Family Support Worker,Night

Abiona Centre For Infant & Early Mental Health; Toronto; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Abiona Centre For Infant & Early Mental Health in Ontario, Canada, is seeking a Family Support Worker, Night, to supervise clients in Live In Treatment and Transitional Housing. The role focuses on life-skills training and preparing for independent living, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.

The successful candidate will hold a diploma in Child and Youth Worker or Social Service Worker, have first aid and CPI, and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills,

Qualifications

• Diploma in Child and Youth Worker or Social Service Worker from a recognized college.
• First Aid/CPR/CPI current.
• 3+ years related experience.
• Knowledge of infant, child and youth development.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Clear written communication and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide client supervision in Live In Treatment and Transitional Housing.
• Support life-skills training and preparation for independent living.
• Collaborate with Centre staff to ensure holistic treatment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Independent work

Documentation

Collaboration

Group dynamics

Behavior management

Cultural diversity awareness

Word processing

Data collection systems

Email software

Education

Diploma in Child and Youth Worker or Social Service Worker

Tools

Word processing

Data collection systems

Email software

Job description

Abiona Centre For Infant & Early Mental Health (the Centre), is a client-centered organization focusing on infant and early childhood mental health. We support pregnant and parenting young mothers aged 13-29, along with their babies who reside at the Centre or in the community. As an accredited Children’s Mental Health Centre, we are the largest Young Parent Infant Centre in the province.

Our commitment is to create a better future for vulnerable pregnant and parenting young mothers and their children 0-6. Our infant and early childhood mental health programs give our clients the tools they need to build secure relationships with their babies, cope with life’s adversities, find help when needed and succeed in life. We offer a live-in treatment program, transitional housing, on-site high school programs, community housing support, housing and community support referral services, and maternal-infant mental health programs. Collaborating with community partners, our multi-disciplinary team provides wraparound programs addressing mental health, education, life skills, and transitional needs. The Centre also operates an EarlyON Child and Family Centre, along with two Early Learning Centres open to families, young women, and their children in the community.

Our vision is a world where families led by young women have the emotional and physical supports to realize their full potential.

The Family Support Worker, Night (FSW, N), provides client supervision to clients in the Live In Treatment and Transitional Housing Programs, with specific attention to life-skills training and preparation for independent living. The FSW, N works collaboratively with other Centre staff to ensure continual and holistic treatment. The FSW, N may be assigned to the Live In Treatment or Transitional Housing programs, and makes decision in consultation with their supervisor.

Position: Family Support Worker, Night

Term: 12-month Full-Time Temporary Contract / Existing Position

Rate of Pay: $40,360 per annum (63 Hours Bi-Weekly)

Department: Live In Treatment and Transitional Housing Programs

Reports to: Night Supervisor, Live In Treatment and Transitional Housing Programs

Qualification

• Diploma in Child and Youth Worker, Social Service Worker from a recognized community college, or equivalent
• Current Standard First Aid, CPR and CPI
• At least three (3) years related experience.
• General knowledge of the developmental needs of infants, children and youth
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work as part of team as well as independently
• Ability to write and document clearly and concisely
• Ability to work using a collaborative approach
• Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act Legislation in residential settings
• Knowledge of group dynamics and behavior management
• Awareness and experience of cultural diversity
• Proficient with word processing, data collection systems and email software

Working Condition

• Shift work - Night
• Physical demands - lifting, walking, climbing stairways, bending, carrying items as required by program needs (e.g., lifting a child under in the care of the program).

The Centre offers a dynamic work environment and career advancement opportunities.

The successful candidate must have a negative criminal reference check and vulnerable sector screening as a condition of employment.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Centre's Accommodation Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Please make your needs known in advance.

The Centre encourages applications from persons who represent the diverse populations we serve.