Child Youth Advocate
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Job Description
Land Acknowledgement
Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre (Boost CYAC) is situated on the traditional territories of the Wendat Anishinabek Nation the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation who have been the traditional caretakers of this land for thousands of years. This land is covered by the Dish With One Spoon Treaty between the Anishinaabe Mississaugas and Haudenosaunee that bound them to share the territory and protect the land. Subsequent Indigenous Nations and Peoples Europeans and all newcomers have been invited into this treaty in the spirit of peace friendship and respect. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn work and live in the community with each other.
Organizational Overview
Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre (Boost CYAC) is a registered charity that provides a range of services to children youth and families who have experienced abuse or violence within the City of Toronto. We provide individual group family and community services that include trauma counselling advocacy and support services during child abuse investigations court support and accompaniment services and abuse and violence prevention materials and trainings. Boost CYAC is accredited by the Canadian Centre for Accreditation an independent nonprofit organization that offers accreditation specifically tailored to communitybased health and social services across Canada.
Position Description
We are looking for two 2 Child & Youth Advocates to provide support and advocacy to clients when they attend Boost CYAC for a child abuse investigation. Staff will be expected to work a combination of day 9am 5pm) and evening 12pm8pm) shifts on a weekly rotating schedule.
This is not a clinical or therapy based role; however staff will need a strong understanding of crisis intervention and case management. Staff will collaborate with police child protection agencies counsellors and medical professionals to provide a holistic service to the children youth and their supportive families who attend the CYAC.
Child & Youth Advocates must be comfortable working closely with onsite facility dogs and participating in specialized facility dog handler training.
Qualifications/Skills:
At Boost CYAC we are interested in finding the best candidate(s) for the job and those candidate(s) may come from various backgrounds fields and disciplines. Boost CYAC may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge skills education and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role and highlight transferrable skills and your commitment to learning as part of your application.
- A BSW or equivalent degree or diploma preferably in the field of social work child & youth care social services etc.
- A minimum of three 3 years relevant work experience preferably working directly with victims of violence abuse and trauma.
- Ability to meet the needs of a diverse client base through knowledge of and application of diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) traumainformed antioppressive antiracist and cultural competency practices.
- Understanding of the Child & Youth Advocacy Model and some experience collaborating with teams of multidisciplinary professionals (MDT) and community partners.
- Awareness of the variety of different types of trauma (e.g. sexual physical) and traumaexperiences (e.g. race and genderbased trauma) that may be experienced by children youth and families.
- Ability to respond to crisis situations screen for suicidality or other high risk concerns and develop safety plans. ASIST training is considered an asset.
- Sound knowledge of the Child Youth and Family Services Act.
- The ability to employ selfcare strategies and maintain a positive attitude in relation to potentially stressful situations.
- Excellent interpersonal written and organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple tasks and deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
- Proficient computer skills and experience with client databases and electronic health records
- Demonstrated flexibility judgement initiative confidentiality and a strong work ethic.
- Satisfactory clearance under the Vulnerable Sector Screening process.
Responsibilities:
- Provide support and education to children youth and their families who attend Boost CYAC for an investigative interview.
- Greet families upon arrival at the centre provide tour of the facilities and share information on processes and multidisciplinary team (MDT) members roles.
- Be available to families for onsite and virtual checkins to answer questions about the process as they interact with various systems (e.g. police child welfare Criminal Justice Victim Witness Assistance Program (VWAP) mental health services school housing).
- Provide crisis intervention in collaboration and consultation with the MDT when significant safety concerns and/or mental health risks are identified.
- Assist families in developing a system of support with extended family friends and community services/organization.
- Facilitate referrals to appropriate services within Boost CYAC and/or social service organizations in the community as appropriate.
- Collaborate with various members of the MDT regularly to plan consult and advocate for clients.
- Assist with intake referrals to the CYAP and Child Victim Witness Support Program as required.
Additional Information
Address
245 Eglinton Avenue East Suite 201 Toronto ON M4P 3B7
Work Schedule
Monday to Friday 35 hours per week
Rotating Shifts: 9am 5pm and 12pm 8pm
This is not a fully remote role; work from home options may be available considering service standards and operational requirements
Benefits
Health Spending Account Employee & Family Assistance Program 3 weeks vacation paid sick leave paid personal obligation days.
Boost CYAC is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the populations we serve. We encourage applications from individuals from all cultures racialized communities abilities diverse sexual and gender identities and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Boost CYAC is committed to providing accommodation in all aspects of the recruitment and hiring process under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The Manager of Human Resources will work with applicants to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation at any stage of the recruitment and hiring process.
We thank all applicants however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
