Full Time Intensive Child & Youth Case Coordinator Hours: Full Time - Monday to Friday 9:30am-5pm Start Date: As soon as possible (Vacant Position) At SOAR, we believe in lifting communities through compassionate, inclusive, and innovative care. Serving the communities of Brantford, Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk since 1968, we are accredited in Children and Youth Mental Health, Community Mental Health and Addictions Services and Youth Justice Services through the Canadian Centre for Accreditation. Our departments include Employment, Justice, Mental Health and Addictions, and Housing.

We are recruiting for a Full Time Intensive Child & Youth Case Coordinator – George House. This role is a vital part of our Housing Program, supporting youth aged 14-16, providing essential support for high-needs youth in care. Embracing a harm reduction philosophy, the program fosters collaboration with internal and external partners to ensure coordinated, integrated, and high-quality services.

Intervene and manage client behaviours by using Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) techniques. Provide individual and/or group life skills support to clients using the cognitive behavioural approach to teach skills such as problem-solving, anger management, self-control and coping strategies.

College

Diploma in Social Services preferred Current registration in good standing with a governing body such as the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSW/SSW), the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) etc.



Minimum 2 years' combined student placement and/or paid experience in a mental health and/or substance use clinical or group setting Demonstrated ability to apply relevant theoretical models when providing assessments to identify strengths, needs and level of risk Current and demonstrated knowledge of integrated services to meet unique needs of individuals with complex needs, and youth at risk Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and travel insurance, with options fully paid for Full Time staff.

Time off: 3 weeks' vacation, 60 hours of personal leave, and 15 hours of wellness time (pro-rated first year).

Employee Assistance

Plan (EAP) for staff and their families. SOAR Community Services is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We are grateful to have the prospect to work in this community, on this territory.

We are all treaty members and will strive to act in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples and center their voices. SOAR Community Services is committed to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging within our workplace and across the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals with lived and living experience and from members of equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous, Black, and racialized communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and persons with disabilities.

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📌 Full Time Intensive Child & Youth Case Coordinator (Brantford)
🏢 Soar Community Services
📍 Brantford