Live-In Treatment Awake Overnight Worker
Top Benefits
About the role
ABOUT US
Strides Toronto is a multi-service agency providing a wide range of exceptional programs and services that improve the mental, social and physical health of infants, children and youth from the pre-natal stage to age 29, and their families. With a range of community, live-in and treatment services, we build strength and resilience through equitable, accessible, client-driven services, system leadership and advocacy. We provide individual, group and family interventions that include mental health counselling, autism services, education, outreach and referral, early intervention, day treatment and community support. In its Lead Agency role, Strides Toronto collaborates with 24 publicly funded infant, child and youth mental health (ICYMH) core service providers to design and implement system-level improvements that promote access, responsive service delivery and experience, and positive mental health outcomes for young people and families across Toronto's diverse communities. To learn more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to visit our website at www.stridestoronto.ca
ABOUT THE ROLE
HealthOPM is recruiting on behalf of a Toronto-based non-profit organization that operates a trauma-informed Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) live-in treatment program for high-needs youth.
The Live-In Treatment Awake Overnight Worker, AHT provides overnight supervision and support within a trauma-informed, Live-In Treatment environment for female-identified survivors of sex trafficking and/or sexual exploitation, ages 12–17 as well as completing designated household tasks, administrative duties and contributing to operational tasks as requested to support the program.
The Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Live-In Treatment program operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year and offers continuous care and supervision to youth with complex needs.
Salary range: $43,984.47 to $51,220.40 per annum (for full-time permanent); $21.15 to $24.63 per hour (for part-time permanent)
Benefits: Competitive Group Health Benefits, Defined Contribution Pension plan (applicable to full-time and part-time permanent positions)
This position is represented by OPSEU local 567.
Position details:
- Three (3) Full-time permanent positions
- Three (3) part-time permanent positions (up to 24 hours per week)
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Monitor the program cellphone for real-time alerts regarding planned or unplanned guest entry to the physical site, ensuring appropriate verification, documentation, and activation of risk mitigation protocols when necessary
- Household cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing and organizing and preparation for the following day.
- Complete required administrative duties.
- Client checks as determined by program and client needs (ex. Suicide watch).
- Remaining in appropriate proximity where clients sleep (i.e., bedrooms).
THE MUST HAVES
The following education, professional memberships and knowledge are a requirement for this role:
- Relevant education and experience – Diploma in relevant program.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience working as a CYW/ CYC with youth who have complex needs (e.g., experience supporting youth with histories of homelessness, substance use, significant trauma, and/or mental health challenges).
- Awareness of the role of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) in the workplace and within the community being served by the position.
- An understanding of anti-black racism, anti-oppressive/anti-racism perspective in the context of the social determinants of health.
- Ability to recognize and identify situations where incidents of imbalance of power and privilege may occur and can result in possible negative impacts.
THE NICE TO HAVES
While not required, preference will be given to candidates with the following:
- CYCP education would be an asset.
- Work experience and/or lived experience related to childhood sexual exploitation, trafficking, or gender-based violence is considered an asset.
- Previous experience in a Live-In Treatment setting is considered an asset.
- Certified in First Aid / CPR is an asset, and training in Crisis Management and knowledge of Crisis Management and Intervention Models.
- Functional computer and client information system knowledge.
- Fluency in another language(s), including sign language.
BEFORE STARTING WITH US
As our work puts us in direct contact with youth and vulnerable persons in our community, with health and safety as a priority, the successful candidate must complete or obtain the following before commencement of their employment:
- A Broad Record police check (BRC).
- A positive police check does not automatically disqualify an applicant for a position with Strides Toronto. The Police Check will be reviewed and evaluated for the purpose of making a decision on suitability for employment in relation to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position being filled.
HOW TO APPLY
This recruitment is being supported by HealthOPM.
To apply, please submit your resume directly to HealthOPM using the link below: https://healthopm.com/find-work/
Select: Find Work Permanent Placement
Applications submitted through this HealthOPM link are reviewed and pre-screened before being forwarded to the hiring team.
EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Strides Toronto is an equal opportunity employer. We benefit from diversity of lived experiences in the workplace and encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Strides Toronto is a participant in the Government of Canada’s 50-30 Challenge, a program which challenges organizations to improve access for women and/or non-binary people and other equity-deserving groups, including those identifying as: racialized, Black, and/or people of colour, people with disabilities (including invisible and episodic disabilities), 2SLGBTQ+ and/or gender and sexually diverse individuals, and Aboriginal and/or Indigenous Peoples to increase the representation and inclusion of diverse groups within their workplace.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Strides Toronto’s own policies, requests for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.
This Anti-Human Trafficking Live-in Treatment program will provide 24/7 care to girls who have experienced gender-based violence and sexual exploitation, as such this position will prioritize applicants who identify as women or non-binary.
This posting is made in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code and specifically Section 24(1) of the Code.
We thank all applicants however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
About Strides Toronto
Strides Toronto is a multi-service agency providing services to young people from birth to age 29 and their families in East Toronto. Formed in January 2020 through the amalgamation of Aisling Discoveries and East Metro Youth Services, Strides Toronto provides a range of community, residential and treatment services to improve the mental, social and physical health of infants, children, youth and their families. We provide individual, group and family interventions that include mental health counselling, autism services, education, outreach and referral, early intervention, day treatment and community support. As Lead Agency for infant, child and youth mental health in Toronto, Strides Toronto works with core service providers to design and implement system-level improvements that transform access to services, experience of services and the mental health outcomes for Toronto's diverse communities. Strides Toronto has a budget of $30 million and more than 350 employees providing services out of 19 locations across East Toronto. The organization is accredited by the Centre for Accreditation and the predecessor organizations have a long history of providing high-quality services in East Toronto.
