Wraparound

Program Overview

Wraparound works with existing supports and services to help families, children and youth with complex needs find solutions and work towards a better life. Teams made up of family members, friends, professionals, and others with a strong commitment to the family’s well-being come together to "wrap" individual families in community supports. Together they create and implement an action plan that builds on the family’s strengths, provides services to meet their needs, and guides them towards achieving their goals.

Students will have the opportunity to work from an eco-systemic perspective by completing observations within the Wraparound program while learning about navigating the system and resources within the city. Students will be expected to research and access resources, carry out needs assessments, advocate for families, undertake tasks from the Wraparound agenda, as well as co-facilitate Wraparound meetings.

Recommended programs

· Social Services Worker

· Techniques de travail social

· Bachelor of Social Work

Special Requirements for All Mental Health Placements:

Student placements may run in the fall or winter semester, or both, as required by the school program. Placements do not typically run in the summer semester.



Please note that our student placements are unpaid and many of our opportunities will require the ability to work a rotational schedule. Shifts may occur in the evenings and on weekends and may vary week to week.

Bilingualism is required for the Mobile Crisis, School-Based and Wraparound programs but is considered an asset for all other Mental Health programs. Please specify your language abilities on your application.

Cover letters should include the following:

- School name and program name 1st and 2nd choices for placement

- Students who do not specify two areas of interest or who state that they are interested in “any” placement opportunity will not be considered in the 1st round.
- Date range of placement
- Total hours and number of days/week of placement
- Language abilities
- Please clearly state your proficiency in English and French (and other languages if applicable).
- Why you are interested in working with YSB and why we should choose you Application deadline for Fall Placement: 2nd Friday in April

Application deadline for Winter Placement: 2nd Friday in October For more information, or to find out which unit would be of interest to you, visit:

YSB

Mental Health

Screening Requirements

Standard screening requirements for student placements include:

· TB testing

· Police Records Check for Service with the Vulnerable Sector

· Two skilled references

📌 Student: Wraparound (Ottawa)
🏢 Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa
📍 Ottawa