Family Outreach Specialist

3 weeks ago

St Catharines, Canada Mareas Therapeutic Services Inc. Full time

**PURPOSE OF THE POSITION**

The Family Outreach Specialist is responsible for the development and delivery of programs & services to work collaboratively as part of Mareas interdisciplinary team of Therapists, Case Managers, Specialized Support Workers and Behaviour Specialists, in supporting children and families with complex issues. This includes assessing need, planning, and achieving positive outcomes for children and families.

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- In collaboration with the Support Supervisor & Manager of Services, conduct initial assessments with clients to coordinate and implement service plans as required.
- To visit individual parents and families at home, at the office or in the community to identify need and offer support as required
- To contribute, support and encourage the participation of ‘hard to reach’ families, eliminating barriers to services.
- Develop and implement behaviour strategies to improve self-regulation using Applied Behaviour Analysis Techniques, or other evidence-based modalities strategies such as DBT or CBT for children & youth
- Manage program service delivery within assigned budget.
- Work cohesively and communicate effectively as part of Mareas’ holistic therapeutic team to ensure quality of services being delivered.
- Maintain accurate and concise case notes/documentation as required.
- Participate in meetings as required

**SKILL & EFFORT**
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to make decisions and problem-solve in high conflict or crisis situations
- Ability to work independently within clearly defined policies and standards with limited supervision.
- Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to prioritize and organize schedules and appointments.
- Ability to organize and maintain documentation in accordance with Mareas policy & procedures.
- Effective report writing and editing.
- Computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Office Suite and data management.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or human services or diploma in the following areas BSW, CYC, ABA, DSW, Social Service Work or EA in combination with 10+ years of servicing children & families
- Must have a minimum of 5yrs. experience working directly with Children and Youth.
- Must have a minimum of 2 yrs. experience creating, implementing, and following Behaviour Plans.
- Behaviour Management Strategy Systems training
- Experience working collaboratively with families and clinical team

**WORKING CONDITIONS/EXPECTATIONS**
- Must be able to travel to different locations to support families & children within Niagara Region
- Willingness to attend meetings with community partners such as schools, placement agencies, referral agencies to discuss progress and strategies for clients.
- Must be able to work effectively and independently within the designated regions to which applicant has been assigned.
- Must have access to a reliable vehicle.
- Must have a flexible schedule and be able to meet with children, youth and families at various times, primarily when children are available (after school hours and weekends)
- Required to meet (virtual or in person at Mareas head office) as required with Support Supervisor to review progress of clients.
- Must have a clear Vulnerable Person Police Clearance
- Training and working knowledge of Trauma and Attachment is required
- Understanding of confidentiality and willing to sign an oath of confidentiality provided by Mareas
- Agree to adhere to the outlined Policies & Procedures of Mareas Therapeutic Services
- Proof of Vaccinations Required

Work Remotely
- No

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule

COVID-19 considerations:

- Covid Screening
- PPE
- Covid Vaccinations by Service Providers Required.

Application question(s):

- Do you have your own insured vehicle with valid driver's license?
- Do you have availability between the hours of 2pm-8pm and weekends, 2-3 times per week?

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

**Experience**:

- Direct Behaviour Management: 2 years (required)
- Community outreach supporting children & families: 5 years (preferred)

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