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About YOU You are passionate about enhancing the lives of and relationships of young children (birth to age 8) and their families. Driven and dedicated, you view your work as more than just a job, taking personal ownership and responsibility for achieving objectives on time. Your enthusiasm for helping others and your relentless commitment to making a difference make you a perfect fit for our team. Your dedication to ongoing professional development makes you excited to be part of an organization that encourages you to grow. Your desire to work in a supportive and diverse community, coupled with your commitment to high-quality care, ensures that you will excel as a ROCK Therapist. About ROCKROCK (Reach Out Centre for Kids) is recognized as the number one non-profit employer of choice, leading the way in providing mental health services to children, youth, and families in the Halton region. We are an accredited organization with exemplary standings from Accreditation Canada, reflecting our commitment to high-quality care. Our dynamic and collaborative team is dedicated to achieving our mission and vision, fostering a positive and inclusive environment that mirrors the diversity of the community we serve. At ROCK, we offer various professional development opportunities, company events, and a supportive culture that encourages innovation and growth.ROCK is site certified in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) a developmentally sensitive, neurobiology-informed approach to clinical problem solving. Our hybrid work model provides flexibility, combining on-site and virtual environments, to best meet the needs of our staff and clients. Join us in making a meaningful impact in mental health care. The ROLE As a ROCK Therapist (birth to age 8), you will focus on early assessment, intervention, risk identification, caregiver support, and skills development for infants and young children up to age 8 and their families. In this permanent full-time role (35 hours per week), you will report to the Clinical Manager and deliver services using a family centered and developmentally informed approach. Your passion for therapeutic intervention, skills development, and psycho-education will drive your work in individual, family, and group settings. Additionally, you will contribute to program development, supervise students, ensure accurate documentation, and uphold client safety standards. Who we’re looking for: Education<ul><li>A relevant master’s degree from a recognized university.</li><li>Registration with an accrediting professional body is required (i.e. College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, College of Psychologists of Ontario, or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario).</li><li>Certification in Infant Mental Health and/or training in infant and child development is preferred </li></ul>Experience<ul><li>A minimum of three years clinical experience working with infants, young children and their families</li><li>Relevant knowledge and skill in the assessment and treatment of children, youth, and families that are encountering mental health issues.</li><li>practice or training in one or more of the following skill areas:<ul><li>Providing group treatment OR facilitating parent events.</li><li>CBT, and/or trauma assessment skills.</li><li>Working across the age continuum using clinical frames, such as systemic family therapy, attachment, and developmental lenses.</li></ul></li><li>Proficient in the use of technology as required of the position, including working in a virtual environment with MAC OS operating systems experience preferred.</li><li>Current (within three months) criminal reference check with vulnerable sector search.</li></ul> What will help you succeed: <ul><li>Strong interpersonal and interviewing skills.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to apply relevant knowledge and training to the assessment and treatment of children and their families.</li><li>The ability to speak a second language is highly valued.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills.</li></ul> Our rewards ROCK, join our team and ENJOY: 🕒 Flexibility: plan your schedule to harmonize with your life 🌴 Recharge: starting with paid time off, 4 weeks’ vacation with 2 additional float days to help rejuvenate and bring your best self to work, and 2 additional ROCK holidays in addition to statutory holidays 📖 Learning: Professional development assistance, investing in your growth🍼 Parenthood: supporting new parents, and offering a Parental Top Up💸 Savings: matching your RRSP starting at 6%, helping you meet your financial goals🍎 Wellness: Health Care Spending Account for your needs and discounted Good life memberships ROCK is committed to fostering a positive and progressive workforce reflecting the community we serve and promoting diversity at all levels in a dynamic and inclusive environment. We provide equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and ROCK’s Accommodation Policy.If you are invited to participate in the interview process and require accommodation for the interview, we ask that you provide your accommodation request as soon as reasonably practicable. Please be advised that you may be requested to provide verifiable supporting information, such as medical or other documentation depending upon the type of Code-protected accommodation, to Human Resources to ensure that appropriate accommodation is provided to you throughout the hiring process. ROCK treats all accommodation requests confidentially.Please note that ROCK positions are currently working in an on-site and virtual hybrid model. Positions are located in the Halton Region and travel between sites may be required.

Reach Out Centre for Kids (ROCK)

Therapist

Are you over the age of 18 and interested in making a positive impact in the Halton community? &nbsp;Do your friends and family tell you that you're great with children and youth? &nbsp;Why not consider sharing your spare time, skills and laughter with a child or youth in need in your community? &nbsp;Our volunteers act as positive role models to children and youth of all ages throughout Halton. &nbsp; In as little as a few hours a month, you can make a significant difference in the life of a child or youth. &nbsp;Halton CAS is dedicated to developing mentorship relationships that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, and we encourage applications from all diverse groups. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Role •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To be a friend and good role model for a child or youth in care. Friendships and trust are formed, and positive social skills,&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; confidence and self-esteem are instilled.Time Commitment •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Time is dependent on the requirements of each child or youth and what time you have available to commit. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Approximately once a week and a minimum one-year commitment is required.Major Responsibilities •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To provide positive and supportive communication between yourself and the child or youth, leading by example. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To report activities and progress to the child or youth’s worker. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Be attentive to the needs and interests of the child or youth. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Take ownership for the goals and direction provided by Halton CAS/worker. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adhere to the guidelines of the Halton CAS Code of Conduct.Requirements/Qualifications •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Listening skills, friendly, non-judgmental, caring, experience in relating to children, youth, and families. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Good time management and organization skills. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Be fully vaccinated and provide receipt. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vulnerable Sector Screening. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Driver’s Abstract. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Patience, sense of humour and a caring personality.<ul><li>Over the age of 18</li></ul>Benefits •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Establish a new meaningful connection with a child or youth in your community. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foster growth and development.&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Facilitate life skills development in a child or youth within your community.You Are . . . •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A team player who possesses leadership qualities. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Enthusiastic and energetic. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reliable and punctual. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Motivated. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accountable. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Outgoing and enjoy meeting new people. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Conscientious.Team Support •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supervisor of Volunteer Services •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Child or youth’s worker •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Volunteer Services Team AssistantContact Clara Costa, Supervisor of Volunteer Services @ <a href="mailto:ccosta@haltoncas.ca" target="_blank">ccosta@haltoncas.ca</a> to apply or if you have any questions.

