Family Reconnect Worker

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Family Reconnect Worker (bring youth and families together again)

Tentative hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

Job Type: Full-time Permanent Position, with a Benefit Package after probation

Salary: $44,646 per year

Reports to: Manager of Operations

To Apply: Please email

oneROOF Youth Services is a multi-service agency for youth (12-25) experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in the Waterloo Region. Our services include meeting basic needs, outreach, street-to-housing support services, family reconnect support, mental health, and addictions support/services, providing harm reduction supplies, daytime services, food hampers, and emergency shelter.

Job Skills, Duties & Responsibilities:

Develop Intensive Case Management Plans for youth

Function as a trustee coordinator for youth

Develop/adopt a Family Assessment Tool

Assess extended family members as suitable family re-connect options

Organize, lead, and facilitate meetings with individual family members, youth, and family groups

Develop relationships with family members and

Follow up regularly to ensure integration/reintegration into the family unit is continuing

Formalize discharge plans for each youth

Increase youth community engagement

Build self-esteem and self-efficacy in youth

Increase life skills development

Utilize the YAP Tool with youth and make appropriate referrals

Link youth to necessary internal and external resources

Support youth in finding suitable alternative housing

Attend staff meetings, supervisory meetings, and case management meetings

Assist youth in identifying and progressing towards their goals

Maintain client files and statistics

Build rapport with clients accessing the drop-in

Track and document emerging trends in youth homelessness

Research best practices regarding programs for homeless and high-risk youth

Ensure policies and procedures are adhered to

Attendance/participation at oneROOF events and fundraising activities

Public Speaking as assigned

Other duties as assigned

Educational and Employment assets/requirements

· A relevant degree/diploma in Psychology, Social Work, or related discipline, as well as relevant work experience, is preferred

· Experience working with at-risk youth and/or vulnerable populations.

· Knowledge of community resources and local mental health, educational, and youth justice systems and services would be beneficial.

· Acknowledge base concerning child psychopathology and ability to remain current regarding empirically based best practices.

· An ability to engage and motivate youth

· Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are required

· Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team-oriented environment

· Must provide G2 Divers Licence and MTO Driver Abstract

Must have a valid First Aid and CPR certification

Must produce a recent Vulnerable Sector and Criminal Record Check

oneROOF Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all races, colours, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, gender identities, and sexual orientations

While we value every applicant’s interest in oneROOF Youth Services, only those who meet the required qualifications will be contacted for the next steps.

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