Youth Mental Health Court Worker / Intersections Worker

POSITION SUMMARY

The
Youth Mental Health Court Worker and Intersections Program Worker is a dual
role position. The successful candidate will manage both programs constituting
one full-time position.

Youth
Mental Health Court Worker (YMHCW) 0.5 position:

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Provide programs and
services to address the issues and supports of young persons, 12 to 17 years of
age with mental health and/or behavioural needs who are in the youth justice
system in partnership with the court.

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Facilitate the diversion
of youth with mental health needs away from the courts and develop linkages
with appropriate programming/supports in the community.

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Establish a partnership
with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and community-based child and
youth mental health service providers to enhance opportunities to divert youth
with mental health needs from the formal justice and acute care systems. 

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Reduce barriers to youth
accessing necessary mental health and ancillary services.

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The YMHCW conducts
intake, assessments, and case management; advocates for clients; develops
community awareness and support; consults and shares information with community
partners; and prepares and presents related reports. 

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She/he provides client
services in both official languages.

Intersections
Program Worker (ISP) 0.5 position:

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Intersections is a voluntary, early intervention
program that helps children and youth between the ages of 8 and 18 years who
have encountered police. They are referred by police services to access
appropriate mental health, developmental and addiction services to improve
their well-being and reduce their risk of formal justice system involvement.

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The Intersections Program Worker is responsible for
screening and assessment of these children and youth and integrating them into
existing services using a child and family-centred, strength-based and
goal-oriented approach. 

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The Intersections Program Worker maintains supportive
relationships with the child/youth as well as their family/guardian to connect
with and navigate services with them. 

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She/he provides client services in both official
languages.  

REQUIREMENTS

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College diploma or higher post-secondary education in Social Work or
related field.

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Advanced training in Mental Health and behavioural needs.

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Ability to meet language requirements according to the French Language
Services provisions for this service.

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Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with family members, support
networks, team members, the community and other mental health service
providers.

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Ability to negotiate and communicate effectively within the program as
well as with ministry staff, other agencies, and community-based professionals
as well as the capacity to represent the YMHCW program in Court.

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Experience working with clients who are struggling with substance use,
mental and spiritual wellness, poverty, and homelessness. 

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Trained in Positive Parenting Program (Triple P).

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Ability to function independently.

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Broad knowledge of community resources; working knowledge of relevant
legislation, agency policies, procedures, and guidelines, particularly the
justice and mental health systems.

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Ability to maintain professionalism in the face of adversity or hostile
interactions. 

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Competence in making and implementing decisions.

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Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills.

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Effective communication skills including the ability to write clear
concise reports.

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Working knowledge of MS Office and program management software.

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Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check.

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Valid driver’s licence and own automobile insurance