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Position: Counsellor, Anti-Human Trafficking Outreach Worker
Reports to: Clinical Manager
Location: Sault Ste. Marie, In-Person                                                                     Status: Permanent, Full-Time

Hourly Rate: $32.11 – $38.99                                                                              Reference #: CCS-0331-01
Posting Date: March 31, 2026                                                                               Closing Date: April 7, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
JOB SUMMARY
Using a strength-based, solution-focused, anti-oppressive approach the Counsellor/Outreach Worker will engage with the community and service providers in the development of an Anti-Human Trafficking programs that targets children and youth. The Counsellor/Outreach Workers will work collaboratively with community partners to safely address the concerns of human trafficking. The incumbent(s) will focus on prevention, community development, early intervention, outreach, counselling and coordinating of services and supports. Engagement with victims, survivors, and vulnerable children, youth and caregivers will be critical to the success of this role.
The successful candidate will understand that this is not an 8:30am – 4:30pm role. Evening and weekend availability may be required to support our clients. Availability after 4:30pm on weekdays and during weekends may be required in order to meet the needs of our clients.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/REGISTRATION
 Master Social Work, MA Counselling preferred.
 Bachelor of Social Work or a BA is required.
 Diploma in Social Services an asset.
 Current registration and in good standing with regulated professional college (RSW, RP) is required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
 Two years’ experience forming therapeutic relationship with children, youth or families.
 Experience in the Anti-Human Trafficking, Violence Against Women services and/or residential youth services is preferred.
 Lived experience as a survivor is an asset.
 Demonstrated experience in community development and working with community partners.
 Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS:
 Highly developed skills in working with people that are identified as vulnerable.
 Skilled in working with community partners.
 Familiar with the Trafficking Stages of Change Model.
 Flexible, outgoing with high emotional intelligence and a develop self-care practice.

 Demonstrated cultural competence for diverse populations including LGBTQ2+ and Indigenous Communities.

 Knowledge, understanding and respect of Indigenous culture, traditions and teachings to provide culturally competent services

 Experience in addictions and harm reduction strategies.

 Skill in evidence-informed clinical interventions for children, youth and families (e.g. CBT, DBT, Emotion Focused FT, Solution Focused and Brief Narrative Therapy)

 Ability to work effectively with children, youth and families in a therapeutic, goal-oriented, strength based way  Trained in Trauma Informed Practice and the delivery of wrap around services

 Thorough knowledge of child, youth and family development (psychological, emotional, physical, social).

 High level of maturity and interpersonal skills, as well as demonstrated leadership qualities with competence in making and implementing decisions.

 Ability to work cooperatively and negotiate effectively within an interdisciplinary team, across the agency, with collateral agencies/professionals including the medical community at both a front-line and systems level.

 Thorough knowledge of mental health and addictions resources.

 Ability to write clear, concise reports.

 Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) and Crisis Intervention and Prevention (CPI) Training is an asset.

 Proficiency with computers and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, and data MIS.

 Possession of a valid Ontario Driver’s, License ability to travel within the district of Algoma and use of a personal vehicle.

 Availability to work flexible hours including evenings, occasional weekends and on call.

 Ability to provide services in both official languages (English/French) is an asset.

 Must provide a clean Criminal Records Check.

 Fully immunized.
Duties and Responsibilities; Please refer to attached job description
This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the OPSEU.
Algoma Family Services (AFS) is committed to equity in access to employment and is a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ and Gender Diverse persons, neurodiverse individuals, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Applicants that may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify HR when contacted for an interview.
PLEASE SEND YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO recruitment@algomafamilyservices.org quoting # CCS-0331-01.

Position: Child and Youth Care Practitioner – Live-in Treatment
Reports to: Supervisors, Live in Care and Community Services
Location: Sault Ste. Marie, In-Person                                                                                  Status: Temporary, Full Time ( up to 18 month contract)
Hourly Rate: $26.82 – $32.37                                                                                              Reference #: CCS-0204-01
Posting Date: February 4, 2026                                                                                           Closing Date: Open until filled.

JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Supervisors, Live-in Care and Community Services, the Child and Youth Care Practitioner (CYCP) is a key service provider to the Live-in Treatment Home. An incredibly challenging but rewarding position, the CYCP will work in collaboration with the client’s multi-disciplinary treatment/care team to implement recommendations by providing direct mental health services to clients engaged in live-in treatment services. Support may be provided to a client and their family before, during and following live-in treatment, based on site requirements, and in a variety of environments, including home, school, and community settings. CYC Practitioners are scheduled on a rotational basis which includes daytime, evenings, and overnight awake hours to support Live-in Treatment Services that operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year.
The CYCP – Live-in Treatment (LIT) will provide care to co-ed youth 12 to 16 years old presenting with acute and chronic conditions of mental health and/or substance use. This care will be provided at our eight bed Live in Treatment program on 631 Second Line West in Sault Ste. Marie. The primary role of the CYCP-LIT is to provide a safe, welcoming, inclusive, stable, and nurturing environment (therapeutic milieu) that promotes behavioural change and growth through the incorporation of traditional Indigenous approaches to well-being blended with western scientific approaches. As an integral member of the care and treatment team, the CYCPLIT will inform the initial assessment and subsequent treatment plan, through observation and engagement of the youth, documentation of the youth’s behavior, attitude, response to the LIT environment, interactions with peers, staff, and family, dietary, hygiene, and sleep habits, and response to counselling, as well as, any medication.

MINIMUM EDUCATION
• Child and Youth Care Degree or Diploma, Social Service Worker, Recreation Therapy, Community and Justice Services, or Addiction and Mental Health diploma, or diploma/degree in a relevant field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
• One (1) year of experience working with high-risk and marginalized children and youth, and families, or the equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Possess a caring, kind, and empathic approach in the engagement of children, youth, and their families in a manner that is consistent with the AFS vision and organizational values.
• Certification in CPI Nonviolent Intervention, or other crisis intervention and de-escalating training, would be considered an asset, along with the ability and maturity to act calmly in situations demanding quick assessment and immediate action.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR.
• Training in WHIMIS, Naloxone administration, Mental Health First Aid, ASIST, and cultural competence.
• Advanced knowledge of and ability to apply child and youth behavioural management approaches in a manner that promotes the client’s development of self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-worth.
• A solid understanding of the effects of abuse and neglect, separation and attachment, grief and loss, on child development.
• Demonstrate an understanding of age and developmentally appropriate behavior for children/adolescents in the home, school, and community.
• Experience working with neuro-diverse (for example, ASD or FASD diagnosis) needs children and youth.
• Ability to provide skill-building training to the client and their caregivers.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, participate in supervision; incorporate constructive feedback, attend meetings, and complete assigned paperwork with accuracy and on-time.
• Knowledge of pertinent legislation, such as: the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, Mental Health Act, Education Act, and the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with caregivers, colleagues, consultants, referral sources, service providers and education personnel.
• Proficiency with computers, specifically software, such as: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint, as well as, client information management systems.
• Ability to provide services in both official languages (English/French) is an asset.
• Possession of a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License, ability to travel, and use of a personal vehicle.
• Availability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, and on-call.
• Must provide a clean Broad Sector Check.
• Full COVID-19 vaccination.

Duties and Responsibilities; Please refer to attached job description

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the OPSEU.
Algoma Family Services (AFS) is committed to equity in access to employment and is a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ and Gender Diverse persons, neurodiverse individuals, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Applicants that may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify HR when contacted for an interview.
PLEASE SEND YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO recruitment@algomafamilyservices.org quoting # CCS-0204-01.

Position: Child and Youth Care Practitioner – Live-in Treatment
Reports to: Supervisors, Live in Care and Community Services
Location: Sault Ste. Marie, In-Person                                                                                  Status: Casual/Relief
Hourly Rate: $26.82 – $32.37                                                                                              Reference #: CCS-0203-02
Posting Date: February 3, 2026                                                                                           Closing Date: Open until filled.

JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Supervisors, Live-in Care and Community Services, the Child and Youth Care Practitioner (CYCP) is a key service provider to the Live-in Treatment Home. An incredibly challenging but rewarding position, the CYCP will work in collaboration with the client’s multi-disciplinary treatment/care team to implement recommendations by providing direct mental health services to clients engaged in live-in treatment services. Support may be provided to a client and their family before, during and following live-in treatment, based on site requirements, and in a variety of environments, including home, school, and community settings. CYC Practitioners are scheduled on a rotational basis which includes daytime, evenings, and overnight awake hours to support Live-in Treatment Services that operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year.
The CYCP – Live-in Treatment (LIT) will provide care to co-ed youth 12 to 16 years old presenting with acute and chronic conditions of mental health and/or substance use. This care will be provided at our eight bed Live in Treatment program on 631 Second Line West in Sault Ste. Marie. The primary role of the CYCP-LIT is to provide a safe, welcoming, inclusive, stable, and nurturing environment (therapeutic milieu) that promotes behavioural change and growth through the incorporation of traditional Indigenous approaches to well-being blended with western scientific approaches. As an integral member of the care and treatment team, the CYCPLIT will inform the initial assessment and subsequent treatment plan, through observation and engagement of the youth, documentation of the youth’s behavior, attitude, response to the LIT environment, interactions with peers, staff, and family, dietary, hygiene, and sleep habits, and response to counselling, as well as, any medication.

