Permanent Part Time - Unionized mpass is a non-profit organization based in Sudbury Ontario that provides mental health and developmental services for children, youth, and families. Most programs serve individuals up to age 18, with select services available to older youth and young adults. Supports range from short-term counselling to ongoing therapy, psychological assessment, and diagnostic services. Compass is also the lead agency responsible for providing live-in treatment services for youth who need temporary residential support during significant life transitions.
The Youth Wellness Hub, is another program offered though Compass, you can learn more at www.ywhsudbury.ca.
In partnership with Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Compass is launching Family Navigation Project (FNP) in Sudbury-Manitoulin, a navigation service providing expert guidance to youth ages 11 to 29 experiencing mental health and/or substance-use concerns and their families. Learn more about Sunnybrook’s Family Navigation Project here https://www.familynavigationproject.ca/.
Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the Child and Youth Worker (CYW) delivers qualified and culturally responsive child and youth work services across home, school and community settings. The CYW provides individual children, adolescents, parents/caregivers, families and groups in which the child is experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioural challenges. The CYW also actively collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, including fellow CYWs, Clinicians and community partners when required, to promote safety, well-being and positive outcomes for children and youth.
In addition to the above, a CYW assigned to the Step Up, Step Down (SUSD) live-in treatment program is responsible for providing direct day-to-day support to the youth residing in the SUSD.
RESPONSIBILITIES Observe and record the behaviour of children and their caretakers in home, school and community settings to help inform the clinical treatment plan, elements of which may be implemented by the Child and Youth Worker.
Work independently or in collaboration with the Clinician or Psychology Service, establish strategies to meet behavioural management needs either on an individual basis or in conjunction with parents, teachers or other service providers. These strategies will focus on safety and security, life and social skills development and will meet Compass’ requirements on evidence based intervention and best practices.
Deliver life and social skills training and coaching to children, youth and caregivers in community, school and office settings.
Implement and evaluate these programs and to report back to the Clinical Manager
Record pertinent data in client files as per Compass policy.
Recommend to the Clinical Manager ways to improve service delivery.
Participate as a member of the Compass’ multi-disciplinary team.
When able, mentor Child and Youth Worker students on placement.
Provide information and skill development to parents/caregivers and community groups related to child and youth issues.
Participate and contribute at Interdisciplinary Team meetings, Case Reviews and Communities of Practice.
Contribute to the improvement of clinical policies, procedures and practices.
Participate in Compass sponsored research, as directed.
Attend conferences, seminars and workshops when possible. Read current journals and other literature related to the field.
Carry out the structure and routine of the SUSD Live-In Treatment Program and ensure all youth receive a high standard of care.
Provide environmental and behavioural-based supports to reinforce skills and promote stability within the SUSD residence (for example, daily or weekly skills focus, brief mindfulness activities, and validation techniques), including supervision, coaching, and engagement during daily routines.
Support meal preparation and menu planning in the residence in accordance with Canada’s Food Guide and Compass Food and Nutrition policies and procedures.
Support housekeeping tasks and general upkeep of the SUSD residence to maintain acceptable standards of cleanliness, safety and comfort.
Maintain SUSD-specific documentation (e.g., residential shift logs, room checks, overnight logs)



in line with program and licensing expectations.
Ensure SUSD safety requirements are met, including emergency drills, routine environmental safety checks and immediate reporting/removal of physical hazards in the residence.
Contribute to the improvement of SUSD-specific policies, procedures and practices and provide feedback to the SUSD Leadership Team regarding residential programming and operations.
Other duties as assigned.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Proficiency in a computerized environment, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
Strong written and verbal communication skills; bilingual (English/French) required
A dynamic individual whose interpersonal skills include flexibility, creativity and ability to join and work with a wide variety of children, adolescents and adults/parents.
Ability to provide a balance of access, guidance, nurturing and limit setting with children and to support the development of those skills in other caregivers.
