Who we are
As the need for mental health services grows, Child Development Institute (CDI)
continues to be the steadfast support and leading provider of specialized mental
health services for children and youth aged 0-18 and their families. All of our
services are guided by a strength-based approach that incorporates the family
and the community into the journey of supporting children and youth.
Trusted with the mental well-being of our community's most sensitive members,
infants and children, all of our programming is backed by rigorous research.
Science is the backbone which informs our work as we evolve alongside the needs
of our community.
We are committed to providing services that are respectful of racial, cultural,
religious, ethnic and linguistic diversity, as well as sexual orientation, age,
gender and family differences. All our services are delivered by a deeply caring
and compassionate team that guides children, youth and families along a mental
health journey in a safe, respectful and welcoming space.
Who we need
The Intensive Family Support Program (IFSP) provides intensive family-based
therapeutic and mental health services supporting at-risk children ages 0 to
- An interdisciplinary team works with the whole family to complete a thorough
assessment and develop a collaborative action plan that may include individual
and family counselling, specialized group services, parenting strategies,
home-based, school, and community support and advocacy.
We are looking for an Intensive Family Support Worker to join our team. You will
play a vital role in the collaborative Intensive Family Support program, working
alongside a dedicated team of Child and Youth Counsellors, Child and Family
Clinicians, and Psychologists. Your responsibilities encompass a diverse range
of duties aimed at providing essential support to families and children facing
emotional and behavioural challenges.
Therapeutic interventions may be delivered to individuals, groups and families.
You are willing and able to travel to other sites and can work flexible hours in
the day or evening to meet client needs.
What's in it for you
Profound purpose. You want to take children and their families along a journey
of self-empowerment, strengthening attachment and family relationships and
behavioural strategies. You will play a critical role in developing a plan of
action. You want to be a calming and secure presence, a caring and steady
champion for the well-being of clients and parents.
Growth as a Support Worker and as a compassionate human. Following our
evidence-based practices and proven processes, you want to expand your
knowledge, skills, and impact. You will be part of in-house professional
development opportunities, guided coaching and mentoring. Through
cross-functional collaboration and as a result of our broad scope of services,
you will gain insights through interactions with other Support Workers, Social
Workers, Psychologists, and Child and Youth Workers.
As our new Intensive Family Support Worker, you will:
- Provide family support. You will work with parents and caregivers helping to
structure home and community environments and offering counselling, and
guidance to families dealing with emotional and behavioural difficulties. You
will provide home-based family services, including crisis management, safety
planning, coaching, psychoeducation, advocacy, case management, skills
development, and system navigation.
- Collaborate. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, communicating with
mental health partners, educational institutions, and families or guardians.
- Be active in the Day School. You will support day-to-day functioning in the
CDI day treatment classroom. You will consult with the Day Treatment team for
clients in the program, addressing social, emotional, and behavioural
challenges.
- Create plans and manage case files. You will manage a caseload, implementing
therapeutic skill-building interventions using a strength-based model. You
will assess, develop, and implement interventions for high-needs, at-risk
children requiring intensive support. You will prepare services based on
assessments, plan and participate in therapeutic activities, and
co-facilitate parent groups. You will facilitate meetings to enlist supports,
assess referrals, and monitor, evaluate, and modify interventions for
effectiveness.
- Complete reporting. You will comply with agency and accreditation standards,
including report writing, treatment planning, participation in ongoing
professional development and staff meetings. You will update information
systems with accurate data and maintain agency records as required. This may
include assessment reports, intervention plans, closing reports, pre/post
measures, case notes, statistics and other documentation, as required by
agency standards.
What you bring:
- The experience. You have a Child Youth Worker diploma or degree in a related
area with five (5) years of experience in children's mental health in a
community-based setting. You have exposure to a multi-disciplinary
environment working with high-risk families, supporting assessments and
crisis management, and contributing to action plans to improve social and
behavioural outcomes.
- The therapeutic expertise. You have the proven ability to gain trust and
nurture relationships. You have outstanding listening skills and demonstrate
mental attentiveness in face-to-face and telephone interactions with young
clients, families, other service providers, community members, colleagues and
managers. You can balance priorities and manage interruptions that require
constant refocusing. You can handle crisis situations and unplanned drop-ins
when they occur.
- The interpersonal skills. A dedicated and flexible team player, you can
interact with team members and colleagues at all levels of the organization,
reflecting on and integrating clinical learning and feedback into practice.
You have a deep respect for diverse backgrounds, experiences and
perspectives.
- The flexibility. You are flexible to work evenings on a regular basis to meet
individual, family, or group needs.
Compensation: $64,093 per annum. This is a permanent position under OPSEU.
Other requirements
- All applicants are advised that offers of employment are contingent upon the
successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Credential verifications and references are required.
Apply now
If you're excited about this role but your experience aligns differently with
every requirement, we encourage you to apply. While specific qualifications are
strictly required, others can be based on various experiences, backgrounds, and
knowledge. We can't promise an interview, but we will consider your whole
application.
What you can expect from our interview process:
- A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor will discuss your interest in the
role and background. The conversation will be recorded using BrightHire, an
AI-powered video interview tool. More details will be shared when you are
invited to interview.
- An in-person interview with the Hiring Manager and an HR Representative where
you will have an opportunity to further expand on your knowledge and
experience as well as ask follow-up questions on the role.
CDI is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes
applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of
North America and the world, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and
those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. We are
committed to providing equitable opportunities in employment and to providing a
workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment. We are equally
committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you require
accommodations, please reach out to us at careers@childdevelop.ca
[careers@childdevelop.ca]
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