MINIMUM EDUCATION
• Child and Youth Care Degree or Diploma, Social Service Worker, Recreation Therapy, Community and Justice Services, or Addiction and Mental Health diploma, or diploma/degree in a relevant field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
• One (1) year of experience working with high-risk and marginalized children and youth, and families, or the equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Possess a caring, kind, and empathic approach in the engagement of children, youth, and their families in a manner that is consistent with the AFS vision and organizational values.
• Certification in CPI Nonviolent Intervention, or other crisis intervention and de-escalating training, would be considered an asset, along with the ability and maturity to act calmly in situations demanding quick assessment and immediate action.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR.
• Training in WHIMIS, Naloxone administration, Mental Health First Aid, ASIST, and cultural competence.
• Advanced knowledge of and ability to apply child and youth behavioural management approaches in a manner that promotes the client’s development of self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-worth.
• A solid understanding of the effects of abuse and neglect, separation and attachment, grief and loss, on child development.
• Demonstrate an understanding of age and developmentally appropriate behavior for children/adolescents in the home, school, and community.
• Experience working with neuro-diverse (for example, ASD or FASD diagnosis) needs children and youth.
• Ability to provide skill-building training to the client and their caregivers.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, participate in supervision; incorporate constructive feedback, attend meetings, and complete assigned paperwork with accuracy and on-time.
• Knowledge of pertinent legislation, such as: the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, Mental Health Act, Education Act, and the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with caregivers, colleagues, consultants, referral sources, service providers and education personnel.
• Proficiency with computers, specifically software, such as: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint, as well as, client information management systems.
• Ability to provide services in both official languages (English/French) is an asset.
• Possession of a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License, ability to travel, and use of a personal vehicle.
• Availability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, and on-call.
• Must provide a clean Broad Sector Check.
• Full COVID-19 vaccination.

Duties and Responsibilities; Please refer to attached job description

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the OPSEU.
Algoma Family Services (AFS) is committed to equity in access to employment and is a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ and Gender Diverse persons, neurodiverse individuals, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Applicants that may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify HR when contacted for an interview.
PLEASE SEND YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO recruitment@algomafamilyservices.org quoting # CCS-0203-02.

Position: Manager, Business Analytics & Continuous Improvement

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario                                                                                               Status: Permanent, Full Time -In Person

Hourly Rate: $40.62 – $49.62                                                                                                              Reference #: CBS-0305-01

Posting Date: March 5, 2026                                                                                                           Closing Date: Until filled.

JOB SUMMARY
The Manager is responsible for creating and executing Algoma Family Services’ quality improvement plan and overseeing program evaluations in partnership with the Finance and Systems Analyst and Leadership Team. They directly supervise the Finance and Systems Analyst and the Information and Privacy Coordinator while guiding strategic decision-making. The role emphasizes fostering a culture of continuous, data-driven improvement and ensuring projects align with agency priorities. Additionally, the Manager supports staff development and collaborates across teams to deliver insights that enhance organizational processes in line with the agency’s mission, vision, and values.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/REGISTRATION
 Master’s degree in Business Administration, Data Analytics, Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
 Minimum three (3) years’ experience in business analytics, process improvement, or related roles

QUALIFICATIONS:
 Experience in developing and implementing quality improvement plans and program evaluation.
 Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
 Familiarity with accreditation standards and external review processes.
 Strong knowledge of statistics and statistical analysis methods.
 Proficiency with statistical analysis software such as SPSS, SAS, R, Python, or other relevant programs.
 Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Excel).
 Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
 Experience with database management and data governance principles.
 Demonstrated ability to lead projects, analyze complex data, and communicate findings to diverse stakeholders.
 Experience in change management and facilitating organizational change initiatives.
 Experience working in a not-for-profit, multi-service agency is an asset.
 Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
 Ability to engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including funders, community partners, and clients.
 Commitment to inclusive, anti-oppressive, and culturally sensitive practices.
 Satisfactory criminal records check, including vulnerable sector screening.
 Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
 Full vaccination required.

Duties and Responsibilities: Please refer to the attached job description
Algoma Family Services (AFS) is dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve. AFS encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants who may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify HR when contacted for an interview.
PLEASE SEND YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO recruitment@algomafamilyservices.org QUOTING REFERENCE # CBS-1126-03.