Land Acknowledgement Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre (Boost CYAC) is situated on the traditional territories of the Wendat, Anishinabek Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, and the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation, who have been the traditional caretakers of this land for thousands of years. This land is covered by the Dish With One Spoon Treaty between the Anishinaabe, Mississaugas and Haudenosaunee that bound them to share the territory and protect the land. Subsequent Indigenous Nations and Peoples, Europeans and all newcomers have been invited into this treaty in the spirit of peace, friendship and respect. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other. Organizational Overview Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre (Boost CYAC) is a registered charity that provides a range of services to children, youth and families, who have experienced abuse or violence, within the City of Toronto. We provide individual, group, family and community services that include trauma counselling, advocacy and support services during child abuse investigations, court support and accompaniment services and abuse and violence prevention materials and trainings. Boost CYAC is accredited by the Canadian Centre for Accreditation, an independent non-profit organization that offers accreditation specifically tailored to community-based health and social services across Canada. Position Description We are seeking two (2) Short Term Child & Family Therapists to provide brief therapeutic support services (up to 8 sessions) to children, youth and families who have experienced abuse and/or violence. Referrals may be made immediately following an onsite investigative interview, during intake to Trauma Therapy Program and following the completion of criminal court proceedings. Short Term Therapists will also cycle into the CYAP Advocate schedule on a monthly basis to provide immediate support and advocacy to clients at the time of their investigative interview. The Short Term Child & Family Therapists will work as a member of the Trauma Therapy Program (TTP) and will work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary partner agency clinicians within the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre Mental Health Services. Qualifications/Skills At Boost CYAC, we are interested in finding the best candidate(s) for the job and those candidate(s) may come from various backgrounds, fields and disciplines. Boost CYAC may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role and highlight transferrable skills and your commitment to learning as part of your application. A Master’s level degree in Social Work (MSW) , Counselling Psychology or equivalent. Registration in good standing in an appropriate regulatory body. Sound knowledge of the field of childhood trauma, particularly complex, developmental and intergenerational trauma, and child and adolescent development. Minimum of two (2) years experience providing evidenced-based and/or evidenced informed brief solution focused treatment to children, youth and their families. The ability and willingness to work with clients in both virtual and in person sessions and flexibility in scheduling appointments based on client availability. Ability to meet the needs of a diverse client base, through knowledge of and application of diversity, equity and inclusion, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, anti-racist and cultural competency practices. Sound knowledge of the Child & Youth Advocacy Model and direct experience collaborating with teams of multidisciplinary professionals and community partners. Ability to respond to crisis situations, screen for suicidality or other high risk concerns and develop safety plans. The ability to employ self-care strategies and maintain a calm demeanor and positive attitude in relation to potentially stressful situations. Excellent interpersonal, written and organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Experience and ability to write professional clinical reports, case notes and other client focused documentation. Proficient computer skills and experience with client databases and electronic health records. Demonstrated flexibility judgement, initiative, confidentiality and a strong work ethic. Satisfactory clearance under the Vulnerable Sector Screening process. Responsibilities Provide trauma and evidence informed, strengths-based and culturally responsive short term therapeutic services to children, youth and caregivers. Facilitate referrals to ongoing internal or community based supports, as required. Facilitate evidence informed group psychoeducation services for youth and caregivers. Maintain regular communication and work collaboratively with internal multi-disciplinary or community professionals involved with clients. Provide evidenced informed crisis intervention services to clients experiencing high risk safety concerns, as required. Provide support and education to children, youth and families who attend Boost CYAC for an investigative interview and assist clients and families in developing a system of support. Maintain professional documentation, in the form of case notes, assessments, intervention reports, progress reports, and discharge summaries, and other statistical information according to agency procedures and requirements. Establish and maintain professional alliances with collateral agencies and service providers and facilitate external client referrals as required. Contribute to program development, evaluations and educational activities within the program and organization. Support a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion, encourages teamwork and complies with all the applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. Additional Information Address · 245 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 201, Toronto ON M4P 3B7 Work Schedule · Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week · Day and evening shifts as required. · This is not a fully remote role; remote/hybrid work options may be available, considering service standards and operational requirements. Benefits Health Spending Account, Employee & Family Assistance Program, 3 weeks vacation, paid sick leave, paid personal obligation days Boost CYAC is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the populations we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including applicants from all cultures, racialized communities, abilities, diverse sexual and gender identities and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Boost CYAC is committed to providing accommodation in all aspects of the recruitment and hiring process under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The Manager of Human Resources will work with applicants to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation at any stage of the recruitment and hiring process.