Youth Reintegration Worker
2 days ago
**JOB TITLE**:Youth Reintegration Worker
- Full-Time Contract
**PROGRAM**:Youth Reintegration Program
**REPORTS TO**:Program Coordinator - Youth Services
**ANNUAL SALARY**:$47,619
**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.
The Youth Reintegration Program provides evidence-based case management support to youth ages 12-17 involved in the justice system. This program specifically supports Indigenous, Black, and other racialized youth. This program will focus on providing specialized supports to build protective factors in youth through case management, intensive support, referrals to community resources, client advocacy and collaboration, and individual goal planning. The program utilizes a collaborative and integrated approach to increase protective factors which may include establishing positive support systems, social and emotional learning, accessing healthcare for both physical and mental health, food security, housing stability, employment, and education.
The function of this position is to provide support to youth who are involved with the Criminal Justice System and are living or returning to communities in York Region. The Reintegration Worker 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 follow-up calls with youth
- Complete goal planning exercises and various learning activities with youth based upon their individual needs
- 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
- Complete all required training
- 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, ), or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience
- Experience providing support to BIPOC youth in issues related to the criminal justice system, mental health, trauma, substance use, and relationships
- Lived experience of involvement with the criminal justice system, welfare system, and/or mental health system is an asset
- Ability to speak multiple languages is an asset
- Demonstrate understanding of the YCJA and complex criminogenic risks and needs facing youth
- Possess an understanding of institutional and other systemic barriers and how they impact youth development and access to services
- 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 in suicide risk assessment, crisis intervention skills and safety planning; and ability to manage conflict, crises and escalating situations calmly and confidently
- Approach work through a trauma-informed and client-centered 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
- Flexible schedule to accommodate for evening and daytime sessions as needed
- Access to a vehicle is preferred
**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
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