Youth Worker, Education and Community Partnership Program (ECPP)

Associated Youth Services of Peel; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Youth Worker to join their Education and Community Partnership Program. This role is pivotal in supporting students with complex needs, ensuring they receive tailored academic and emotional assistance. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in social work and experience in evidence-based practices. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the organization offers a collaborative work environment and a robust professional development framework. Join a team that values health, wellness, and the empowerment of youth in the Peel Region.

Benefits

3 weeks accrued paid vacation

Excellent health and dental coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Health and Wellness Spending Account

Registered Retirement Savings plan

Comprehensive Clinical Supervision

Professional development opportunities

Employer-paid staff training and development

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience working with youth and families with complex needs.
• Knowledge of strength-based and evidence-informed practices.

Responsibilities

• Support post-secondary students academically, socially, and emotionally.
• Develop and deliver programming for ECPP classroom success.
• Maintain documentation and pivot between in-person and virtual services.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Behaviour modification

Social skills development

Problem solving/conflict resolution

Crisis intervention

Cognitive Behavioural approaches

Working with multi-need clients

Fluency in French or other languages

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Social Work

Community College Diploma in Social Services

Child and Youth Work

Job description

Youth Worker, Education and Community Partnership Program (ECPP)

Join to apply for the Youth Worker, Education and Community Partnership Program (ECPP) role at Associated Youth Services of Peel (AYSP).

Associated Youth Services of Peel (AYSP) is an accredited, not-for-profit 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 Education and Community Partnership Program (ECPP). The ECPP 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 an ECPP 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.
• ECPP staff work six hours per day Monday to Friday.
• ECPP 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.
• ECPP 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).
• ECPP 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.
• Fluency in French or a language other than English is considered an asset.

Salary Range: $51,260 - $60,260 ($28.16 - $33.11); pro-rated to .75 FTE which is $38,445 – $45,195 ($24.64 - $28.97).

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, 3 personal days, and 2 bonus days per year.
• Excellent benefits, including health and dental coverage, Employee Assistance Program, and MyHSA – Health and Wellness Spending Account.
• Registered Retirement Savings plan.
• Comprehensive Clinical Supervision provided.
• Professional development opportunities within the agency.
• Employer-paid staff training and development.

AYSP is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applicants from all cultures, abilities, and sexual & gender identities. Applicants must be willing to demonstrate and adhere to a commitment to Anti-Oppressive and Anti-Racist principles, with the expectation that the framework be reflected in day-to-day work. AYSP will make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants with disabilities to participate in the interview process upon request. For more information, please contact us at [e-mail].

We thank all candidates for applying; however, only candidates being considered will be contacted.

Individuals with these qualifications are invited to apply with their cover letter and resume to: https://secure.collage.co/jobs/aysp. This position will be posted until February 20, 2025 at 5:00 pm.