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Position: Counsellor, Intensive Treatment Services (2)
Reports to: Clinical Manager
Location: Sault Ste. Marie                    Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Hourly Rate: $31.11 – $37.99               Reference #: ITS-0719-01
Posting Date: July 19, 2024                Closing Date: July 25, 2024, at 4:30 p.m.

JOB SUMMARY:
Intensive Treatment Clinicians use an Intensive Systemic Treatment Model to treat children and youth with complex mental health difficulties. Utilizing systemic strengths the therapists work to preserve natural family environments and, whenever required, work to reduce the need for out-of-home placement.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/REGISTRATION
• Bachelor Degree of Social Work, Bachelor of Arts 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 a related field preferred
• Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge of family-based interventions, systems theory, child development and behaviour management.
• Knowledge of empirically based treatment models.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a treatment team.
• Knowledge of pertinent legislation, such as The Child, Youth and Family Services Act, The Education Act, The Mental Health Act and the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
• Proficiency with computers, especially Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and data MIS.
• Ability to provide services in both official languages (English/French) 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 (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.
Please visit us at www.algomafamilyservivces.ca/careers to view a full 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 # ITS-0719-01

Position: Child and Youth Care Practitioner – Live-in Treatment
Reports to: Supervisor, Live in Care and Community Services
Location: Sault Ste. Marie                Status: Casual / Relief Hourly Rate: $25.82 – $31.37          Reference #: CCS-0702-01
Posting Date: July 2, 2024             Closing Date: Ongoing

JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Supervisor, Live-in Care and Community Services, the Child and Youth Care Practitioner (CYC) is a key service provider along our continuum of live-in care services that includes the home of the client, therapeutic foster homes, parent-model care homes, and a live-in treatment program. An incredibly challenging but rewarding position, the CYC 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
• Two (2) years’ 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 Driver’s License, ability to travel, and use of a personal vehicle.
• Availability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, and on-call.
• 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-0702-01

Position: Child and Youth Care Practitioner
Reports to: Clinical Manager, East Team
Location: Elliot Lake                      Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Hourly Rate: $25.82 – $31.37        Reference #: CCS-0717-01
Posting Date: July 17, 2024            Closing Date: July 23, 2024, at 4:30 pm

JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Clinical Manager, East Team, the Child and Youth Care Practitioner (CYCP) works alongside the Counsellors who have identified a need in providing intensive treatment services to children, youth and their family/caregiver in their home and community. An incredibly challenging but rewarding position, the CYCP will work in collaboration with the client’s mulita-systemic treatment/care team to stabilize the client’s behaviour and mood, as well as, providing the necessary skills to help the client achieve personal goals, develop healthy relationships, gain essential life and social skills, safety plan, and provide coaching in therapy as needed. Inherent to this work is the recognition and management of risk associated with clients experiencing mild, moderate, and/or severe conditions of mental health, and or substance use challenges. Essential to facilitating change is the inclusion of the client’s culture, community, and informal circle of support. The CYCP work environment may include the client’s home, school, alternative home, and the community.
As a member of the AFS Team CYCP plays an important role in promoting our culture of care through the modelling of our organizational values and delivering on our mission, vision, and strategic objectives, with kindness, compassion, and care. Extraordinarily committed, the CYCP will also promote inclusive and culturally sensitive services from a trauma-informed, client-centred, strength-based, and solution-focused approach within an anti-oppressive practice context.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/REGISTRATION
• Child and Youth Care Degree or Diploma

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
• Two (2) years’ experience working with children, youth, and families
• Experience working with high risk and marginalized children and youth
• Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability and maturity to act calmly in situations demanding quick assessment and immediate action.
• 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.
• Training in WHMIS, Naloxone administration, Mental Health First Aid, ASIST, and cultural competence.
• Advanced knowledge of and ability to apply child and youth behavioral 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 all meetings, and complete assigned paperwork with accuracy and on-time.
• Clear understanding of parameters of confidentiality and reporting responsibilities under pertinent legislation, such as, The Child, Youth and Family Services Act, The Education Act, The Mental Health Act of Ontario, The Personal Health Information Protection 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.
• Certification in Crisis Prevention and Intervention.
• Possession of a current First Aid Certificate and CPR is required
• 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.
• 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-0717-01

Position: Clinical Manager
Reports to: Senior Director of Services
Location: Sault Ste. Marie                                               Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: $69,378.40 – $85,758.40                                 Reference #: ADM-0423-01
Posting Date: April 23, 2024                                                         Closing Date: until filled

JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Senior Director of Services, the Clinical Manager is a key member of the AFS Leadership Team. The Manager will provide both clinical and operational supervision to staff in the delivery of our extraordinary services, during regular office hours and on-call. In addition, the Manager oversees team service planning, the development, coordination, and evaluation of services to clients, as well as, interagency and community development with an innovation mindset. The Manager will lead from a strength-based, solution-focused, trauma-informed, client-centred approach encompassing anti-oppressive practice in a manner that aligns with AFS’s vision and mission, organizational values and strategic priorities.
To ensure our clients receive the right services, at the right time, by the right people, in the right place, it is the Manager’s prime responsibility to promote our culture of care with our staff. When our staff feel valued, inspired, supported and heard, the best conditions exist for our clients to receive extraordinary service, and AFS becomes one of the best places to work.

