2023 Bilingual & English Child and Youth Counsellor

**General Information on the Position**

**Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion**

The Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa takes pride in the fact that our workforce is comprised of a diverse group of employees and as such, we are committed to anti-racism and anti-oppression. Increasing diversity among our workforce is vital to providing the best possible service to the children, youth, and families in our community. It is therefore important that we commit to providing a healthy work environment free of oppression for all staff. CASO recognizes the inherent dignity and worth of every employee and is committed to providing equal rights and opportunities without discrimination.

**This is where you come in**:

- Are YOU prepared to advocate boldly for change within the child welfare system?_
- Are YOU committed to addressing systemic racism in your life and work?_
- Would YOU like to make a difference in the lives of Ottawa’s children and youth?_

**If your answer is YES, then we invite you to join us.**

**Position Details**

***What you’ll do**:
The role of the Bilingual Casual Child & Youth Counsellor (CYC) is to ensure the safety and well being of children and/or youth within the Family Visitation Program and Parent Model Progran.

**Family Visitation Program**:
Child & Youth Counsellors work in collaboration and consultation with other Society staff, with the child and his/her family, and any care providers. This includes supervising access visits with the children who are currently in the care of the CASO. The goal of the Society, within Child Access service delivery, is to provide appropriate time and resources to allow children to visit with their parents and/or other family members, under supervised conditions. This ensures their safety and well?being, while allowing the children to maintain relationships, which are significant and important to them.

**Parent Model Program**:
The Child & Youth Counsellor working within our Parent Model Foster Homes would assume responsibility for the direct care of the child by supervising and assisting in daily living routines and transporting children to appointments and activities. They observe the established practices and procedures of the residence or program and carry out appropriate action in handling a variety of difficult situations.

**What you’ll bring to the table**:
Enrolment in and completion of at least 2 years of study in a community college or university program related to the field of Child Welfare.

Six months of related experience working with children and/or youth.

Valid Driver’s License and access or ownership to a vehicle is required

Ownership of a cellular phone is required.

**Competencies & Skills**:
Six months of related experience working with children and/or youth.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the culture, history and current oppressions experienced by people related to gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation faced within the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the culture, history and current oppressions experienced by Indigenous peoples and racialized communities.

Applies anti-racist, anti-ableist, anti-colonialism, anti-heterosexism and anti-cissexism lenses to social problems.

Ownership of a cellular phone is required.

**Compensation and Hours of work**:
***The rate of pay will be $32.42/hr to $43.99/hr plus an additional 6% of the base rate in lieu of insurable benefits. Vacation pay of 4% of regular earnings is added to each pay cheque.

The worker is expected to work flexible hours (which may include days, evenings and weekends) in order to meet the needs of the client. Schedules are determined two (2) weeks in advance based on program needs and casual staff availability. Open availability will be considered an asset.
- We thank all applicants for their interests in the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa however we will only contact those selected for an interview._