About the Role
The Attendance Centre Program (ACP) provides services to youth involved with the justice system, offering programming, community integration, and support for high-risk referrals. This role involves facilitating interactive programming, providing support, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to address criminogenic risk factors and assist clients in overcoming barriers.
Responsibilities
- Conducting interactive programming and facilitating to youths in a group setting.
- Facilitating programs on topics such as emotional regulation, goal setting, healthy relationships, anger management, personal/emotional wellness, life skills, social skills, moral reasoning, employment, and recreation/leisure.
- Working directly with youths, cooking meals, providing effective supports, and community service referrals.
- Working collaboratively within the team, with other service providers, and community partners.
- Liaising within a multidisciplinary team to provide a wraparound approach.
- Providing consultative support to youth and their families or caregivers.
- Performing administrative tasks including daily case note writing, statistics tracking, and case management plan report writing.
- Writing reports focusing on youth's risks, needs, responsivity, and SMART goal setting.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education from an accredited institution.
- 1-3 years' experience working with youth involved in the justice system.
- Intermediate / Standard First Aid + CPR – Level C.
- Knowledge of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).
- Safe Food Handling Certificate (Preferred).
- Valid G class Driver’s License.
- A clear Police Check with vulnerable sector screening is required at the applicant's cost.
- Proficiency in both official languages of Canada or another secondary language is an asset.
Skills
- Working with youth from diverse populations.
- Demonstrating initiative.
- Adaptability.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Working independently as well as within a team.
- Good time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work with youth in a case management role.
- Strong advocacy skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication techniques.
- Knowledge of the Youth Criminal Justice System, court system and service navigation.
- Extensive knowledge of Trauma Informed Care, Restorative Practices, Intergenerational Trauma, Strengths Based, Behaviour Management and Risk Management.
Location
- 405 Dundas St.
- Travel within the community
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-3 years
Education Level
- Post secondary education
Benefits
- Employer paid benefits package
- 3 weeks paid vacation
- Paid Personal days
- Employer RRSP contributions
- Wage grid includes annual wage progression
- Professional development funds
About the Company
- SLCS values a diverse workforce to achieve our mission.
- We encourage applications from racialized communities, First Nations, Inuit, Métis, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities or chronic illnesses, diverse faith communities, and those with varied lived experiences.
Equal Opportunity
- We adhere to the French Language Services Act and are committed to equity, diversity, and an inclusive, barrier-free workplace under the AODA.
- Accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.
- If accommodation is needed during recruitment, please inform the HR department.