Live-In Treatment Awake Overnight Worker
Top Benefits
About the role
ABOUT US
Strides Toronto is a multi-service agency providing a wide range of exceptional programs and services that improve the mental, social and physical health of infants, children and youth from the pre-natal stage to age 29, and their families. With a range of community, live-in and treatment services, we build strength and resilience through equitable, accessible, client-driven services, system leadership and advocacy. We provide individual, group and family interventions that include mental health counselling, autism services, education, outreach and referral, early intervention, day treatment and community support. In its Lead Agency role, Strides Toronto collaborates with 24 publicly funded infant, child and youth mental health (ICYMH) core service providers to design and implement system-level improvements that promote access, responsive service delivery and experience, and positive mental health outcomes for young people and families across Toronto's diverse communities. To learn more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to visit our website at www.stridestoronto.ca
ABOUT THE ROLE
HealthOPM is recruiting on behalf of a Toronto-based non-profit organization that operates a trauma-informed Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) live-in treatment program for high-needs youth.
The Live-In Treatment Awake Overnight Worker, AHT provides overnight supervision and support within a trauma-informed, Live-In Treatment environment for female-identified survivors of sex trafficking and/or sexual exploitation, ages 12–17 as well as completing designated household tasks, administrative duties and contributing to operational tasks as requested to support the program.
The Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Live-In Treatment program operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year and offers continuous care and supervision to youth with complex needs.
Salary range: $43,984.47 to $51,220.40 per annum (for full-time permanent); $21.15 to $24.63 per hour (for part-time permanent)
Benefits: Competitive Group Health Benefits, Defined Contribution Pension plan (applicable to full-time and part-time permanent positions)
This position is represented by OPSEU local 567.
Position details:
- Three (3) Full-time permanent positions
- Three (3) part-time permanent positions (up to 24 hours per week)
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Monitor the program cellphone for real-time alerts regarding planned or unplanned guest entry to the physical site, ensuring appropriate verification, documentation, and activation of risk mitigation protocols when necessary
- Household cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing and organizing and preparation for the following day.
- Complete required administrative duties.
- Client checks as determined by program and client needs (ex. Suicide watch).
- Remaining in appropriate proximity where clients sleep (i.e., bedrooms).
THE MUST HAVES
The following education, professional memberships and knowledge are a requirement for this role:
- Relevant education and experience – Diploma in relevant program.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience working as a CYW/ CYC with youth who have complex needs (e.g., experience supporting youth with histories of homelessness, substance use, significant trauma, and/or mental health challenges).
- Awareness of the role of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) in the workplace and within the community being served by the position.
- An understanding of anti-black racism, anti-oppressive/anti-racism perspective in the context of the social determinants of health.
- Ability to recognize and identify situations where incidents of imbalance of power and privilege may occur and can result in possible negative impacts.
THE NICE TO HAVES
While not required, preference will be given to candidates with the following:
- CYCP education would be an asset.
- Work experience and/or lived experience related to childhood sexual exploitation, trafficking, or gender-based violence is considered an asset.
- Previous experience in a Live-In Treatment setting is considered an asset.
- Certified in First Aid / CPR is an asset, and training in Crisis Management and knowledge of Crisis Management and Intervention Models.
- Functional computer and client information system knowledge.
- Fluency in another language(s), including sign language.
BEFORE STARTING WITH US
As our work puts us in direct contact with youth and vulnerable persons in our community, with health and safety as a priority, the successful candidate must complete or obtain the following before commencement of their employment:
- A Broad Record police check (BRC).
- A positive police check does not automatically disqualify an applicant for a position with Strides Toronto. The Police Check will be reviewed and evaluated for the purpose of making a decision on suitability for employment in relation to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position being filled.
HOW TO APPLY
This recruitment is being supported by HealthOPM.
To apply, please submit your resume directly to HealthOPM using the link below: https://healthopm.com/find-work/
Select: Find Work Permanent Placement
Applications submitted through this HealthOPM link are reviewed and pre-screened before being forwarded to the hiring team.
EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Strides Toronto is an equal opportunity employer. We benefit from diversity of lived experiences in the workplace and encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Strides Toronto is a participant in the Government of Canada’s 50-30 Challenge, a program which challenges organizations to improve access for women and/or non-binary people and other equity-deserving groups, including those identifying as: racialized, Black, and/or people of colour, people with disabilities (including invisible and episodic disabilities), 2SLGBTQ+ and/or gender and sexually diverse individuals, and Aboriginal and/or Indigenous Peoples to increase the representation and inclusion of diverse groups within their workplace.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Strides Toronto’s own policies, requests for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.
This Anti-Human Trafficking Live-in Treatment program will provide 24/7 care to girls who have experienced gender-based violence and sexual exploitation, as such this position will prioritize applicants who identify as women or non-binary.
This posting is made in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code and specifically Section 24(1) of the Code.
We thank all applicants however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
About Strides Toronto
Strides Toronto is a multi-service agency providing services to young people from birth to age 29 and their families in East Toronto. Formed in January 2020 through the amalgamation of Aisling Discoveries and East Metro Youth Services, Strides Toronto provides a range of community, residential and treatment services to improve the mental, social and physical health of infants, children, youth and their families. We provide individual, group and family interventions that include mental health counselling, autism services, education, outreach and referral, early intervention, day treatment and community support. As Lead Agency for infant, child and youth mental health in Toronto, Strides Toronto works with core service providers to design and implement system-level improvements that transform access to services, experience of services and the mental health outcomes for Toronto's diverse communities. Strides Toronto has a budget of $30 million and more than 350 employees providing services out of 19 locations across East Toronto. The organization is accredited by the Centre for Accreditation and the predecessor organizations have a long history of providing high-quality services in East Toronto.