Youth Mental Health Court Worker

About this position

AYSP is a compassionate team of professionals dedicated to helping children, youth and families manage mental health and/or justice issues to realize their potential. We work from a client-centred, strength-based approach to engage all children, youth, and families 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.

Our staff 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 to ensure a high quality of service. AYSP offers flexible work arrangements and a competitive salary and benefits program.

We are currently seeking a Youth Mental Health Court Worker (YMHCW) to join our dynamic team. Ideal candidates should be passionate about serving youth and families, have superior interpersonal and open communication skills, and are vibrant, flexible, and compassionate!

In this permanent full-time, Bargaining Unit Position, incumbents are expected to:

• Establish contact and coordinate services with community-based mental health service providers for court diverted youth, who are suspected or diagnosed with mental health issues
• Complete intakes and mental health assessments, follow up and case management
• Prepare a service plan and coordinate the provision of services by collaborating with other mental health professionals and any available supports and services for youth
• Provide consultation to the Judiciary and Counsel, recommending diversion services or terms to be included in youth court orders
• Provide information and support to family members of youth with mental health concerns/issues, who are involved in the Youth Justice Court
• Prepare a service plan and coordinate the provision of services by collaborating with other mental health professionals and any available supports and services for youth
• Be able to travel to assigned court location, as requested

Individuals with the following qualifications are invited to apply with their cover letter and resume to: https://secure.collage.co/jobs/aysp on or before January 18, 2021.

• A Bachelor’s degree in social work, Master’s in social work is preferred; or bachelor’s degree in related program with additional experience in the mental health field
• A minimum of three years’ experience in the social services field and working with youth with mental health issues
• Demonstrated mental health assessment and case management skills
• Knowledge of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the Child, Youth and Family Services Act and the Mental Health Act and mental health resources available
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License, in good standing, having access to a vehicle with insurance as per agency policy
• Fluency in French or other languages is considered an asset

Salary Range: $46,461 - $55,551  

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 hr@aysp.ca.

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

Keywords: case management, family services, family therapist, youth engagement, clinician, psychotherapist social work, mental health, child and family counsellor