MINIMUM EDUCATION
• MSW or MA in a clinical discipline, with knowledge of child and adult mental health assessment, treatment planning, wrap-around service delivery, case management, research-based program replication, rural service delivery, clinical supervision, and various therapeutic and developmental modalities.
• Current registration and in good standing with a regulated professional college. An RSW or RP is required.
• Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
• A minimum of five years’ work experience in a clinical setting. This experience should encompass:
o treatment interventions from a feminist perspective for infants, children, youth, adults and families inclusive of:
a. MST, CBT, DBT, EMT, Brief Narrative, Trauma informed, ASIST, Separation and Attachment, and Grief
b. Individual, couple, family and group counselling

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. MSW or MA in a clinical discipline, with knowledge of child and adult mental health assessment, treatment planning, wrap-around service delivery, case management, research-based program replication, rural service delivery, clinical supervision, and various therapeutic and developmental modalities. Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.
2. A minimum of five years’ work experience in a clinical setting. This experience should encompass:
• treatment interventions from a feminist perspective for infants, children, youth, adults and families inclusive of:

• MST, CBT, DBT, EMT, Brief Narrative, Trauma informed, ASIST,
Separation and Attachment, and Grief
• Individual, couple, family and group counselling

• This includes awareness of the youth’s culture, beliefs, family traditions and norms.
• Being trauma informed in the recognition that a youth’s acting out or acting in behaviour is often a manifestation of unattended trauma, hurt, and pain often caused by adults they trusted.
• Inclusion of the youth’s culture, community, and informal circle of support in the care of the youth.
Current registration and in good standing with a regulated professional college. An RSW or RP is required.

Supervisory and leadership experience, with knowledge of and demonstrated ability in:
• Servant Leadership and Emotional Intelligence leadership approaches;
• clinical supervision at the individual, team, and peer level that is supported through the certification of the supervisor in a clinical supervision program;
• clinical practice standards, related legislation, and regulations;
• the development, monitoring and evaluation of initial assessments and treatment plans;
• case management processes;
• quality and continuous improvement programs including program evaluation;
• budget development and management, and
accreditation standards and processes.
Applicants must possess:
• Highly developed client/customer service, conflict and complaint management skills;
• Advanced communication and engagement skills;
• Excellent report writing skills that reflect critical thinking/analysis;
• Strong trouble-shooting skills and ability to capitalize on opportunities (service and organizational);
• Proficiency with computers, devices, and computer software, specifically case management information systems such as EMHware. Also, Microsoft TEAMS, ZOOM, and the MS Office Suite including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• A valid Ontario driver’s license with the ability to travel and use a personally insured vehicle for business purposes;
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, on-call and occasional weekends across various settings (school, home, office, and the community).
The capacity to provide services in both official languages (English/French) is an asset.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Senior Director of Services and within the context of the AFS strategic plan, related legislation and regulations, as well as, agency policies and procedures the Clinical Manager will:
Awesome Team
• Cultivate a culture of excellence, leadership and respect.
• Boldly develop the best in each of us.
1. Lead by example in inspiring hope and wellness while reflecting our organizational values.
2. Attend and build individual and team morale by ensuring staff are valued, inspired supported and heard (VISH). We want our people to thrive rather than just survive at AFS.
3. Work with HR to hire the right people at the right time.
4. Recruit and orientate new staff.
5. Provide regular dynamic growth-oriented individual and team supervision.
6. Complete annual performance reviews on direct reports including the development and evaluation of professional development plans.
7. Attend to any personnel matters efficiently and effectively in consultation with HR.
8. Establish and maintain professional relationships with staff and also collateral service providers recognizing and promoting interdisciplinary teamwork.
9. Develop the next generation of leaders at AFS by working with HR and the Senior
Director of Services to develop, monitor and evaluate succession plans.
10. Adhere and apply all standards and regulations as required under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Extraordinary Services
• Make it easier for people to access the right service at the right time.
11. Maintain the confidentiality of our clients and client information at all times as per agency policies and procedures; as well as related legislation.
12. Possess a working knowledge of required legislation governing practice, specifically the Psychotherapy Act; also to fulfill the professional “Duty to Report” any suspected child abuse as required under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act.
13. Review and provide consultation on initial assessments, treatment plans, and approve all case closures accordingly while providing the appropriate level of support to clinicians in their service delivery.
14. Review and monitor individual clinician and team caseloads.
15. Actively manage any service waitlist, pressures and service complaints.
16. Ensure file reports, clinical recordings, statistical information and other administrative requirements are accurately and promptly completed
17. Compile quarterly program statistics.
18. In collaboration with staff identify program/service needs and complete annual service planning, providing quarterly written updates to the Senior Director of Services.
19. Complete quarterly file reviews and other quality assurance initiatives including
annual program/service evaluation.

