SNAP Family Worker - West

Who we are

As the need for mental health services grows, Child Development Institute (CDI) continues to be the steadfast support and leading provider of specialized mental health services for children and youth aged 0-18 and their families. All of our services are guided by a strength-based approach that incorporates the family and the community into the journey of supporting children and youth.

Trusted with the mental well‑being of our community's most sensitive members, infants and children, all of our programming is backed by rigorous research. Science is the backbone which informs our work as we evolve alongside the needs of our community.

We are committed to providing services that are respectful of racial, cultural, religious, ethnic and linguistic diversity, as well as sexual orientation, age, gender and family differences. All our services are delivered by a deeply caring and compassionate team that guides children, youth and families along a mental health journey in a safe, respectful and welcoming space.

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 West team, 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 are

You 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.

What's in it for you

Profound purpose. You want to play a critical role in developing a treatment plan, drawing on your insights, the input of an interdisciplinary team, and our proven methodologies. You want to be the steady hand and the calming presence, someone who is a champion for the well‑being of clients and can bring forward their perspectives, introduce clarity, observe behaviour and identify interventions.

Growth as a Family Worker and as a compassionate human. This is an exciting opportunity to build a solid foundation for a career in social work. You want to expand your knowledge, working under guidance and supervision to execute evidence‑based practices and methodologies. This is an opportunity to rapidly increase your skills with training to provide counselling, a structure to follow, and guidance on ensuring families benefit from the solutions and programming you are offering.

You want to increase your impact in a measurable way on families from diverse backgrounds by coordinating the overall treatment plan in a multidisciplinary context.

As our new SNAP Family Worker, you will:

• Lead assessments. You will lead and actively participate in the assessment and treatment planning…