Live-In Treatment Child

ABOUT US
Strides Toronto is a multi-service agency providing a wide range of exceptional programs and services that improve the mental, social and physical health of infants, children and youth from the pre-natal stage to age 29, and their families. With a range of community, live-in and treatment services, we build strength and resilience through equitable, accessible, client-driven services, system leadership and advocacy. We provide individual, group and family interventions that include mental health counselling, autism services, education, outreach and referral, early intervention, day treatment and community support. In its Lead Agency role, Strides Toronto collaborates with 24 publicly funded infant, child and youth mental health (ICYMH) core service providers to design and implement system-level improvements that promote access, responsive service delivery and experience, and positive mental health outcomes for young people and families across Toronto's diverse communities. To learn more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to visit our website at
ABOUT THE ROLE

HealthOPM is recruiting on behalf of a Toronto-based non-profit organization that operates a trauma-informed Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) live-in treatment program for high-needs youth.

The Live-In Treatment Child and Youth Practitioner, AHT will facilitate and deliver assessments, therapeutic treatment, programming, and discharge support for female identified survivors of sex trafficking and/or sexual exploitation ages 12-17.

The Anti-Human Trafficking live-in treatment program environment provides supervision, support and care of children/ youth 24 hours/ day, 365 days/ year.

Salary range: $58,001 to $67,543 per annum (for full-time permanent); $27.89 to $32.47 per hour (for part-time permanent and casual)

Benefits: Competitive Group Health Benefits, Defined Contribution Pension plan (applicable to full-time and part-time permanent positions)

This position is represented by OPSEU local 567.

Position details:

• Three (3) full-time permanent positions
• Two (2) part-time permanent positions (up to 24 hours per week)
• Five (5) casual positions

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide care and supervision that supports the health and wellbeing of each client within the live in treatment environment and in their daily functioning. Each full-time staff member may be assigned as a primary care provider to a client and will support the Integrated Care Coordinator in implementing the client's care and therapeutic plan.
• Provide support and treatment that is evidence-informed and aligned with client goals and objectives. Provide support and treatment that supports client mental health and wellbeing within the live-in environment and in their daily functioning.
• Organize, attend and participate in various meetings that support client's therapeutic programming needs and enhance communication between care team members.
• Participate in the care and maintenance of a residential home and program facilities to ensure the health and safety of program participants and staff, and that meet licensing standards.
• Complete the required documentation, safety, security monitoring and administrative responsibilities to support the needs of the program and the clients and meet the requirements of the MCCSS and organization.

THE MUST HAVES

The following education, professional memberships and knowledge are a requirement for this role:

• CYW/CYC Diploma or Degree required.
• One year of experience in a Live in Treatment setting with youth who have complex needs (e.g., experience supporting youth with histories of homelessness, substance use, significant trauma, and/or mental health challenges).
• Knowledge of Crisis Management and Intervention Models.
• Knowledgeable of the Child Welfare Systems and Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services, Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA), WHMIS, First Aid.
• Knowledge of evidence-informed treatment modalities such as Motivational Interviewing, harm reduction strategies, trauma informed care, and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of gender-based violence, sexual exploitation and human trafficking.
• Knowledge and sensitivity to life experience and the complex needs of sexually exploited youth.
• Awareness of the complex relationship between system violence, substance use, mental health and sex work and how this impacts young people.
• Strong emotional intelligence and relational awareness.
• Non-judgmental and strength-based approach.
• Understanding of the social determinants of health and equity as it relates to childhood sexual exploitation and trafficking
• Displayed competencies of self-care practices, personal/professional boundaries and growth of interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) and trauma informed care practices.

THE NICE TO HAVES

While not required, preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• Work experience and/or lived experience related to childhood sexual exploitation, trafficking, or gender-based violence is considered an asset.
• Work experience and familiarity with the youth shelter system or gender-based violence shelter system is an asset. Certified in First Aid / CPR is an asset.
• Fluency in another language(s), including sign language.
• A valid driver's license with access to a vehicle would be an asset.
• Awareness of the role of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) in the workplace and within the community being served by the position.
• An understanding of anti-black racism, anti-oppressive/anti-racism perspective in the context of the social determinants of health.
• Ability to recognize and identify situations where incidents of imbalance of power and privilege may occur and can result in possible negative impacts.

BEFORE STARTING WITH US

As our work puts us in direct contact with youth and vulnerable persons in our community, with health and safety as a priority, the successful candidate must complete or obtain the following before commencement of their employment:

• A Broad Record police check (BRC).
• A positive police check does not automatically disqualify an applicant for a position with Strides Toronto. The Police Check will be reviewed and evaluated for the purpose of making a decision on suitability for employment in relation to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position being filled.

HOW TO APPLY

This recruitment is being supported by HealthOPM.

To apply, please submit your resume directly to HealthOPM using the link below:

Select: Find Work Permanent Placement

Applications submitted through this HealthOPM link are reviewed and pre-screened before being forwarded to the hiring team.

EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Strides Toronto is an equal opportunity employer. We benefit from diversity of lived experiences in the workplace and encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Strides Toronto is a participant in the Government of Canada's 50-30 Challenge, a program which challenges organizations to improve access for women and/or non-binary people and other equity-deserving groups, including those identifying as: racialized, Black, and/or people of colour, people with disabilities (including invisible and episodic disabilities), 2SLGBTQ+ and/or gender and sexually diverse individuals, and Aboriginal and/or Indigenous Peoples to increase the representation and inclusion of diverse groups within their workplace.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Strides Toronto's own policies, requests for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.

This Anti-Human Trafficking Live-in Treatment program will provide 24/7 care to girls who have experienced gender-based violence and sexual exploitation, as such this position will prioritize applicants who identify as women or non-binary.

This posting is made in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code and specifically Section 24(1) of the Code.

We thank all applicants however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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