Child and Youth Leaf Facilitator- Full Time

**HOURS -**37.5 hours weekly including days and evenings

**Who We Are**

This opportunity is with our Good Shepherd
- **How You Will Make an Impact**

Good Shepherd Women's Services, through its various programs, is seeing increasing numbers of children who have experienced trauma, witnessed or experienced abuse and are living in poverty. The Learning Effective Anti-Violence for Families (LEAF) program is a psycho-educational program designed to support children up to 17 years of age who witness gender-based violence, and to provide individual and family counselling addressing the complexities these children face.

The LEAF facilitator also works with mothers and caregivers, providing insight on the impacts of gender-based violence on children and support with developing healthy, meaningful relationships between caregiver and child. The LEAF program operates two mega-leaf sessions a year in partnership with Mission Services, and one to two smaller sessions as necessary. The LEAF facilitator will also work with colleagues and partners to develop unique programming for children and women within the VAW programs. Our LEAF program often works closely with community stakeholders, including schools, other VAW agencies, child welfare and family court systems. The facilitator collects statistical information for both internal and external reporting requirements. Responsible for participating in Good Shepherd's Health and Safety programs, procedures, procedures and work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations to minimize risk to clients, staff and others as well as to the property of the Good Shepherd

Communication and coordination with external agencies, including joint public education, program intakes and program delivery.

The rewards of this work include seeing the resiliency within children and families as they recover; seeing how your role fits within the larger social justice work of the department; and joining a passionate, innovative outreach services team.

Observe all health and safety rules and work in compliance with the provisions of the occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations

**What You'll Bring to Our Team**
- One year of group facilitation experience and a completed post-secondary education in child and youth or social services related program
- CPR/First Aid is required
- ASK suicide prevention is an asset.
- A valid Ontario driver's license and ability to drive Good Shepherd vehicles is required
- Ability to speak French and/or other languages considered an asset
- A respectful and rewarding work environment with ongoing opportunities to grow and learn
- Committed to anti-racist/anti-oppressive practice and to the mission and values of Good Shepherd
- Demonstrated understanding of workplace health and safety practices and understanding of an employee's responsibility under current legislation.

**What We Offer**
- Be a part of a caring TEAM THAT SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
- Support for continuing EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Staff recognition programs along with access to self-care supports and EMPLOYEE /
- FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
- POSITIVE and ENCOURAGING atmosphere
- Make a difference and provide HOPE
- Extended Health Benefits

**Join our team and be part of a group that values hard work, dedication, and the importance of maintaining a positive environment for everyone.**
- Good Shepherd, a ministry of the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God, is an equal opportunity employer operating within an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. We strive to establish workplaces that reflect and are enhanced by the rich diversity of the community we serve._
- Good Shepherd has a mandatory verification of COVID-19 vaccination policy. More information on the full policy requirements and accommodation allowances will be provided to those selected for an interview._