Website Strides Toronto
ABOUT US
Strides Toronto is a multi-service agency providing a wide range of exceptional programs and services that improve the mental, social and physical health of infants, children and youth from the pre-natal stage to age 29, and their families. With a range of community, residential and treatment services, we build strength and resilience through equitable, accessible, client-driven services, system leadership and advocacy. We provide individual, group and family interventions that include mental health counselling, autism services, education, outreach and referral, early intervention, day treatment and community support. In its Lead Agency role, Strides Toronto collaborates with 24 publicly funded infant, child and youth mental health (ICYMH) core service providers to design and implement system-level improvements that promote access, responsive service delivery and experience, and positive mental health outcomes for young people and families across Toronto’s diverse communities. To learn more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to visit our website at www.stridestoronto.ca
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Child Therapist, Day Treatment provides evidence based and informed individual therapeutic interventions and treatment groups, that support children and families, in the daily academic and social functioning of children or youth and their families. The Child Therapist, Day Treatment provides classroom support and assist students/ children transition back into the school system.
Salary range: $58,001 to $67,543 per annum
Benefits: Competitive Group Health Benefits, Defined Contribution Pension plan
This position is represented by OPSEU local 567.
This is a full-time contract position.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
- We provide a competitive Group Health Benefits and Pension Plan.
We provide opportunities for growth and professional development.
We are committed to providing an equitable and inclusive environment where our diverse team members and clients can thrive.
We have a collaborative and supportive Senior Management Team.
We set high standards for performance, client outcomes, and implement best practices, which are demonstrated through our accreditation with the Canadian Centre for Accreditation.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
– Within a community school setting, plan, organize and implement organization adopted culturally sensitive, evidence based/ informed therapeutic programs for children and youth and their families who have behavioural, social, emotional or psychiatric needs to transition successfully back into appropriate academic settings.
– Use therapeutic crisis interventions to create and manage the physical environment and respond to volatile (potentially violent) situations to deescalate and manage the crisis.
– Document an accurate record of services provided in accordance with organizational policies and procedures, to ensure government, accreditation and professional standards are adhered to and legal accountability has been met.
– Attend transition meetings and provide transitional support as required for clients returning to the school board.
THE “MUST HAVES”
The following education, professional memberships and knowledge are a requirement for this role:
– Community College diploma in Child and Youth Work.
– 1 year of experience.
– Awareness of the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) in the workplace and within the community being served by the position.
– An understanding of anti-black racism, anti-oppressive/anti-racism perspective in the context of the social determinants of health.
– Ability to recognize and identify situations where incidents of imbalance of power and privilege may occur and can result in possible negative impacts.
THE ‘NICE TO HAVES’
While not required, preference will be given to candidates with the following:
– Functional computer and client information system knowledge.
– Fluency in another language(s), including sign language.
BEFORE STARTING WITH US
As our work puts us in direct contact with youth and vulnerable persons in our community, with health and safety as a priority, the successful candidate must complete or obtain the following before commencement of their employment:
– A Vulnerable Sector police check.
– A positive police check does not automatically disqualify an applicant for a position with Strides Toronto. The Police Check will be reviewed and evaluated for the purpose of making a decision on suitability for employment in relation to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position being filled.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your demonstrated education, certification (if applicable), working and related volunteer experience and how you meet specific requirements for this position, and any additional considerations you deem appropriate. The application deadline is November 14, 2024.
Strides Toronto is an equal opportunity employer. We benefit from diversity of lived experiences in the workplace and encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Strides Toronto is a participant in the Government of Canada’s 50-30 Challenge, a program which challenges organizations to improve access for women and/or non-binary people and other equity-deserving groups, including those identifying as: racialized, Black, and/or people of colour, people with disabilities (including invisible and episodic disabilities), 2SLGBTQ+ and/or gender and sexually diverse individuals, and Aboriginal and/or Indigenous Peoples to increase the representation and inclusion of diverse groups within their workplace.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Strides Toronto’s own policies, requests for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.
We thank all applicants however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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