TPYS - Youth Mental Health Court Worker (YPS)

• Incorporate into your work a traumainformed strengthsbased relationshipbased philosophy of care and a belief in the resilience of youth.
• Complete criminogenic risk needs assessments and mental health screening and assessments if applicable.
• Provide assessment and brief counselling as indicated while promoting and integrating youth and family engagement.
• Promote an environment of inclusion that promotes equity and respects diversity.
• Collaborate within the multidisciplinary team to provide service to youth and their families.
• Lead the development of service/treatment plans for youth.
• Oversee the maintenance of client files to ensure integrity of clinical information.
• Ensure that client records are maintained as per agency standards and in accordance with privacy policies and legislation.
• Ensure that administrative duties are completed within required timeframes.
• Effectively utilize communication systems to convey client and program related information.
• Represent the Agency in a professional manner when dealing with families external professionals general public and community partners.
• Participate actively in team meetings.
• Participate in ongoing training and supervision sessions on a regular basis.
• Participate in all mandatory training provided by the Agency.
• Work in accordance with all policies and procedures of the Agency.
• Identify opportunities and make recommendations regarding the clinical and counselling services systems policies and procedures.

• Masters degree in Social Work Clinical Psychology or Counselling.
• Minimum 3 years (preferably postgraduate) working with adolescents preferably in the youth justice system.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience providing evidence informed interventions with youth with acute mental health and substance abuse issues (traumainformed philosophy of service)
• Strong clinical assessment skills and brief counselling skills.
• Knowledge of mental health diagnosis and effective treatments.
• Demonstrated ability to work from and implement a strengthsbased relationshipbased approach.
• Understanding of the YCJA and complex criminogenic risks and needs facing young people involved in the court.
• Sensitivity to and ability to work with a diverse client and staff group.
• Capacity to develop and nurture strong working relationships within the youth justice system and community.
• Previous experience working in the youth justice system and/or childrens mental health system.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to resolve issues with supervisors and coworkers in a manner that is respectful and cooperative in accordance with the agency culture and philosophy
• Ability to exercise professionalism and sound judgement in conflictual and crisis situations
• Strong case management administrative and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of relevant community resources and strong networking skills
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Valid First Aid/CPR certification; completion of required crisis intervention training
• Registration and good standing with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and/or College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

• Appreciation of the importance of engaging youth and families from a strengthbased relationshipbased approach.
• Sensitivity to and ability to work with a diverse client and staff group.
• Ability to demonstrate an antioppression approach to practice and work from a clientcentered antiracism harm reduction and trauma informed approach is required.
• Demonstrate knowledge of issues affecting marginalized communities policies legislation programs and other issues related to scope of practice and social determinants of health.
• Experience working with diverse and marginalized communities including ethnocultural and religious groups LGBTQSS youth and youth adults those impacted by poverty and those involved in youth justice.

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