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Position: Administrative Assistant

Reports to: Supervisor, Community Services

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

Hourly Rate: $23.04 – 27.65                                                                                                              Reference #: ADM-1203-01

Posting Date: December 3, 2025                                                                                                     Closing Date: December 10, 2025 at 4:30 pm

JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Supervisor of Community Services, the Administrative Assistant (AA) plays a strategic and integral role in our clinical services and programs. As well as in providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive workplace.
The primary workplace will be 631 Second Line West, Sault Ste. Marie. The AA is part of the AFS AA team and will have a broader role in realizing the AFS vision and mission. The AA will:
 Handle the telephone communications system including the switchboard and paging system.
 Carry out day-to-day administrative functions related to the support required for reception including welcoming clients and other visitors.
 Organizing incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries, including distribution to appropriate staff.
 Organizing general office supplies and ensuring appropriate inventory levels.
 Assisting with meeting logistics, scheduling and booking meetings rooms as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION
 College diploma in Office Administration – Executive or equivalent

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
 Two (2) years office experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:
 Ability to manage complex telephone communications, PA system, and computer communications systems.
 Ability to complete tasks efficiently and accurately with minimal supervision.
 Proficiency in use of computers and a variety of software applications (Microsoft Suite)
 Knowledge of, and experience with, client information data collection processes and data entry practices, particularly related to the EMHWare, Catalyst and MIS databases.
 Knowledge of, and experience with, MIS data collection processes and data entry practices.
 Knowledge of other agencies and services within our community.
 Excellent communication, time-management, and organizational skills.
 Pleasant manner and calm demeanor when dealing with the public.
 Ability to provide written and verbal services in English and a minimum of the basic level of conversational French required.
 Availability to work flexible hours including evenings and occasional weekends.
 Ability to work in a team environment.
 Possession of a valid Ontario Driver’s License (minimum of Class G2 if over the age of 19, and Class G license if 19 and under), ability to travel, and use of a personal vehicle.
 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 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 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 # ADM-1203-01

Position: Clinical Intake Services Worker
Reports to: Clinical Manager
Location: Garden River                                                                                         Status: Permanent Full-Time Contract-In Person
Hourly Rate: $26.82 – $32.37                                                                              Reference #: IACS-1203-02
Posting Date: December 3, 2025                                                                      Closing Date: December 10, 2025, at 4:30 pm

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of a Clinical Manager, the Clinical Intake Service Worker will:
 Serve as the entry point for youth, families, adults and collaterals wishing to voluntarily obtain mental health services within AFS (Algoma Family Services).
 Offering service navigation to ensure clients’ needs are met. This includes advising of appropriate agency programs, assisting with referrals and providing a warm handoff when able
 Act as subject experts on the services within Algoma Family Services, as well as those agencies/programs that fit the needs of the clients, and actively keep up to date on the referral process.
 Become thoroughly familiar with current government, community and agency frameworks, legislation, guidelines, and reports related to the functions of intake and service coordination for MCYS, MOHLTC/LHINS, and other funded children’s services, specifically children’s mental health services.
MINIMUM EDUCATION
 Bachelor of Social Work preferred;
 Minimum BA or College Diploma in related field required;
 Current registration and in good standing with a regulated professional college is an asset
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
 Two (2) years’ experience working in a related field preferred;
 Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered
QUALIFICATIONS:
 Significant experience and demonstrated ability in the provision of goal-oriented, community-based support services to children and youth with special needs (medical, developmental, social, emotional, behavioural, psychological, environmental) and their families.
 High level of maturity and interpersonal skills; demonstrated leadership qualities with competence in making and implementing effective decisions.
 Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships within the intake team, and to work cooperatively and negotiate effectively with Clinical service providers at Algoma Family Services.
 Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively, and to negotiate effectively with collateral agencies at the systems level.
 Ability to take initiative to ensure Algoma Family Services is most up to date with internal and external program changes that offer services to our clients and families.
 Identify and take action to offer knowledge sharing to internal and external professionals/agencies to advance awareness on the programs and services that Algoma Family Services offers.
 Practiced and proficient in telephone interviewing and intake assessment skills with parents, youth up to the age of 18 years, caregivers, and collateral/community professionals.
 Proficiency in the use of a variety of developmental, behavioural and mental health screening and assessment tools.
 Demonstrated competence in the administration of the SDQ.
 Ability to write clear, concise reports and documentation, with attention to detail.
 Thorough knowledge of child and family development (psychological, emotional, physical, social), family systems theory, parent-child interaction and counselling services theories.
 Skills in a variety of basic counselling intervention techniques used for working with children, youth and their families.
 Skills in the areas of mediation, conflict resolution and negotiation.
 Demonstrated proficiency with computers and various applications, especially using Microsoft Suite, and EMHWare or other information databases.
 Ability to provide services in both official languages (English/French) is an asset.
 Possession of a valid Ontario Driver’s License (minimum of Class G2 if over the age of 19, and Class G license if 19 and under), use of a personal vehicle and ability to travel within the District of Algoma.
 Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends.
 Full COVID-19 vaccination.
Duties and Responsibilities: Please refer to the attached job description
This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the OPSEU.
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 # IACS1203-02

Position: Counsellor – Youth Wellness Hub Ontario (YWHO)
Reports to: Clinical Manager
Location: Sault Ste. Marie – In Person                                                                                           Status: Temporary, Full-Time (6 months)
Hourly Rate: $32.11 – $38.99                                                                                                          Reference #: CCS-1203-03
Posting Date: December 3, 2025                                                                                                   Closing Date: December 10, 2025, at 4:30 pm

JOB SUMMARY:
This position will provide in-person and virtual counselling support to youth within Algoma aged 12-25. The Counsellor will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to support all youth coming to utilize the hub with a particular focus on those accessing counselling. The Counsellor will provide Single Therapy sessions as well as brief counselling to those who present to access services. The Counsellor will also be responsible to complete all paperwork and capture statistics related to their clinical work as YWHO uses Measurement Based Care. Position could include the provision of group services as the need presents and as the position grows.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/REGISTRATION
 Bachelor Degree of Social Work, Bachelor of Psychology or a degree in the Social Sciences accepted
 Current registration and in good standing with regulated professional college (RSW, RP) is required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
 Two years’ clinical experience working in children’s mental health or related field preferred
 Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered

QUALIFICATIONS:
 Skill in a variety of cognitive-based, post-crisis intervention, solution-focused and brief therapy techniques with children, youth and families.
 Skill in evidence-informed clinical interventions for children, youth and families.
 Ability to work effectively with children, youth and families in a therapeutic goal-oriented way.
 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 resources.
 Ability to write clear, concise reports.
 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 (minimum of Class G if over the age of 19 and Class G2 license if 19 and under), ability to travel within the district of Algoma and use of a personal vehicle.
 Availability to work flexible hours including evenings and occasional weekends.
 Ability to provide services in both official languages (English/French) is an asset.
 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 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 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 REFERENCE # CCS-1203-03

Position: Child and Youth Care Practitioner – Live-in Treatment
Reports to: Supervisor, Live in Care and Community Services
Location: Sault Ste. Marie, In-Person                                                                                 Status: Permanent, Full-Time                                      Hourly Rate: $26.82 – $32.37                                                                                              Reference #: CCS-1128-01
Posting Date: November 28, 2025                                                                                      Closing Date: December 5, 2025, at 4:30PM

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 CYCP-LIT 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 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 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 # CCS-1128-01