Job Description

ABOUT US

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Strides Toronto is a multi-service agency providing a wide range of exceptional programs and services that improve the mental, social and physical health of infants, children and youth from the pre-natal stage to age 29, and their families. With a range of community, live-in and treatment services, we build strength and resilience through equitable, accessible, client-driven services, system leadership and advocacy. We provide individual, group and family interventions that include mental health counselling, autism services, education, outreach and referral, early intervention, day treatment and community support. In its Lead Agency role, Strides Toronto collaborates with 24 publicly funded infant, child and youth mental health (ICYMH) core service providers to design and implement system-level improvements that promote access, responsive service delivery and experience, and positive mental health outcomes for young people and families across Toronto's diverse communities. To learn more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to visit our website at

www.stridestoronto.ca

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ABOUT THE ROLE

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HealthOPM is recruiting on behalf of a Toronto-based non-profit organization that operates a trauma-informed Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) live-in treatment program for high-needs youth.


The Live-In Treatment Awake Overnight Worker, AHT provides overnight supervision and support within a trauma-informed, Live-In Treatment environment for female-identified survivors of sex trafficking and/or sexual exploitation, ages 12-17 as well as completing designated household tasks, administrative duties and contributing to operational tasks as requested to support the program.


The Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Live-In Treatment program operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year and offers continuous care and supervision to youth with complex needs.

Salary range:

$40.26 to $46.88 per hour (for part-time permanent)

Benefits:

Competitive Group Health Benefits, Defined Contribution Pension plan (applicable to part-time permanent positions)


This position is represented by OPSEU local 567.

Position details

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One (1) Part-time permanent position (14 hours per week)

WHAT YOU WILL DO

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Provide guidance and support to a live-in treatment team of Child and Youth Care Practitioners, Peer Support Workers, and Integrated Care Coordinators, in adherence to established legislative/ accredited service standards, ensuring delivery of high-quality evidence-based/ evidence-informed services. Monitor employee performance and ensure appropriate training and feedback are provided in a timely way for the benefit of the employees and program operations. Ensure staffing consistently meets program, licensing and accreditation requirements for the successful delivery of high-quality anti-human trafficking and mental health services in a live in treatment program operating 24 hours/ day and 365 days/ year. Ensure all administrative requirements related to program operations are completed in a timely, accurate and effective manner. Maintain and build upon the Live in Treatment milieu services to ensure that services are provided in accordance with relevant legislation/ accreditation standards/ college requirements/ Ministry expectation and the organization's clinical standards Ensure the safety and well-being of employees and clients of the Live-in Treatment program through adherence to the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Ministry and organizational policies and procedures

THE MUST HAVES

The following education, professional memberships and knowledge are a requirement for this role:

Child and Youth Diploma or Child and Youth Work degree. Professional registration with the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care. Minimum 5 years as a Child and Youth Worker or related experience. Minimum 2 years Supervisory experience. Specialization with hard to serve youth and/or experience working in a shelter program. Displayed competencies of self-care practices, personal/professional boundaries and growth of interpersonal skills. Awareness of the role of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) in the workplace and within the community being served by the position. An understanding of anti-black racism, anti-oppressive/anti-racism perspective in the context of the social determinants of health. Ability to recognize and identify situations where incidents of imbalance of power and privilege may occur and can result in possible negative impacts.

THE NICE TO HAVES

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While not required, preference will be given to candidates with the following:

Qualified as a trainer in Crisis Intervention is an asset. Experience providing services with trauma-informed lens is preferred Experience with facilities management and live in treatment and/or shelter systems is an asset. Experience supervising and/or working in a unionized environment is an asset. Functional computer and client information system knowledge. Fluency in another language(s), including sign language.

BEFORE STARTING WITH US

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As our work puts us in direct contact with youth and vulnerable persons in our community, with health and safety as a priority,

the successful candidate must

complete or obtain the

following before commencement of their employment:

A Broad Record police check (BRC). A positive police check does not automatically disqualify an applicant for a position with Strides Toronto. The Police Check will be reviewed and evaluated for the purpose of making a decision on suitability for employment in relation to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position being filled.

HOW TO APPLY

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This recruitment is being supported by HealthOPM.


To apply, please submit your resume directly to HealthOPM using the link below: https://healthopm.com/find-work/


Select: Find Work Permanent Placement


Applications submitted through this HealthOPM link are reviewed and pre-screened before being forwarded to the hiring team.

EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

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Strides Toronto is an equal opportunity employer. We benefit from diversity of lived experiences in the workplace and encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Strides Toronto is a participant in the Government of Canada's 50-30 Challenge, a program which challenges organizations to improve access for women and/or non-binary people and other equity-deserving groups, including those identifying as: racialized, Black, and/or people of colour, people with disabilities (including invisible and episodic disabilities), 2SLGBTQ+ and/or gender and sexually diverse individuals, and Aboriginal and/or Indigenous Peoples to increase the representation and inclusion of diverse groups within their workplace.


In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Strides Toronto's own policies, requests for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.


This Anti-Human Trafficking Live-in Treatment program will provide 24/7 care to girls who have experienced gender-based violence and sexual exploitation, as such this position will prioritize applicants who identify as women or non-binary.


This posting is made in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code and specifically Section 24(1) of the Code.


We thank all applicants however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.