Youth Worker, Education and Community Partnership Program

Associated Youth Services of Peel (AYSP) is an accredited, not-for-profit charitable organization, supporting children, youth and families with mental health and/or youth justice issues. AYSP’s team of professionals bring a wide range of knowledge and professional experience from diverse backgrounds to our workplace. Our teams have a strong collaborative work ethic and we are committed to ongoing professional development. AYSP provides a client-centred, strength-based approach to engage in a manner which is culturally sensitive, non-judgmental and respectful. Working together with our service partners, using a multi-systems perspective, AYSP provides services that are evidence-based and evidence-informed.
We are currently seeking a Youth Worker to join our Education and Community Partnership Program (ECPP). The ECPP program works collaboratively with the Peel District School Board to develop and implement individualized programs for grade 9 & 10 students who are unable to attend regular or special education classes, to address their academic, social and emotional needs.

**Job Type**: Permanent Part-Time (.75)
**Location**: Head office in Peel Region, with requirements to travel within Peel to designated community-based schools
**Union Affiliation**: OPSEU Local 592
**Hours of Work**: 30 hours per week (days)

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide support to post-secondary students in relation to their academic, social and emotional needs in a classroom setting
- Develop and deliver programming applicable to the successful operation of an ECPP classroom
- Develop and deliver classroom behaviour management and social skills coaching
- Establish and maintain professional alliances with school board faculty and administration, collateral agencies and service providers
- Participate in monthly peer and individual supervision
- Maintain professional documentation, in the form of case notes, service plans, reports and statistical information
- Pivot from in person to virtual services as required by the agency and/or school board
- ECPP staff work six hours per day Monday to Friday
- ECPP staff commence work five work days before the start date of the school year, and will continue working until five work days following the end of the school year
- ECPP staff vacations align with school breaks. Staff take vacation during the school holiday break in Dec/Jan (seven vacation days) and March break (five vacation days)
- ECPP employees do not work for seven weeks between the end of the school year (July and August), and are paid for this time off

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- An Undergraduate Degree in Social Work or Community College Diploma in Social Services or Child and Youth Work
- Minimum 1-2 years’ experience working with youth and families with complex needs
- Knowledge of and experience in strength-based and evidence-informed practices, including motivational interviewing, behaviour modification, social skills development, problem solving/conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and Cognitive Behavioural approaches
- Demonstrated ability to work with multi-need clients utilizing a goal-focused approach
- Fluency in French or a language other than English is considered an asset

**Salary Range**: $51,260 - $60,260 ($28.16 - $33.11); pro-rated to.75 FTE which is $38,445 - $45,195 ($24.64 - $28.97)
Why Join our Team?
We offer an excellent compensation package with a strong focus on health and wellness. We offer our employees:

- 3 weeks accrued paid vacation, 3 personal days, and 2 bonus days per year
- Excellent benefits, including health and dental coverage, Employee Assistance Program, and MyHSA - Health and Wellness Spending Account
- Registered Retirement Savings plan
- Comprehensive Clinical Supervision provided
- Professional development opportunities within the agency
- Employer-paid staff training and development