SNAP Family Worker - West

Position: SNAP Family Worker - West (Contract)
Who we are Children are at the front and centre of what we do; they are the foundation of our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy. Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs. At the Child Development Institute (CDI), we are passionate about helping our communities’ most vulnerable members and their caregivers.

It motivates each of us to face what can be difficult situations while continuously finding the purest joy in play, in silence, in advice, and in the unbelievable strength and resilience of our young clients. Joining us now is a rewarding opportunity to be part of an organization that is built on a legacy of more than 100 years of helping children and families.

Recognized as a leader and model for measurement-based impact, we are client-centred, family-centred, and data-informed. We are a place where professionals grounded in mental health, care, and well-being of infants, children and youth, come together in collaboration, learning and inclusion. As a multiservice organization delivering social, emotional, and behavioural counselling services, early childhood education, learning disabilities and mental health services, and family violence services, we address the whole person from when they begin their life.

Every child and family that reaches out to us is unique, and we value and embrace their individuality. We deliver the tailored support and tools they need to build life-long skills, positive mental health, and resilience. With their trust in us, we guide children and families along a supportive journey. It is an often difficult path and simultaneously the most rewarding experience for providers, children and families.

Who we need

Stop Now And Plan (SNAP) is an evidence-based model for children ages 6-11 that provides a framework for teaching children struggling with behaviour issues and their parents effective emotional regulation, self-control and problem-solving skills. The primary goal of SNAP is to keep children in school and out of trouble by helping them make better choices "in the moment."Reporting to the Clinical Supervisor, SNAP Clinical Program, we are looking for a Family Worker to join our SNAP Program, West Toronto, for a 6-month contract, someone who wants to act as a first point of contact for families coming to us for support and services.

You will draw on our evidence-based programs, playing a pivotal role in providing clinical leadership and mental health treatment for clients and guiding the overall treatment plan in a multidisciplinary context.

Who you areYou are a BSW or MSW and eligible to register with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) or a Registered Psychotherapist ready to step into the role of a Service Coordinator for Families and Children. You want to play a central role in understanding issues causing dysfunction and recommending a treatment program. You have worked with the whole family system, including parents and caregivers, school administration and teachers, and the community, to understand how behaviours impact all aspects of a client's life.

You believe in meeting the needs of your clients in the best ways for them, tailoring and delivering programs that speak to them in ways they understand, and offering solutions that can be adopted and adapted. You are flexible in when, where and how you conduct client assessments; days or evenings, in-office, in-home or in-school, you prioritize the comfort and needs of the children you work with.

You are as comfortable sitting on the floor to engage younger clients in play as listening to a youth reluctantly share their experiences.

Please apply on the company website: https://childdevelo

Required Qualifications and Skills
The clinical knowledge. You have a Bachelors in Social Work, and you are eligible to register with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). Or, you are a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario. You have experience applying various mental health intervention modalities, working with children, youth, families, and groups in a therapeutic or clinical setting. You have proven organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills required from a successful group and therapy leader;

you uphold the confidentiality and security of client-related and agency information. You can effectively prioritize work in an environment of competing demands while achieving established benchmarks and key performance indicators (KPIs).The practical experience. You have worked with children and youth with mental health challenges. You can work in a highly distractible environment with sensitivity to the uniqueness and demands of a public service agency, handling interruptions that require constant refocusing.

You are confident in your ability to draw on your clinical background to engage in supportive…