Youth Worker, Section 23

Associated Youth Services of Peel (AYSP) is an accredited, 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 Section 23 Program. The Section 23 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 a Section 23 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
- Section 23 staff work six hours per day Monday to Friday
- Section 23 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
- Section 23 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)
- Section 23 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
- Must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License and provide own transportation, with appropriate liability insurance
- Fluency in French or a language other than English is considered an asset

**Salary Range**: $43,274 - $52,547 ($23.78 - $28.87); pro-rated to.75 FTE which is $32,455 - $39,410 ($20.80 - $25.26)

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 and 5 personal days per year
- Registered Retirement Savings plan
- Comprehensive Clinical Supervision provided
- Professional development opportunities within the agency
- Employer-paid staff training and development
- Flexible work schedule
- Excellent benefits, including health and dental coverage and Employee Assistance Program