Wraparound Outreach Worker

About this position

Job Location:                 Brantford-643 Park Road North Location

Program:                      Wraparound for Complex Needs

Job Type:                             Full time contract, February to the end of August 2025

Salary:                                   Band 4, Step 1- $54,320 per annum, (Biweekly will be based off on this amount)

Number of Positions:          1

Start Date:                          ASAP

Contract End date:         August 2025 

Posting Date:              January 23, 2025

Reports To:                     Program Manager

Application Deadline:    Until filled

Position Summary: 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES may include but are not limited to:

1. Providing Intensive home, school and community based treatment intervention for children & youth and their families in Brantford, and Brant County (ages 0 – 18) identified with a dual diagnosis of mental health needs and a developmental diagnosis.

2. Service collaboration in developing individualized goal-focused treatment plans.

3. Provide consultation, support and training to families, schools and other agencies

4. Must be able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the families.  Shifts are generally 12pm-8pm however there is room for flexibility to best meet the needs of the families. This could include morning support and some weekend support.

5. Participation in family sessions, group work.

6. Implement client focused activities, responsive to the needs of clients

7. Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job (written/verbal/implied)

8. Participating/Facilitating as appropriate case conferences, staff meetings, team meetings, etc

9. Being accessible and accountable to the team members and to participate in regular supervision processes

10. Maintaining all records and reports as required by Centre’s policies and procedures

 Qualifications:

1. Must have Child & Youth Worker (CYW) diploma, or degree/diploma in related field

2. Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a related field and experience working with children/youth with complex needs.

3. Experience working with families.

4. A demonstrated ability to work from a strength-based, collaborative perspective with clients and families with complex needs, including developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, depression and self- harm, etc.

5. Implement client focused activities, responsive to the needs of clients

6. Sound knowledge and/or experience in the mental health field and an ability to manage the emotional and behavioural needs of clients

7. Demonstrated confidence, self- direction and sound judgement.

8. Strong ability to communicate concise, accurate information in verbal and written reporting

9. Participation in family sessions, group work, including evening and weekend hours

10. Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of job (written/verbal/implied)

11. NVCI and ASIST certification an asset

12. Current Police Check, including vulnerable screening

13. Knowledge of DBT, CBT and other treatment modalities are an asset

14. Valid First Aid and CPR (an asset)

15. Strong organizational, problem solving and decision making skills

16. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team

17. Ability to work flexible hours

18. Computer skills and knowledge of how to navigate different social media platforms

19. French as Second language is an asset

20. Valid driver’s license and daily use of a reliable vehicle with the ability to transport clients is a requirement