Child and Family Wellness, Program Coordinator

Overview

CTN’s Child and Family Wellness Program supports kids and youth with disabilities and developmental needs, and their families, through wellness-focused clinical services, program development, and network-wide capacity building. CTN is an Ontario provincial government funded not-for-profit organization that offers services through contracted partners in education, health and community sectors. The network uses an electronic client record shared across partner organizations to support integrated plans of care and services.

CTN is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, Indigeneity and accessibility, and aims to reflect the communities it serves. We welcome all qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities, those who identify as Black, Indigenous or persons of colour, members of the LGBTQ2S+ communities and others. We are compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation, and accommodations are available at any stage of the recruitment process as needed.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and employee benefits package including participation in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) and vacation/leave entitlement
• An opportunity to contribute to the work of a not-for-profit organization that serves kids and youth with disabilities and developmental needs and their families
• A culture that values inclusion, collaboration, responsibility, and innovation
• The opportunity to help CTN achieve its strategic goals of putting people at the centre of what we do, striving for excellence, fostering accountability and stewardship, and transforming through equitable data-driven service innovation

What You Will Do:

CTN is looking for a permanent, full-time Child and Family Wellness, Program Coordinator who will identify and provide wellness-focused clinical services to kids and youth with disabilities and developmental needs and their families, and increase capacity within the Family Services team and the broader Network to support family wellness. This position contributes to the planning, development, delivery and continuous improvement of the Child and Family Wellness Program and reports to the Supervisor, Family Services.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver wellness-focused clinical services through in-person and/or virtual group programming for kids or youth with disabilities and developmental needs, and their families (may include non-CTN sites or evenings as required)
• Develop/share wellness resources for CTN clients, families, employees and Network Partner Agencies
• Provide opportunities for families to connect and share their experiences through clinical programming
• Expand opportunities for shared learning and capacity building related to wellness within CTN and across the network
• Provide CTN and Network support, collaboration, and capacity building related to wellness
• Build relationships with CTN clients, families, employees, Network Partner Agencies, and other external agencies
• Support and encourage family engagement and capacity building opportunities
• Identify and assess risks to the client and family, initiate links to services and supports, and collaborate to determine appropriate actions
• Liaise with external vendors as appropriate/assigned

Corporate and Network Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the CTN Leadership Team to support the work of the Network and communicate provider, family and volunteer feedback to the Supervisor, Family Services
• Participate in and lead Network committees, task forces, work groups and other forums, as assigned
• Participate in community worktables and service planning initiatives as assigned
• Implement CTN Policies and Procedures for local team operations, partner collaboration, asset management, health and safety and related operating requirements in collaboration with the Supervisor, Family Services

What We Need:

• A minimum of a three-year University Degree OR a three-year College diploma with professional designation in Social Work, or a relevant child and family focused discipline (e.g., Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist)
• Must be a current member in good…