Case Manager– Full-time Contract Position

Justice for Children and Youth; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Justice for Children and Youth invites applications for a full-time Case Manager to deliver client intakes, assessments and case management within a trauma- and violence-informed framework. The role emphasizes advocacy, collaborative work in a team, and addressing clients’ intersecting legal, social and personal needs, with potential for community outreach and systemic change initiatives.

Initial term is one year with extension contingent on funding; salary range is CAD 65,000 to 80,000 per year

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of case management experience
• Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred, however, other social work or social services background, coupled with relevant experience, knowledge and skills will also be considered
• Committed to and knowledgeable about social justice and anti-oppression and the rights of children and youth
• Strong advocacy skills, and demonstrated skill providing trauma- and violence-informed services
• Demonstrated experience with development of case management plans for young people
• Interest in areas of law practised by the clinic
• Strong written and oral communication, organizational and administrative skills

Responsibilities

• Handle client intakes and assessments
• Provide crisis-intervention, client support and follow-up services
• Deliver comprehensive case management services addressing clients’ intersecting legal, social and personal needs
• Assist with community outreach initiatives and internal/external projects
• Collaborate in a team-driven, anti-oppression environment

Skills

Advocacy

Trauma-informed

Client intake

Case management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred

Other social work background

Job description

Job Posting: Case Manager– Full-time Contract Position

Justice for Children and Youth works to protect and advance the legal rights and dignity of children and youth. We are a specialty clinic funded primarily by Legal Aid Ontario, and one of the only organizations in Canada focused exclusively on the legal practice of child and youth rights across a range of legal subjects.

JFCY is looking for a Case Manager to fill a full-time position; initially a 1-year term, with extension dependent on funding.The successful candidate will be responsible for client intakes, assessments, and case management services, along with providing crisis-intervention, client support, advocacy, and follow-up support services to address clients’ intersecting legal, social and personal needs. The Case Manager will also assist with community outreach initiatives and other internal and external projects and systemic change initiatives as applicable.

The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to work well in a team environment with a commitment to anti-oppression and social justice issues and values, and a commitment to the protection and advancement of child and youth rights.

Essential Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of case management experience
• Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred, however, other social work or social services background, coupled with relevant experience, knowledge and skills will also be considered
• Committed to and knowledgeable about social justice and anti-oppression and the rights of children and youth
• Strong advocacy skills, and demonstrated skill providing trauma- and violence-informed services
• Demonstrated experience with development of case management plans for young people
• Interest in areas of law practised by the clinic
• Strong written and oral communication, organizational and administrative skills

Assets:

• Registration in good standing withOntario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
• Experience with youth outside law
• Experience working for a community-based organization
• Ability to communicate in a language other than English
• Policy development / law reform experience

Salary Range: dependent on qualifications: $65,000 - $80,000 per year, plus benefits.

JFCY believes in giving all applicants an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our clients and our communities. We remain committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work environment. We know that diversity underpins excellence, and that we all share responsibility for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization. Therefore, in pursuit of our values, we seek employees who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the organizational hierarchy in actualizing the Clinics’ priorities, goals and principles.

We are strongly committed to diversity and employment equity, and we actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
• persons who identify as women; and
• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

No artificial intelligence (AI) will be used at any stage of the hiring process.

This is a vacant position.