Coordinator, Diversion

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-centered, 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 Coordinator for the Peel Region, to join our dynamic Diversion Program. Ideal candidates should be passionate about serving youth and families, have superior interpersonal and open communication skills, and are flexible, and compassionate.

In this 0.5 FTE (35 hours) contract Bargaining Unit Position, incumbents are expected to:

• Provide alternative, community based responses to deal more effectively with young people in contact with the Youth Court and police and to provide services mandated by the Youth Criminal Justice Act
• Respond to referrals from Crown Attorney’s office for Extra Judicial Sanctions and Peel Regional Police for Extra Judicial Measures
• Provide information to clients, caregivers and others regarding the Extra Judicial Sanctions Program/Extra Judicial Measures Program
• Develop new and innovative program sanctions/measures to address the changing needs of the program and clients
• Provide information to clients, parents and others regarding the Extra Judicial Sanctions Program/Extra Judicial Measures Program
• Facilitate group and individual programming, as required
• Maintain professional documentation, in the form of intake, service plans, discharge summaries and/or case summaries
• Provide statistical information related to the service provided to each youth and participate in program evaluation
• Provide training to volunteers who support client and program needs
• Establish and maintain professional alliances with collateral agencies/organizations
• Work flexible hours related to the needs of the clients, evening work will be required

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 February 7, 2020.

• Undergraduate Degree or Community College diploma in a social science or related field
• Knowledge of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, Provincial Offences Act and the Extra Judicial Sanctions/Extra Judicial Measures Model
• Demonstrated ability to work with multi-need clients within the justice system and solid interviewing and assessment skills
• Must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License and provide own transportation

Salary Range: $37,185 - $46,230 (0.5 FTE)

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: youth worker, case management, youth justice, diversion, youth engagement, counsellor