Residential Support Coordinator - Waterloo, Canada - Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health

Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health

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Waterloo, Canada

6 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Internal Job Posting

Residential Support Coordinator (DCW2)
Are you passionate about contributing to the community? Are you interested in working for an organization that is committed to learning and growing, puts people at the centre of our work, believes in a culture of belonging and build on the strength of our community?

Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health supports individuals, families and communities as they work to strengthen their wellbeing and mental health.

Our vision is to have a connected community where all people thrive.

WHAT'S THE OPPORTUNITIY?

We have an exciting opportunity for a contract Residential Support Coordinator (DCW2) to join our Family Supports team In this role you will be providing emotional and practical support to the pregnant/parenting youth and children in our program.

This is a vacant contract position under OPSEU Local 258.

WHY WORK FOR US?

We are a new organization (a new entity formed from the unification of KW Counselling Services, Monica Place and Carizon) that serves individuals, families and communities within the Waterloo Region.

We are excited about our work, the impact we have in the community and our people (our people are our superpower).

We are committed to doing what is best for our community and to developing our people.

Join us to:

Do work that matters.
Be part of a caring, passionate, and collaborative workplace that lives its values.
Learn a ton and support us in creating a more seamless experience for individuals, families and our community.
Be a part of our diversity, equity, and inclusion journey.
Put the people we serve at the centre of everything we do.
Have a positive impact in our community.
Work with an organization that supports your growth and provides opportunities for you to use your transferrable skills among other teams and programs.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

Provide direct support to pregnant youth and new young parents to develop knowledge and skills that support healthy pregnancies and transitions to parenthood.
Provide social and emotional support to pregnant youth and young parents living with mental health issues and trauma.
Assess the individual strengths of each youth/young parent and use them as a foundation on which to build individual success.
Develop strong, supportive relationships with youth/young parents and their children that foster a sense of relational safety.
Deliver group programs
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Facilitate the development of plans of care, crisis plans and safety plans
Actively teach, support, coach, and mentor youth in developing life skills e.g., cooking, budgeting

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Degree or diploma of an accredited University or College with a major in Social Work, Child and Youth Work, Counselling or other social science or health related discipline
Minimum 1 year experience working with youth in a livein environment
Demonstrated knowledge of perinatal mental wellness, infant and early childhood development and parentchild attachment
Current certification in Standard CPR/First Aid
Understanding of the impact of mental health issues and complex trauma on children and youth and their families
Ability to engage youth in all aspects of their service
Experience in group facilitation
Experience in creating safe and therapeutic environments to support the youth/young parents in attaining their goals

ARE THERE BONUS POINTS?

Knowledge of youth/youth parent resources, community supports, and services in the region
Current certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Above average written and verbal communication skills, ability to clearly present information and ensure information is documented accurately

ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW?

This is a contract role with an anticipated end date of January 3, 202
This role works 41.25 hours per week, 3:00pm to 11:15pm Mondays to Fridays.
Satisfactory Police Check with Vulnerable Sector check is required.
Must be able to provide either proof of vaccination or documentation providing a satisfactory reason under the Ontario Human Rights Code for not being vaccinated.
Successful completion of a Two-Step TB Test is required.
Wage: $27.21 per hour. This includes a $3.00 per hour wage subsidy.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

As we continue to be responsive to the changing needs of our communities, we acknowledge the historical and present-day violence and systemic barriers that continue to harm members of our Region and that we must ask ourselves not if we are complicit, but how.

Camino is committed to developing anti-oppressive practices and equitable outcomes for the families we serve while ensuring that our programs reflect and meet their needs.

We recognize that we must work in collaboration with others to dismantle systems of oppression, discrimination, and violence that people face as a result of their diversity, beliefs and i