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As the need for mental health services grows, Child Development Institute (CDI) continues to be the steadfast support and leading provider of specialized mental health services for children and youth aged 0-18 and their families. All of our services are guided by a strength-based approach that incorporates the family and the community into the journey of supporting children and youth. Trusted with the mental well-being of our community''''s most sensitive members, infants and children, all of our programming is backed by rigorous research. Science is the backbone which informs our work as we evolve alongside the needs of our community. Who we need Stop Now And Plan (SNAP) is an evidence-based model for children ages 6-11 that provides a framework for teaching children struggling with behaviour issues and their parents effective emotional regulation, self-control and problemsolving skills. The primary goal of SNAP is to keep children in school and out of trouble by helping them make better choices ''''in the moment.'''' Reporting to the Clinical Supervisor, SNAP Clinical Program, we are looking for a Family Worker to join our SNAP West team for a contract ending March2027, someone who wants to act as a first point of contact for families coming to us for support and services. You will draw on our evidencebased programs, playing a pivotal role in providing clinical leadership and mental health treatment for clients and guiding the overall treatment plan in a multidisciplinary context. This existing role is a fulltime contract role ending March2027. Who you are You are a BSW or MSW and eligible to register with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) or a Registered Psychotherapist ready to step into the role of a Service Coordinator for Families and Children. You want to play a central role in understanding issues causing dysfunction and recommending a treatment program. You have worked with the whole family system, including parents and caregivers, school administration and teachers, and the community, to understand how behaviours impact all aspects of a clients life. You believe in meeting the needs of your clients in the best ways for them, tailoring and delivering programs that speak to them in ways they understand, and offering solutions that can be adopted and adapted. You are flexible in when, where and how you conduct client assessments; days or evenings, inoffice, inhome or inschool, you prioritize the comfort and needs of the children you work with. You are as comfortable sitting on the floor to engage younger clients in play as listening to a youth reluctantly share their experiences. Whats in it for you Profound purpose. You want to play a critical role in developing a treatment plan, drawing on your insights, the input of an interdisciplinary team, and our proven methodologies. You want to be the steady hand and the calming presence, someone who is a champion for the wellbeing of clients and can bring forward their perspectives, introduce clarity, observe behaviour and identify interventions. Growth as a Family Worker and as a compassionate human. This is an exciting opportunity to build a solid foundation for a career in social work. You want to expand your knowledge, working under guidance and supervision to execute evidencebased practices and methodologies. This is an opportunity to rapidly increase your skills with training to provide counselling, a structure to follow, and guidance on ensuring families benefit from the solutions and programming you are offering. You want to increase your impact in a measurable way on families from diverse backgrounds by coordinating the overall treatment plan in a multidisciplinary context. As our new SNAP Family Worker, you will: Lead assessments. You will lead and actively participate in the assessment and treatment planning process, monitor progress, analyze feedback and results, and adjust plans as needed. You will collaborate with clients and families to evaluate situations, submit data for analysis, and develop comprehensive psychosocial assessments and shared treatment plans. Provide counselling. You will deliver mental health treatment services for children (ages611) and their families as identified in the treatment plan, including individual, family, and group counselling. Own case management. You will lead case management activities and case review meetings. You will initiate case conferences and recommend additional mental health services in the community. You will update client documentation in client information management systems, coordinate consent forms, and manage case closure activities. You will provide limited followup service to discharged clients (e.g. support, service navigation, etc.). Maintain agency records as required. You will participate in development planning, research activities, and ongoing service evaluation, collaborating with internal and external professionals and organizations on special projects. You will conduct, contribute to, and complete assessment reports, intervention plans, closing reports, pre and postmeasures, case notes, statistics and other documentation, as required by agency standards and the client information management system. Support our mission. You will liaise with other CDI staff, including clinicians and experts in their field, to ensure appropriate communication, service coordination, and delivery for children, youth, and their families. What you bring The clinical knowledge. You have a Bachelors in Social Work, and you are eligible to register with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). Or, you are a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario. You have experience applying various mental health intervention modalities, working with children, youth, families, and groups in a therapeutic or clinical setting. The practical experience. You have worked with children and youth with mental health challenges. You can work in a highly distractible environment with sensitivity to the uniqueness and demands of a public service agency, handling interruptions that require constant refocusing. You are confident in your ability to draw on your clinical background to engage in supportive counselling and different mental health interventions, to step in and manage crisis situations and to empathise and connect with people. The communication skills. You have exceptional listening skills and mental attentiveness, able to focus on the needs of individuals or groups, to probe, analyse, synthesize, and create true connections and engagement. The flexibility. You are comfortable growing into your role and delivering oneonone, familybased, and groupbased therapy sessions; you are flexible to work some evenings every week to facilitate group sessions and meet with clients. The integrity. You are a dedicated and supportive team player. You have high standards of accountability and prioritise professionalism and respect. You are open to feedback and coaching; and committed to providing the same to students and peers as requested. The utmost respect and enthusiasm for working with children and youth. You can build genuine, trusting relationships with children, youth, young adult staff, and client families. You excel at coaching or training, providing constructive and positive feedback, supervising large and small groups, and evaluating individual and team performance. The confidence and the patience. You have education, training, or experience navigating highrisk, highemotion situations. You are calm in the face of conflict or difficulty, have a truly positive demeanour and can engage people from diverse backgrounds in conversation and activities. The desire to make a difference. You are interested in what we do and how we do it; you want to play a vital role in creating and fostering a positive experience with measurable outcomes that makes a genuine impact on the lives of your clients and the people they interact with. Other requirements All applicants are advised that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check. Credential verifications and references are required. Compensation: At Child Development Institute (CDI), we believe that compensation should be transparent, fair, and supportive of your experience and growth. For this role, the annualised salary is $69,212. Salary is determined by the complexity of the position and internal equity, ensuring a fair and competitive salary within our sector. We believe in transparency and open conversations about compensation. If you have any questions about our approach, we are happy to discuss them throughout the hiring process. What you can expect from our interview process: A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor will discuss your interest in the role and your background in family services and counselling. The conversation will be recorded using BrightHire, an AIpowered video interview tool. More details will be shared when you are invited to interview. An inperson interview with the Supervisor, Clinical SNAP program, a Clinical Manager, and an HR Representative where you will have an opportunity to further expand on your knowledge and experience as well as ask followup questions on the role. CDI is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialised persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America and the world, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. We are committed to providing equitable opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment. We are equally committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you require accommodations, please reach out to us at [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr