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FAMILY &amp; CHILD WORKER (BILINGUAL)A&nbsp;Frenchversion&nbsp;follows&nbsp;below&nbsp;/&nbsp;Une&nbsp;version&nbsp;françaisesuit&nbsp;ci-dessousReports to: Program Manager Job Type: Full-time (35 hours per week) Pay Scale: $30.00–$34.00 Location: Ottawa Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Number of Positions: 1ABOUT YOUYou are a compassionate and resourceful individual dedicated to supporting racialized children, individuals and families in overcoming barriers and building resilience. You believe in the power of evidence-based, culturally responsive interventions, and are committed to fostering a supportive environment where racialized children, individuals and families can thrive and feel safe. Systems knowledge, empathy, safety and a collaborative spirit should be the hallmarks of your approach, as you support racialized families, individuals and children navigate their unique journeys toward positive change.ABOUT THE ROLEThe Child &amp; Family Worker plays a key role in supporting children, individuals, and families through BWCS’s Mental Health &amp; Wellness programs. In this role, you will provide assessments, emotional and behavioural support, case management, counselling, advocacy, and group facilitation.&nbsp;You will work with families to identify strengths, clarify needs, build goals, and explore pathways toward improved emotional wellness, stability, and connectedness. Your work will include supporting clients experiencing social, emotional, behavioural, or systemic challenges, and helping them navigate community, school, health, and social service systems.&nbsp;You will provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed support that promotes safety, empowerment, and positive change. You will adapt your approach to meet clients where they are and ensure services are accessible, affirming, and responsive to the unique needs of Black and racialized families.ABOUT WHO WE SUPPORTBritannia Woods Community Services (BWCS) is dedicated to ensuring that residents in the city of Ottawa, in the Britannia Woods neighborhood, and surrounding areas have access to the mental health &amp; wellness, social, educational, food security, and recreational supports necessary for optimal well-being.ABOUT DIVERSITY AT BWCSAt BWCS, we actively cultivate an inclusive and equitable environment where diversity thrives. Our services and staff reflect the varied cultures, languages, and lived experiences of our community. We are committed to ensuring that every individual and family receives informed, sensitive, safe, respectful, and timely support, and that all members of our team feel valued and empowered.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Assesses and identify children, individuals and their family strengths and needs, according to program goals.</li><li>Construct support maps and explore goals in conjunction with family/individual/children needs.</li><li>Provide case management and resource navigation support for families, individuals, and children.</li><li>Provide group facilitation and programming support for families, individuals, and children.</li><li>Provide crisis counselling and mediation support to families, individuals, and children.</li><li>Act as an advocate within academic &amp; child welfare systems.</li><li>Support clients in navigating societal social systems / health systems.</li><li>Provide mentorship/sponsorship support.</li><li>Follow program guidelines regarding confidentiality, case notes, reports, record keeping etc.</li><li>Carries out discharge planning and service evaluation with families, individuals and children.</li><li>Actively participates and makes use of ongoing clinical supervision.</li><li>Work flexible hours to meet the needs of clients — including some evenings.</li><li>Liaise, consult, and collaborate with community stakeholders and make appropriate use of community resources.</li><li>Implement SNAP therapeutic model guided by CBT framework and incorporate additional therapeutic modalities as required.</li><li>Assumes other responsibilities as assigned from Mental Health &amp; Counselling Director.</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Social Service worker or a degree in counselling or other related social sciences.</li><li>Must be a member in good standing with a regulated professional college (i.e., CRPO, OCSWSSW).</li><li>Knowledge and experience working with Black and racialized families, individuals, and children.</li><li>Knowledge and experience working with families, individuals and children who coexist with hardships related to poverty, discrimination, and other societal inequities.</li><li>A minimum of 2–3 years’ professional experience working with Black and racialized families, individuals and children with concerns related to mental health and other emotional/behavioral concerns.</li><li>Lived experience of Black/other racialized communities in Ottawa is an asset.</li><li>Experience with developing and facilitating group programming focusing on mental and emotional health and other emotional/behavioral barriers.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills; strong oral and documentation skills.</li><li>Bilingualism is an asset (English, French, Somali, Arabic, etc.).</li><li>Strong computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other databases.</li><li>A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is mandatory.</li></ul>WHAT WE OFFERBWCS is a vibrant workplace offering opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment. As part of our team, you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families, helping them access vital resources and achieve positive outcomes. If you are committed to equity, innovation, and culturally responsive care, we invite you to join our mission to create healthier, more resilient communities.APPLICATION PROCESSWe are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all interested candidates to submit a detailed resume and cover letter by email to <a href="mailto:careers@britanniawoods.com" target="_blank">careers@britanniawoods.com</a>. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.If you require accessibility accommodation during this process, please email <a href="mailto:careers@britanniawoods.com" target="_blank">careers@britanniawoods.com</a> and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.FrançaiseTRAVAILLEUR·SE AUPRES DES ENFANTS ET DES FAMILLES (BILINGUE)Relève de : Gestionnaire de programme Type de poste : Temps plein (35 h/semaine) Échelle salariale : 30,00 $ – 34,00 $ Lieu : Ottawa Date limite : Les candidatures seront acceptées jusqu’à ce que le poste soit pourvu Nombre de postes : 1À PROPOS DE VOUSVous êtes une personne compatissante et ingénieuse, dévouée à soutenir les enfants, les individus et les familles racialisés dans le dépassement des obstacles et le développement de leur résilience. Vous croyez au pouvoir des interventions fondées sur des données probantes et culturellement adaptées, et vous vous engagez à favoriser un environnement de soutien où les enfants, les individus et les familles racialisés peuvent s’épanouir et se sentir en sécurité. La connaissance des systèmes, l’empathie, la sécurité et un esprit de collaboration doivent être les caractéristiques de votre approche, alors que vous accompagnez les familles, individus et enfants racialisés dans leur cheminement unique vers un changement positif.À PROPOS DU POSTEL’Intervenant(e) auprès des enfants et des familles joue un rôle clé dans la prestation des programmes de santé mentale et de bien-être de BWCS. Dans ce poste, vous offrirez des évaluations, du soutien émotionnel et comportemental, de la gestion de cas, du counseling, du plaidoyer et de l’animation de groupes.Vous travaillerez avec les familles pour identifier leurs forces, clarifier leurs besoins, établir des objectifs et explorer des avenues vers un mieux-être émotionnel, une plus grande stabilité et des relations renforcées. Vous soutiendrez les personnes confrontées à des défis sociaux, émotionnels, comportementaux ou systémiques et les aiderez à naviguer dans les systèmes communautaires, scolaires, sociaux et de santé.&nbsp;Vous offrirez un soutien culturellement adapté et informé par les traumatismes, favorisant la sécurité, l’autonomisation et le changement positif. Ce rôle exige du professionnalisme, de la flexibilité, des limites claires et la capacité de bâtir des relations de confiance dans divers milieux communautaires, tout en veillant à rendre les services accessibles, sécuritaires et adaptés aux besoins uniques des familles noires et racialisées.À QUI NOUS OFFRONS NOTRE SOUTIENBWCS s’engage à garantir que les résidents de la ville d’Ottawa, du quartier Britannia Woods et des environs aient accès aux services nécessaires à leur bien-être : santé mentale, bien-être, soutien social, éducation, sécurité alimentaire et loisirs.À PROPOS DE LA DIVERSITÉ À BWCSChez BWCS, nous cultivons activement un environnement inclusif et équitable où la diversité s’épanouit. Nos services et notre personnel reflètent les diverses cultures, langues et expériences vécues de notre communauté. Nous nous engageons à ce que chaque individu et famille bénéficie d’un soutien informé, sensible, sécuritaire, respectueux et opportun, et à ce que tous les membres de notre équipe se sentent valorisés et autonomisés.RESPONSABILITÉS PRINCIPALES<ul><li>Évaluer et identifier les forces et besoins des enfants, individus et familles selon les objectifs du programme</li><li>Élaborer des plans de soutien et explorer des objectifs en collaboration avec les familles, individus et enfants</li><li>Offrir de la gestion de cas et du soutien à la navigation des ressources</li><li>Animer et soutenir des programmes de groupes pour enfants, individus et familles</li><li>Offrir du counseling de crise et du soutien à la médiation</li><li>Agir comme défenseur dans les systèmes scolaires, communautaires et de protection de l’enfance</li><li>Soutenir les clients dans la navigation des systèmes sociaux, communautaires et de santé</li><li>Offrir du mentorat et du parrainage</li><li>Respecter les lignes directrices du programme (confidentialité, notes de cas, rapports, tenue de dossiers)</li><li>Effectuer la planification de fin de service et l’évaluation</li><li>Participer activement à la supervision clinique continue</li><li>Travailler selon un horaire flexible, incluant certaines soirées</li><li>Collaborer avec les intervenants communautaires et utiliser efficacement les ressources disponibles</li><li>Mettre en œuvre le modèle thérapeutique SNAP basé sur le cadre TCC et intégrer d’autres approches thérapeutiques au besoin</li><li>Effectuer toutes autres tâches assignées par la direction de la Santé mentale et du Counseling</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Baccalauréat en travail social (B.T.S.), intervenant en services sociaux, ou diplôme en counseling ou dans d’autres sciences sociales connexes.</li><li>Être membre en règle d’un ordre professionnel réglementé (CRPO, OCSWSSW)</li><li>Connaissance et expérience auprès des familles noires et racialisées</li><li>Connaissance des défis liés à la pauvreté, la discrimination, les barrières systémiques et les inégalités sociales</li><li>Minimum de 2 à 3 ans d’expérience professionnelle auprès d’enfants et familles ayant des préoccupations liées au comportement, à l’émotionnel ou à la santé mentale</li><li>Expérience en développement et animation de programmes de groupe axés sur le bien-être mental et émotionnel</li><li>Compétences interpersonnelles exceptionnelles; solides aptitudes en communication orale et écrite</li><li>Bilinguisme un atout (anglais, français, somali, arabe, etc.)</li><li>Maîtrise de MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) et d’autres bases de données</li><li>Permis de conduire valide et accès à un véhicule obligatoire</li><li>Expérience vécue au sein de communautés noires ou racialisées considérée comme un atout</li></ul>CE QUE NOUS OFFRONSBWCS offre un milieu de travail dynamique avec de nombreuses possibilités de développement professionnel dans un environnement de soutien. En tant que membre de l’équipe, vous aurez un impact significatif sur le bien-être des enfants et des familles en les aidant à accéder aux ressources essentielles et à obtenir des résultats positifs. Si vous êtes engagé envers l’équité, l’innovation et des pratiques culturellement adaptées, nous vous invitons à joindre notre mission visant à bâtir des communautés plus résilientes et en meilleure santé.PROCESSUS DE CANDIDATURENous sommes un employeur garantissant l’égalité des chances. Les personnes intéressées sont invitées à soumettre un CV détaillé et une lettre de motivation par courriel à&nbsp;<a href="mailto:careers@britanniawoods.com" target="_blank">careers@britanniawoods.com</a>. Nous remercions tous les candidats de leur intérêt; toutefois, seules les personnes sélectionnées pour une entrevue seront contactées.Si vous nécessitez des mesures d’adaptation durant le processus, veuillez écrire à&nbsp;<a href="mailto:careers@britanniawoods.com" target="_blank">careers@britanniawoods.com</a> et nous veillerons à répondre à vos besoins.

Britannia Woods Community House

Child & Family Worker

John Howard Society of Toronto is looking for ReliefResidential Support Workers to join our team!Position: Residential Support WorkerProgram: Crossroads Program and/or Donald G. Evans ResidencesFunction:&nbsp;The role is to provide day to day counselling support to client residing in JHST’s &nbsp;two (2) Community Residential Facilities (CRFs), otherwise known as Halfway Houses. The Crossroads Program and Donald G. Evans Residence (DGER) are community residential facilities for federally sentenced adult males on a supervised release from a federal institution. The paramount goal of these programs is to increase public safety by assisting with the successful reintegration of these clients. Staff work in collaboration with Correctional Services Canada (CSC) to effectively manage risk by addressing “need areas” that assist client’s stabilization in the community and lead productive pro-social lives.Schedule: Part-Time/Relief– Hours/Days may vary depending on needs of the program. (MUST be available to work all shifts weekends, stat holidays, overnights, days, and afternoons - as this is a mandatory requirement of the relief position.)Salary: $22.66 per hour (Salary Grade 2); shift premiums for evenings, overnights and weekendsReports to: Team Leader, Residential Services (or designate) Responsibilities:1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Be familiar with all relevant client information including Parole Board Canada conditions, offence pattern, risk/needs factors and family concerns and ensure clients are compliant with program conditions. 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Make appropriate decisions based upon the above information, in compliance with Society policies and procedures, particularly around confidentiality and health and safety. 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Respond to client needs during shift 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Monitor and maintain all established program procedures and policies. 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Respond to all fire safety and security issues during shift. This includes crisis management. 6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Complete incidence occurrence reports, as required per JHST policy and procedure 7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Perform program maintenance during shift. 8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Document all significant contact with clients, using the client daily logs, the log book or an incident report as the situation dictates. 9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Input relevant information into the Client database. 10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Medication administration, as required. 11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Develop interpersonal relationships with the clients in order to assist in the attainment of the clients’ goals, while maintaining professional boundaries. 12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assume the responsibility for a limited case load at the discretion of the Team Lead. 13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assist in the auditing of agency/ contractual standards. 14.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assist in review and revision of agency policy and procedures, program rules etc. 15.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Perform administrative tasks (filing, word processing, photocopying etc.) 16.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Remain awake, alert and attentive to client needs at all times when on shift. 17.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Perform other duties or assignment as directed by the Team Leaders of residential services. 18.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Understanding of risk management and the four principles of effective intervention- risk, need, responsivity, professional discretion 19.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deliver services in a way that reflects the racial, cultural, linguistic and gender specific needs of the community being served. 20.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to understand and apply principles of Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression Framework to interactionsQualifications:1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Community College Diploma, University Degree and/or combination of related experience 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Knowledge of community resources 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to maintain professional boundaries 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to work well with others and part of a team 6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience with de-escalation techniques 7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Up-to-date First Aid/CPR 8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance through the federal government’s Contract Security Program.This position will be covered under the Collective agreement between John Howard Society of Toronto and SEIU Healthcare. The John Howard Society is an equal opportunity employer and a United Way anchor agency. If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources.&nbsp;Please submit all cover letters and resumes by email to <a href="mailto:crf@jhst.ca" target="_blank">crf@jhst.ca</a>. Be sure to indicate the position in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed as they are received; early applications are encouraged.*Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you.* &nbsp;

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