Youth Caseworker - York, Canada - John Howard Society of York Region

John Howard Society of York Region

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York, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

JOB TITLE:
Youth Caseworker - Full-Time Contract

PROGRAM:
Home Again

Youth Services

REPORTS TO:
Program Coordinator

Youth Services

ANNUAL SALARY:
$46,686.00

LOCATION:
All JHSYR offices (virtually and in-person)

John Howard Society of York Region (JHSYR) is a non-profit, charitable organization serving residents of York Region. The organization works with individuals involved in any stage of criminal justice involvement and their families.

Home Again provides wrap-around case management supports to youth ages 15-29 who are homeless or precariously housed with an enhanced focus on youth with justice and welfare involvement.

The program addresses the need for acquiring stable housing, employment support, establishing support systems, social and emotional learning, family reunification, financial literacy, access to basic needs (i.e. food and rental assistance), and life skills. Youth are supported with self-directed goal planning, housing supports, access to basic needs, and referrals to community supports.

The function of this position is to provide case management support to youth who are homeless and precariously housed in York Region.

The caseworker will conduct intake assessments; needs assessments; goal planning and learning activities; as well as provide housing support and referrals to community resources.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Conduct intake assessments and needs/risk assessments with youth
Conduct 1:1 sessions with youth to support with social and emotional learning, life skills, financial literacy, and coping skills
Maintain ongoing case management appointments and followup calls with youth
Support individuals with immediate temporary housing and help them secure safe, stable, permanent, and appropriate housing
Complete goal planning exercises and various learning activities with youth based upon their individual needs
Work with family members requiring support for their loved one's in order to focus on the wellbeing of the entire family unit
Maintain partnerships with community agencies and engage in collaboration and partnership development, as directed by the Program Coordinator
Complete statistical data collection, client intake statistics, and financial ledgers
Administer program evaluation surveys
Maintain membership on committees and working groups, as directed by the Program Coordinator
Adhere to directives and program standards of John Howard Society of York Region
Engage in continuous learning as directed by the Program Coordinator
Attend staff and team meetings
Accommodate day and evening hours

QUALIFICATIONS:

Post-Secondary education in related field (i.e. Social Work, Criminology, Addictions and Mental Health, Child and Youth Care, etc.), or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience
Experience working with criminal justice and child welfare involved youth and families, with an understanding of the barriers and precipitating factors leading to criminal justice and child welfare involvement
Experience in prevention and diversion initiatives that reduce and/or stop the inflow of persons becoming homeless
Lived experience of involvement with the criminal justice involvement, welfare involvement, substance use, the mental health system and/or homelessness is an asset
Professional demeanour with strong rapport and relationship building skills
Ability to actively listen and provide an empathetic approach to client interaction
Knowledge of goal planning and mental health and wellness activities with the ability to seek out new learning activities when needed
Ability to maintain relationships with community agencies and stakeholders
Strong administrative and organizational skills and abilities
Knowledge of community resources throughout York Region with the ability to seek out new community resources as needed
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
Approach work through a traumainformed and clientcentered lens
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and online meeting platforms
Ability to work with diverse populations and communities with an awareness of socioeconomic and language barriers
Ability to speak a second language is an asset

**Please note:
COVID 19 Vaccination Policy:

JHSYR believes that immunization against COVID-19 is an individual and societal responsibility and that we must do everything possible to protect our clients, families, employees, students, volunteers, and contractors against the spread of COVID-19.

As a condition of employment, proof of full vaccination or exemption under the _Ontario Human Rights Code _
must be submitted to Human Resources seven (7) calendar days prior to start date.

JHSYR is building a workforce which is representative of the York Region community and our programs and policies are designed to foster diversity and inclusion.

Our organization is committed to a selection proc