Youth in Transition

2 days ago

Kitchener, Canada John Howard Society of Waterloo-Wellington Full time

December 20, 2024

HOUSING & SUPPORT Youth in Transition (YIT) COORDINATOR

(Full-Time - 28 Hours per Week)

Internal/External Job Posting

John Howard Society of Waterloo-Wellington (JHSWW) is looking for a Youth in Transition Housing & Support Coordinator to join our Youth in Transition team. We offer an excellent work environment and competitive compensation. As a community-based charitable organization focused on crime prevention, we offer: life skills coaching/programming; diversion and other programs and services fostering accountability and learning, repairing harm and making amends; and employment programs. We understand myriad factors contribute to crime including social and community factors. We work closely with stakeholders including other community agencies, schools, probation, police, courts, employers, and others. JHSWW is accredited by Imagine Canada. We have three priority focus areas in our current strategic plan:

- RESILIENCY
- COLLABORATION
- INCLUSION

Applications are being accepted for a full-time position of Housing & Support Youth in Transition Coordinator based out of our Kitchener and Cambridge offices. The position is 28 hours a week and involves flexibility and some evening work. Reporting to a Director, Community & Client Services, with the support and direction of the relevant Senior Coordinator, the incumbent will effectively support a caseload of youth clients transitioning out of the child welfare system into independence by assisting them to find and keep housing. The incumbent will also provide life skills coaching and support as needed in the areas of: tenancy, employment readiness, educational attainment, financial literacy, healthy relationships, and personal health and wellbeing. The position also assists with coverage to other youth-focused programs/services as needed. This position maintains positive working relationships with Family and Children’s Services of the Waterloo Region, probation, community social service agencies and justice partners, and school boards/schools.

**Responsibilities**:

- Conduct client intake interviews and ensure consent and Release of Information forms are completed
- Assess individual needs/strengths of youth and support youth in developing an individual case plan and program goals particularly as related to housing and other facets of independent living
- Liaise with clients’ support networks, as permitted and as appropriate, where needed
- Maintain accurate and complete client case records at all times including noting attendance and progress towards individualized goals
- Case conference with appropriate third parties where needed with appropriate consent/permission in place
- Liaise and collaborate with staff of Family and Children’s Services of the Waterloo Region
- Work toward achieving service targets, ensure team statistics are reliable, valid and reported in advance of deadline dates, and maintain case files and statistics in accordance with Ministry and Agency standards
- Participate in team meetings, site specific staff meetings, and Agency training
- Perform other agency duties as assigned

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The following are essential skills, abilities and requirements for this position:

- A Bachelor’s degree in social or health science field with a minimum of three years’ experience in working with vulnerable and multiple-barriered youth especially those involved in the child welfare system
- Member in good standing of a college/regulatory body or eligibility for registration preferred
- Current clearance from a criminal records check. Must be able to meet criminal and other offense screening requirements necessary for the agency to maintain its service/funding contracts
- Experience working with people to reduce risk factors and with motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioural interventions
- Demonstrated sound judgment and the ability to be decisive in crisis situations, and familiarity with de-escalation techniques
- An understanding of program performance metrics and data collection tools and the importance of valid and reliable data
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong cross-cultural and diversity perspective/awareness
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Office®, database systems, internet search tools and virtual platforms
- Understanding of legal duty to report under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act/other relevant legislation
- Knowledge of restorative justice practices and harm reduction approaches, and an understanding of systemic barriers (e.g., poverty, homelessness, substance use, etc.)
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and insurance

Compensation: The current starting rate for this position $ 49,332 per annum ($27.10/hr.); Vacation: 4 weeks/year; Competitive Group Benefits. Other Benefits include Pension (after 2 years); Employee Rec

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