Intensive Services and Transition Worker - Cookstown, Canada - New Path Youth and Family Services

New Path Youth and Family Services

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Cookstown, Canada

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Job Posting

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TITLE:
Intensive Services and Transition Worker (IST)

RESPONSIBLE TO:
Supervisor

LOCATION:
Cookstown

JOB NUMBER:
IST-0324-FT

POSTED ON:
March 11th, 2024

POSITION TYPE:
Permanent, Full Time

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week

UNIONIZED POSITION:
OPSEU Local #332

COMPENSATION:
$34.06 to $36.14 per hour

EFFECTIVE DATE:
As soon as possible

INTRODUCTION:

New Path Youth and Family Services is an accredited children's mental health agency providing a range of compassionate, innovative and accessible services for children, youth and their families throughout Simcoe County.

New Path respectfully acknowledges we are situated on the traditional land of the Anishnaabeg people which include the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Pottawatomi Nations collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
We want all staff to feel safe, valued and a sense of belonging.

We are proud to offer:

Employer Paid Group Benefits and an Employer Match Pension Program
3 weeks of paid vacation per year to start (maximum vacation entitlement is 7 weeks)
Additional paid time for sick, birthday, float, 1⁄2 days on Christmas and New Year's Eve
Work from home opportunities for up to 14 hours per week
Employee and Family Assistance Program

- provides short term counselling, wellness resources, perks and free virtual fitness programs

Continuous professional development and career opportunities
Over 10+ committees where staff, youth and families can join and partner to codevelop projects, processes and services that impact or interest them which directly contributes to our culture of inclusion and engagement.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Intensive Services and Transition Worker provides evidence based/informed programs to youth and their families in their home, school and community to assist with transition planning and support gains made through Live In Treatment Service (LITS) or community services/programs.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Meet with children, youth and/or families at home, school, in-office and/or in the community to further support treatment gains and transition plans utilizing evidence based/informed programs.
Participate in case planning meetings to provide input into the treatment goals and objectives, plans for service, and programs achieving the goals of clients.
Develop collaborative client transition plans and implement these plans across all life domains, including out-of-region supports.
Deliver evidence based/informed intervention services through individual, family or group meetings.
Work in partnership with hospital day program to provide transition support to youth and their families.
Work as a part of a multidisciplinary treatment team in delivering client services and act as case manager for assigned clients when required.
Perform Crisis Intervention, Medication Administration and First Aid/CPR.
Complete centralized intake screenings and presentations.
Provide support to LITS program as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Child and Youth Worker Diploma.
Minimum 2 years' experience working with children, youth and their families in a children's mental health or related service.
Experience working with evidence based/informed programs.
Knowledge of youth and family engagement strategies and behavioural interventions for working with children, youth and families.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Youth and family focused; aligns own behavior with the needs, priorities and goals of the organization.
Takes personal responsibility for enhancing individual and team performance.
Collaboratively approaches problems from a solutions based perspective by reviewing the viable alternatives and determining the best course of action.
Recognizes, initiates and adapts to changing conditions and situations in the workplace.
Embraces a diverse and multi-disciplinary culture.
Inspires and challenges others to achieve personal and organizational goals.
Competency and effective use of database and Microsoft Office systems.
Confident, articulate and professional when communicating verbally and in writing.
Strong case management, assessment and case coordination skills.
French language is an asset.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The promotion of self-care and staff well-being is part of our everyday culture. We value people's time both at work and home.

We know that when staff feel safe, find their work meaningful and are appreciated by the agency then we achieve optimal outcomes for our clients and families.

Required to work day, evening and weekend shifts.
Must be able to effectively deliver crisis intervention using a Ministry approved training program including physical techniques. Training will be provided.
Willingness to travel using agency vehicle. Must have valid driver's license with minimum G