Halton Children's Aid Society

In- Person Volunteer Mentor

Are you entrepreneurial, client-focused and committed to teamwork and excellence? Do you enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds? If you want to work for a recognized leader in career and workforce development, then consider a career with Centre for Skills Development!Headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, with locations in Oakville, Milton and Clarkson, Centre for Skills delivers high caliber employment services, language training &amp; settlement services, skilled trades training and literacy upgrading. Providing people with opportunities to build a better future and making a positive impact on peoples’ lives is integral to the business of Centre for Skills.For more information, visit: centreforskills.caJob Number: 469 Job Title: Job Developer / Job Coach Department: Employment Services Location: Halton In Person 4 days per week and Virtual 1 day per week Schedule Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm Hours of Work: Full-time (35 hours per week) Reports To: Annual Salary:Program Coordinator $60,569.60The Job Developer/Job Coach is responsible for providing individualized services to employers and clients to achieve labour market attachment for clients who are unlikely to find work through their own self- marketing efforts. They negotiate with employers for new job opportunities that may exist or be developed (carved) based on the needs, skills and abilities of the client and individual employer needs. This role requires the ability to build strong connections with clients, for the purpose of maintaining and supporting the client post-employment to ensure job retention success.These are your responsibilities:Client Direct&nbsp; • Meet with clients and their Employment Specialist to learn about client’s needs and goals.&nbsp; • Develop strategies to achieve goals and overcome obstacles with respect to sustainable employment, including job matching and placement development.&nbsp; • Source and present career opportunities to clients that fit with their skills, abilities and employment goals.&nbsp; • Visit each individual’s workplace at least once (or more as needed) to monitor progress on-the-job, conduct follow-ups and offering coaching as needed.&nbsp; • Determine when and how to provide direct instruction and assistance to client to support job retention, and address client challenges by collaborating with Employment Specialists to connect client to appropriate services. • Participate in other activities that support client employment outcomes (such as / but not limited to: job fairs, project participation, community events, virtual workshops relevant to workforce opportunity etc.). • Collaborate with other staff to develop strategies and share leads for clients across program/service. • Collaborate with Employment Specialist to implement added supports or request client supports to reduce barriers to employment. • Where relevant provide guidance and coaching on the apprenticeship process to job seekers/employees and employers.Administrative/Accountability&nbsp; • Maintain consistent and up-to date case notes on client engagement and communication.&nbsp; • Consistently meet or exceed monthly employment/placement and activity targets.&nbsp; • Follow guidelines for file maintenance as outlined by Service System Manager guidelines and as per Centre for Skills requirements.&nbsp; • Ensure timely reporting, submitting accurate reports to track activities, supported by up-to-date case notes and in alignment with Service System Manager requirements.&nbsp; • Guide employers and clients on the completion of forms. Answer questions and ensure deadlines are met. Employer Direct • Conduct outreach to local employers to identify hiring and training needs and offer support through ES program. • Develop job opportunities and leads through proactive engagement, including emails, cold calling, and site visits • Maintain consistent outreach to expand employer partnerships.&nbsp; • Work to maintain relationships with employers over the long term.&nbsp; • Assist employer with job postings, job analysis, and labour market research.&nbsp; • Develop on-the-job training opportunities– including, job trials, and placements (subsidized and unsubsidized).&nbsp; • Visit workplaces prior to work placement start, to ensure provincially legislated workplace policies and practices are in place and assist with onboarding of new hire.&nbsp; • Providing coaching to employees and employers on ESA and OHSA.&nbsp; • Follow up with placement employee and employers to monitor and problem-solve challenges as they arise.&nbsp; • Act as liaison between employer and employee, effectively communicating, trouble shooting and problem solving.&nbsp; • Manage employer expectations and ensure program guidelines are being met.&nbsp; • Ensure Centre for Skills practices are followed when communicating expectations to employers.Marketing&nbsp; • Present to client the characteristics of employment leads, as they align to client’s preferences, and potential to contribute to the role.&nbsp; • Identify jobs to client that are likely to meet conditions, preferences, and potential of the client.&nbsp; • Develop listings of specific employers likely to have these types of jobs; develop strategy for employer outreach.&nbsp; • Translates workplace legislation and workplace policy jargon, acronyms, etc. into plain meaningful English.&nbsp; • Contact employers to present services. Develop relationship with employers for current or future hiring needs.&nbsp; • Relates the potential contributions of a client to the needs of the employer and benefits of hiring the client.&nbsp; • Observes potential jobs, overall work culture and goodness of fit for the person at the work place.&nbsp; • Assists the applicant to prepare for interviews and/or attends interview with job seeker.What you need to bring to this job: • Post-secondary degree or diploma. • Employment Outcomes Professional training; and/or relevant Career Practitioner training, counselling techniques, assessment certifications, etc. an asset. • 3+ years of highly related experience in a similar role within any of the following areas is preferred: o Job Development and employer outreach o Employment counselling or job readiness programming o Vocational rehab support, or return to work programs • Understands definition, basic values, purpose, and process of job development and job coaching.&nbsp; • Understands the principles and values of a person-centered approach, providing service through trauma informed lens.&nbsp; • Proven ability to build and maintain long-term trust relationships with employers.&nbsp; • Comfort with cold calling, delivering presentations, conducting in person or phone meetings with employers.&nbsp; • Broad-based knowledge of current labour market trends and community services relating to employment, training, job retention, mental health, disability, Ontario Works, newcomers/ESL, etc.&nbsp; • Proven ability to operate independently while demonstrating a high level of integrity and professionalism.&nbsp; • Strong organizational and time management skills; able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.&nbsp; • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.&nbsp; • Access to a reliable vehicle, possession of a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel extensively throughout Halton, Peel and surrounding areas as required up to 50% or more of the time&nbsp; • Availability to work occasional evening and/or weekend shifts as required.&nbsp; • General knowledge of workplace legislation and practices under ESA, OHSA and OHRC is considered an asset.&nbsp; • Motivational Interview techniques and ethical decision-making.&nbsp; • Highly skilled and experienced using the MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), internet search engines, and career-related software.&nbsp; • Experience in the use of databases for clients and case management, activity tracking, case noting, etc.At Centre for Skills, we offer a competitive compensation package and benefits. We value flexibility and the need to achieve a work-life balance. All employees receive above industry average time off, including vacation time, sick / wellness days and personal days. We promote and support continuous learning, providing our staff with training to develop skills, attend workshops and conferences. We are committed to supporting the growth of our staff and we take a team approach in all that we do. Contact us to learn more about why we’re sure you’ll love working at Centre for Skills!Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to: <a href="mailto:resumes@centreforskills.ca" target="_blank">resumes@centreforskills.ca</a>&nbsp;Application Deadline: Open until filled&nbsp;We thank all applicants for their interest in Centre for Skills, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Contact <a href="mailto:resumes@centreforskills.ca" target="_blank">resumes@centreforskills.ca</a> should an accommodation be required in the recruitment process.

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