, Black, racialized, gender, and disabilityrelated issues and their intersection(s) with other identities including socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, etc.
Thorough understanding of and ability to practice a streng