20. Develop policies and procedures to enhance/refine service delivery.
21. Manage team budgets within the scope of breakeven financial management (no deficit).
22. Provide on-call supervision as scheduled.
23. Manage, monitor and attend to risk management within your service area.

Busting Barriers
• Reduce process that gets in the way of service
• Collaborate with our partners to streamline access to service.
• Courageously advocate for better service, flexible funding and simplified reporting
24. Ensure our commitments under the collective agreement are met.
25. Work with staff, colleagues and the community to identify opportunities to streamline service/business processes.
26. Actively challenge the status quo, systems and/or constructs to identify and develop new opportunities to ensure a more effective, efficient and economic provision of services.
27. Review and share relevant research and literature.
28. Demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of community resources, especially in the area of child, youth, and family services, including primary care, and a willingness to liaise with local service providers and other key resources.
29. Provide system navigation for staff, peers and colleagues.
30. Report any and all significant incidents, complaints, and positive highlights to the Senior Director of Services. (No surprises).
31. Promote and support breakthrough innovation whenever and wherever in the advancement of service delivery/enhancement.
32. Create and ensure AFS is a safe place where diverse people and perceptions are respected from the context of anti-oppressive practice.
33. Manage your unconscious bias, power and privilege.

Inspiring Outreach
• Share who we are, what we believe and how we help.
34. Participate in internal and external committees/meetings as relevant and required.
35. Actively promote the AFS vision, mission, organizational values and strategic priorities whenever and wherever possible.
36. Seek partnership opportunities to advance the AFS mission.
37. Leverage current and past networks to promote and enhance the work of AFS.
38. Champion AFS services internally.
39. Develop and foster strategic community partner and funder relationships to enhance the presence of AFS in the sector and in the communities we serve.
Assume other responsibilities as assigned from time-to-time by the Senior Director of Services.

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 hr@algomafamilyservices.org QUOTING REFERENCE #ADM-0423-01.

Position: Director of Finance and Administration
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Sault Ste. Marie                                        Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: $85,012.20 – $104,413.40                            Reference #: ADM-0423-02
Posting Date: April 23, 2024                                  Closing Date: until filled.

JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the CEO, the primary role of the Director of Finance and Administration is to develop and execute the organization’s business strategy to ensure the sustainability and growth of AFS in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team, to ensure budgeting and financial processes follow all applicable legislation and regulations, and to oversee and support the Finance and Administration team. The Director plays a key role in ensuring optimal planning, implementation and development of internal and external financial controls. In addition, the Director also plays an instrumental role in making AFS one of the best places to work by promoting and advancing our culture of caring through our focus on wellness, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

As a member of the AFS Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Finance and Administration plays a key role in promoting our culture of care through the modelling of our organizational values and delivering on our mission, vision, and strategic objectives. The role is both strategic and hands-on in the implementation of system and process improvements that support the organization’s growth and change strategy. The Director will act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert to the Leadership Team on all financial and administrative matters. Extraordinarily committed, the Director will also promote inclusive and culturally sensitive services from a staff-centred, strength-based, and solution-focused approach within an anti-oppressive practice context.

MINIMUM EDUCATION
• CPA, CA, MBA or a Bachelor of Commerce degree

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of five (5) years of senior leadership experience in an organization with revenues of $10+ million.
• Preferred experience includes working in a unionized environment and in a not-for-profit multi-service agency specializing in the delivery of children and youth services. Specifically, bargaining and pay equity experience, also a working knowledge of the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act.

QUALIFICATIONS
• A winning and driven attitude with an innovation mindset.
• Measured flexibility with a high degree of Emotional Intelligence.
• A Servant Leadership perspective.
• Payroll designation or experience, specifically with DayForce or equivalent.
• Acquisition and merger experience (amalgamations/integrations/collaborations).
• Superior skill set in financial analysis, written and verbal communication, as well in the use of technology.
• A satisfactory criminal records check including a vulnerable person record check;
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to communicate in both official languages (English/French) is an asset.
• Full COVID-19 vaccination required.

Please see job description for more detail.

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 hr@algomafamilyservices.org QUOTING REFERENCE # ADM-0423-02.