Reintegration Support Outreach Worker, Full Time

**Murray McKinnon Foundation, Reintegration Support Outreach (RSO) worker, Full time**

Are you a **passionate Advocate** who is committed to contributing to positive change related to **youth involved with the Youth Justice system?**

Murray McKinnon Foundation (MMF), Reintegration Support Outreach program in Oshawa offers dedicated, gender responsive, mobile workers to provide assistance in the delivery of the individualized risk reduction plans. The intent of this program is to impact upon the rate and seriousness of recidivism and to assist the young person in developing the required skills to successfully integrate and be connected to their community.

Murray McKinnon Foundation (MMF) is seeking a **Full Time**, skilled individual with a relational, strength-based approach to working with youth for our Oshawa-based **Reintegration Support Outreach (RSO) program. **The RSO will be expected to work scheduled and predictable shifts (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm), however flexibility is required to meet the needs/appointments of the youth

Murray McKinnon Foundation wishes to respect the personal dignity of clients, provide gender sensitive, anti-oppressive, anti-racist, and responsive programming and to ensure appropriate role modeling for our youth.
- **MMF’s Vision is that Youth are inspired through opportunities to learn, grow and succeed and our Mission statement aspires to encourage and support the potential of the young persons in our care.**_

**Why choose MMF?**
- We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility, together with anti-oppressive and anti-racism practices. Our employees are expected to demonstrate this commitment as well as make a commitment to the agency’s Vision, Mission, Core Values and our Strategic plan
- We provide outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things
- OPSEU representation

**We Offer**:
Competitive rates of pay and as a FT employee, you will receive:

- Annual Salary - $50,169.60 ($24.12 hourly)
- A safe work environment adhering to all Ministry licensing and Public Health standards
- RRSP matching of 4%
- Benefits - premiums are 100% employer-paid (dental, vision and extended healthcare and Healthcare Spending Account up to $500.00), paid time off
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Accompany young persons to appointments
- Create/deliver effective programming
- Assist young persons to meet their own set goals and help create success
- Ensure that the young persons’ voices are heard and considered through all processes
- Form a strength-based relationship and be a strong mentor/role model
- Actively assist young persons in establishing community connections and participating in pro-social activities to enhance their social, recreational and living skills
- Conduct on-going observations, reporting and documentation of the young person’s well-being while responding to behaviors using a trauma-informed and healing centered lens
- Utilize evidence informed proactive measures, programming and intervention practices grounded in harm-reduction principles that are culturally appropriate to each young person
- Provide and actively engage in an inclusive, anti-oppressive and anti-racist environment that promotes ‘felt’ safety to the young people we serve
- Promote and engage with the Agency’s Mission, Vision and Value Statements as well as its Strategic Plan

Have a valid G driver’s license and reliable vehicle
- Provide proof of Immunization records, must have physician’s note (fitness to work)
- Provide a current Criminal Reference check, including Vulnerable sector screening
- Have proof of Post-Secondary education, Bachelor of Child and Youth Care is preferred; **or** a minimum level of education required in a 2 year diploma in a related field (social services diploma, mental health & addictions, police foundations as examples)
- **If interested, please submit your cover letter and resume to**:_
- **PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING SUBJECT LINE: MMF RSO Full Time - YOUR LAST, FIRST NAME**_

*If contacted for an interview, please inform us if you require any accommodation through the hiring process

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $24.12 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-08-20