PCAS24-086 - Youth Wellness Facilitator (1 Year Contract)

At Peel CAS, our mission is to protect children and strengthen families & communities through partnership. We are currently seeking the following professional to join our team:

Job Title: Youth Wellness Facilitator
Organization: Peel Children’s Aid Society (Peel CAS)
Hub Network: Peel Youth Wellness Hub
Location: Peel Region
Hourly Grade: 10 Non-Union ($37.22 - $47.20)
Application Deadline: December 17, 2024

Please note: contract duration may be subject to change

About Peel CAS and the Peel Youth Wellness Hub:

Peel Children’s Aid Society (Peel CAS) is dedicated to the safety, well-being, and success of children, youth, and families in the Peel region. We are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion through innovative partnerships and collaborative programming.

The Peel Youth Wellness Hub, part of the Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) initiative, offers youth aged 12 to 25 a wide range of services, including mental health, addiction, primary care, housing, employment, and more. Our goal is to reduce barriers and promote youth-centered, co-developed care in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Role Overview:

The Youth Wellness Facilitator will serve as the primary point of contact for youth, families, service providers, and community members at the Peel Youth Wellness Hub. This position will support a centralized intake process, utilizing YWHO’s client management systems, and facilitate smooth transitions between services. Reporting to the Youth Wellness Hub Project Lead and working closely with the Trailblazers Youth Centre, the Facilitator will create a welcoming, inclusive, and youth-friendly space that promotes safety and developmentally appropriate support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Intake & Screening: Lead the intake process using YWHO’s client management systems and standardized screening tools.
• Youth-Centered Environment: Foster a safe, non-judgmental, and developmentally appropriate environment for youth.
• Orientation & Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for youth and families, providing orientation and assistance with the client information system.
• Service Pathways Facilitation: Ensure smooth transitions between services, such as mental health, social supports, and clinical care.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the Trailblazers Youth Centre team, Youth Advisory Council and external partners to ensure seamless access to services for youth.
• Engagement & Feedback: Actively engage youth and their families to maintain service engagement and gather feedback to improve program delivery.
• Alignment with Peel CAS and YWHO Values: Ensure all services align with Peel CAS and YWHO’s youth-centered and inclusive values.
• Continuous Learning: Participate in the YWHO Provincial Community of Practice to stay updated on best practices and innovations.
• Flexible Service Delivery: Provide services in-person, off-site, or virtually, adapting to the specific needs of youth.
• After-Hours Support: Provide after-hours support as needed to ensure comprehensive service coverage.

Qualifications:

• Education: Diploma or degree in social services, child and youth work, social work or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: At least 1 year of experience working in community-based youth mental health, addiction, or social services.
• Technology Proficiency: Experience with electronic client management systems is an asset.
• Knowledge of Resources: Strong understanding of community resources and a holistic approach to youth health and wellness.
• Health Equity Knowledge: Familiarity with anti-oppressive practices, trauma-informed care, cultural safety, Truth and Reconciliation, and 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion.
• Interpersonal & Organizational Skills: Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Relationship Building: Proven ability to build trusting relationships with youth, families, and community partners. Experience supporting meaningful participation and embracing diverse perspectives on mental health and substance use challenges.
• Youth Participation: Commitment to promoting youth involvement, inclusion, and diversity of perspectives in mental health and substance use support.
• Bilingualism: Fluency in English and French or proficiency in another language is an asset.

Hours of work:

• 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday
• Working hours may vary and applicants must be flexible to work outside of standard office hours

What We Offer:

•  Competitive salary and a generous compensation and benefits package 
• Semi-private hospitalization and prescription drugs coverage 
•  Flexible options for hybrid remote work
•  Employee Assistance Plan
•  Interactive Employee Wellness Programs
•  Extensive Training & Development opportunities
•  Introductory Webinars (WHMIS, AODA, Health and Safety)
•  Generous Pension Plan through OMERS (part-time and full-time employees are entitled to enroll)
•  Onsite Gym
•  Staff Lounge

We strongly encourage applications from candidates reflecting diverse intersectional experiences, including those from First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Black, 2SLGBTQ+, neurodiverse, and other racialized communities.

Peel Children's Aid Society (Peel CAS), in collaboration with 17 community partners, is leading the creation of a Youth Wellness Hub as part of the Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) initiative. This initiative aims to bridge service gaps in youth mental health and substance use sectors across Ontario by providing youth aged 12 to 25 with low-barrier access to a broad range of services including mental health support, primary care, education, employment, housing, and other social services. The overarching goal is to enhance youth experiences and outcomes through increased access to rapid services, consolidated care in one location, and tailored, high-quality programs co-developed with youth.

Child welfare is a rewarding career option that enables caring individuals to support the community and make a positive difference in the lives of children, youth, and families. As one of the largest CAS’s in the province, we are proud of our ongoing innovation and leadership throughout the sector. Seeing well over 10,000 families a year, Peel CAS has the lowest number of children and youth in care per capita across Canada. 99% of the work we do is with children, youth, and families in their own homes. We are also home to the Child Welfare Immigration Centre of Excellence (CWICE) which is the centralized service in Ontario that supports child welfare organizations on cases involving unresolved immigration, settlement, or border-related issues. In addition, Peel CAS offers extensive programming dedicated to youth success through our Trailblazers Youth Centre, developed and led by youth to access exceptional services and supports to thrive, belong, build life-long connections and position themselves as leaders. 

As an equal opportunity employer, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Truth and Reconciliation. We are grateful that our workplace diversity is representative of the communities that we serve and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel like they belong. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process please contact us at tkhaira@peelcas.org  

Peel Children's Aid Society is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please inform People & Culture so that we can ensure your equal participation in this process. We are aware of a scam claiming to offer employment on behalf of Peel CAS. Please note that we only contact individuals who have applied for positions posted on our website, and always conduct interviews with selected candidates. We do not contact prospective candidates via text message. Learn more about employment scams.