Family and Community Worker

2 weeks ago

Scarborough, Canada STRIDES TORONTO Full time

**ABOUT US**

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

The Family and Community Worker provides a range of outreach, prevention and early intervention services to children and youth aged 0-15 and families to enhance and maintain a child, youth and family’s development and access to services within the community. The role additionally acts as a means to build networks within the family unit and community to prevent children from entering the Child Welfare System.

**_ Salary range:_** _$58,001.07 to $67,543.09 per annum_

This position is represented by OPSEU local 567.

There are 2 full-time contract (1 year) positions available.

**WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?**
- We provide a hybrid work model.
- We provide opportunities for growth and professional development.
- We are committed to providing an equitable and inclusive environment where our diverse team members and clients can thrive.
- We have a collaborative and supportive Senior Management Team.
- We set high standards for performance, client outcomes, and implement best practices, which are demonstrated through our accreditation with the Canadian Centre for Accreditation.

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**
- To provide a range of services that are responsive to a child, youth, and families individual needs that enhances and maintains their development within in the community.
- To engage in professional development activities and record accurate client information that is reflective of policy, accreditation and ministry standards, while illustrating the goals, targets and deliverables of identified services.
- To respond and participate in organizational wide initiatives.
- Work in collaboration with the child/youth and family, and child welfare services team to assess child/youth and family support systems and identify areas of strength and opportunities for family network expansion.

**THE “MUST HAVES”**

The following education, professional memberships and knowledge are a requirement for this role:

- CYW Diploma or related bachelor’s degree in Child and Youth Work/Counselling, Social Work, or a related field
- Minimum 2 years experience supporting child, youth and families in navigating relevant systems (Child Welfare, Education, Mental Health etc.)
- Sound understanding of the child welfare system and the Child, Youth and Family Services Act
- Awareness of the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and within the community being served by the position.
- An understanding of anti-black racism, anti-oppressive/anti-racism perspective in the context of the social determinants of health.
- Ability to recognize and identify situations where incidents of imbalance of power and privilege may occur and can result in possible negative impacts.

**THE ‘NICE TO HAVES’**
- Functional computer and client information system knowledge.
- Fluency in another language(s), including sign language.

**BEFORE STARTING WITH US**
- A Vulnerable Sector police check.
- A positive police check does not automatically disqualify an applicant for a position with Strides Toronto. The Police Check will be reviewed and evaluated for the purpose of making a decision on suitability for employment in relation to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position being filled.

**HOW TO APPLY**

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Strides Toronto’s own policies, requests for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.

We thank all applicants however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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