Snap Family Worker - Toronto, Canada - Child Development Institute

Child Development Institute

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Who we are

Children are at the front and centre of what we do; they are the foundation of our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy.

Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs.

At the Child Development Institute (CDI), we are passionate about helping our communities' most vulnerable members and their caregivers.

It motivates each of us to face what can be difficult situations while continuously finding the purest joy in play, in silence, in advice, and in the unbelievable strength and resilience of our young clients.

Joining us now is a rewarding opportunity to be part of an organization that is built on a legacy of more than 100 years of helping children and families.

Recognized as a leader and model for measurement-based impact, we are client-centred, family-centred, and data-informed.

We are a place where professionals grounded in mental health, care, and well-being of infants, children and youth, come together in collaboration, learning and inclusion.

As a multiservice organization delivering social, emotional, and behavioural counselling services, early childhood education, learning disabilities and mental health services, and family violence services, we address the whole person from when they begin their life.

Every child and family that reaches out to us is unique, and we value and embrace their individuality. We deliver the tailored support and tools they need to build life-long skills, positive mental health, and resilience. With their trust in us, we guide children and families along a supportive journey. It is an often difficult path and simultaneously the most rewarding experience for providers, children and families.

Who we need

Stop Now And Plan (SNAP) is an evidence-based model for children ages 6-11 that provides a framework for teaching children struggling with behaviour issues and their parents effective emotional regulation, self-control and problem-solving skills.

The primary goal of SNAP is to keep children in school and out of trouble by helping them make better choices "in the moment.

We are looking for a Family Worker to join our SNAP team; someone who wants to act as a first point of contact for families coming to us for support and services.

You will draw on our evidence-based programs, playing a pivotal role in providing clinical leadership and mental health treatment for clients and guiding the overall treatment plan in a multidisciplinary context.

Who you are

You are an MSW and eligible to register with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) or a Registered Psychotherapist ready to step into the role of a Service Coordinator for Families and Children.

You want to play a central role in understanding issues causing dysfunction and recommending a treatment program.

You have worked with the whole family system, including parents and caregivers, school administration and teachers, and the community, to understand how behaviours impact all aspects of a client's life.

You believe in meeting the needs of your clients in the best ways for them, tailoring and delivering programs that speak to them in ways they understand, and offering solutions that can be adopted and adapted.

You are flexible in when, where and how you conduct client assessments; days or evenings, in-office, in-home or in-school, you prioritize the comfort and needs of the children you work with.

You are as comfortable sitting on the floor to engage younger clients in play as listening to a youth reluctantly share their experiences.

What's in it for you

_ Profound purpose.__ _You want to play a critical role in developing a treatment plan, drawing on your insights, the input of an interdisciplinary team, and our proven methodologies. You want to be the steady hand and the calming presence, someone who is a champion for the well-being of clients and can bring forward their perspectives, introduce clarity, observe behaviour and identify interventions.

_ Growth as a Family Worker and as a compassionate human. _This is an exciting opportunity to build a solid foundation for a career in social work. You want to expand your knowledge, working under guidance and supervision to execute evidence-based practices and methodologies. This is an opportunity to rapidly increase your skills with training to provide counselling, a structure to follow, and guidance on ensuring families benefit from the solutions and programming you are offering. You want to increase your impact in a measurable way on families from diverse backgrounds by coordinating the overall treatment plan in a multidisciplinary context.

As our new SNAP Family Worker, you will:

_ Lead assessments._ You will lead and actively participate in the assessment and treatment planning process, monitor progress, analyze feedback and results, and adjus