1075 Contract 15 Months-family Intervention Worker - Newmarket, Canada - YORK REGION CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY

YORK REGION CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY

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Newmarket, Canada

3 weeks ago

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March 14, 202- Job Posting #1075

Family Intervention Worker (FIT)

15 Month Contract

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
Family Intervention Team Worker to support our Child & Family Well-Being.

Why Work for Us?

Hybrid working model (working virtual and in person)
Casual dress code
Employer paid Health & Dental Benefit
One day off every five (5) weeks during Winter months
Shortened Summer hours
OMERS Pension, with employer and employee sharing premiums equally
Mileage Reimbursement
Enhanced Wellness Initiatives Virtual Fitness Classes

SUMMARY OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Family Intervention Supervisor, the Family Intervention Team Worker will work on the Family Intervention Team within the Child and Family Wellbeing Department.

The Family Intervention Team Worker may be asked to perform any of the following Family Intervention Team responsibilities:

NATURE OF POSITION:

To collaborate with the Society's service team and family.
To liaise with service providers (internal and external) and work in conjunction with the overall case plan as set out by the service team.
To provide support inhome, inoffice, and in the community.
To assess the family's functioning, quality of interactions, and caregiverchild relationships.
To assess parenting skill/behaviour and how caregivers are able to understand and/or meet their child's needs.
To develop recommendations to ensure family and child wellbeing, as well as strengthen relationships and parenting skill/behaviour.
To engage in inhome visits and/or Therapeutic Access visits between caregivers and children.
To provide intervention, through discussion, modeling, and instruction, in order to address the recommendations, mitigate risk, and build safety for the family and child.
To provide assessment outcomes to the family and service team.
To complete written assessments on a regular basis.
To complete documentation of all communication in a fulsome and timely manner.
To complete court documents, as required.
To support the team towards program development goals, and participate in regular team meetings and case consults.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

A Child & Youth Worker Diploma from a recognized Community College, or other relevant educational qualification.
At least two years' related experience is required.
Bilingualism in French and/or other languages would be considered an asset.

Knowledge and Skills

A working knowledge of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, and other pertinent legislation, Ministry standards and guidelines, Society policies, directives and procedures and collective agreement.
Knowledge of individual level, family system level and macro level theories, methodologies and practices and ability to integrate theory and practice.
A strong knowledge of childhood development.
A good working knowledge of community services within York Region and environs to assist in service provisions.
Analytical skills to identify and resolve problems, assess needs and strengths, formulate recommendations, and determine actions specific to the needs of the child and family.
Individual, marital and family therapy skills to provide a broad range of therapeutic services to meet the needs of families and children.
Decision making skills to determine actions required, ensuring the protection of children.
Crisis intervention skills to determine the degree of risk to a child, defuse potentially hostile situations, and take appropriate action to reduce risk accordingly.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to document information in a clear, concise, and accurate manner.
Good organizational skills to prioritize tasks, be selfinitiating, and work independently.
Excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with community professionals and other Society staff.

PAY GRADE:
Union