Ability to provide insightful understanding of behavioural dynamics.
Ability to work collaboratively internally and externally to Compass.
Ability to work with a minimum of supervision
Strong ability to self-reflect and practice safe and effective use of self.
Ability to deliver programs and services to children, youth and families.
Availability to work flexible work hours including evenings.
Knowledge of child development and behaviour in the context of home, school and community services.
A working knowledge of the spectrum of services available to children in catchment area.
A working knowledge of Applied Behavioural Analysis principles.
A basic awareness of family dynamics and intervention models.
Knowledge and appreciation of issues facing our diverse populations (i.e. Anishinabek cultures, Francophone, Immigrant/Refugee, LGBT2SQ, etc.).
Understanding the impact of the social determinants of health on our clients mental and developmental outcomes.
QUALIFICATIONS Successful completion of a Child & Youth Care or Child and Youth Worker College Diploma with 2 years’ experience with children.
Valid First Aid/CPR will be required.
CPI will be required.
Successful applicants will be required to provide: Proof of eligibility to work in Canada
A valid Ontario driver’s license and use of a reliable motor vehicle; insurability on vehicle as per policy
Completed Police Vulnerable Sector Check
Benefits include: Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
On-site parking (paid by employer)
Application Process Compass is committed to a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value the dignity and worth of every individual. Compass will provide reasonable accommodation to any applicant who identifies a need to be accommodated. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise our Human Resources team prior to your interview.
We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Travailleuse auprès des enfants et des jeunes - Relais-Départ (Bilingue) - Permanent à temps partiel | Offre d’emploi no 1892 Poste permanent à temps partiel - syndiqué RESPONSABILITÉS Observer et consigner les comportements des enfants et de leurs personnes responsables dans les milieux familial, scolaire et communautaire afin d’orienter le plan de traitement clinique, dont certains éléments peuvent être mis en œuvre par la travailleuse auprès des enfants et des jeunes.
Travailler de façon autonome ou en collaboration avec le ou la clinicien(ne) ou le Service de psychologie afin d’élaborer des stratégies qui répondent aux besoins en gestion comportementale, de façon individuelle ou en collaboration avec les parents, les enseignant(e)s ou d’autres fournisseurs de services.




Offrir de la formation et de l’accompagnement en développement des habiletés de vie et des compétences sociales aux enfants, aux jeunes et aux soignants dans les milieux communautaire, scolaire et au bureau.
Mettre en œuvre et évaluer ces programmes et en rendre compte au(à la) gestionnaire clinique.
Consigner les données pertinentes aux dossiers clients conformément aux politiques de Boussole.
Recommander au(à la) gestionnaire clinique des pistes d’amélioration de la prestation des services.
Participer à titre de membre de l’équipe multidisciplinaire de Boussole.
Lorsque possible, agir à titre de mentor auprès des personnes étudiantes en intervention auprès des enfants et des jeunes en stage.
Fournir de l’information et du développement de compétences aux parents ou soignants et aux groupes communautaires concernant les enjeux liés à l’enfance et à la jeunesse.
Participer et contribuer aux réunions d’équipe interdisciplinaire, aux révisions de cas et aux communautés de pratique.
Contribuer à l’amélioration des politiques, procédures et pratiques cliniques.
Participer aux projets de recherche parrainés par Boussole, selon les directives.
Assister, lorsque possible, à des conférences, séminaires et ateliers, et lire des revues spécialisées et autres publications liées au domaine.
Assurer le respect de la structure et de la routine du programme de traitement résidentiel Relais-Départ et veiller à ce que tous les jeunes reçoivent un niveau élevé de soins.
Offrir des soutiens environnementaux et comportementaux afin de renforcer les acquis et favoriser la stabilité au sein de la résidence Relais-Départ (p. ex., objectifs quotidiens ou hebdomadaires en développement de compétences, brèves activités de pleine conscience, techniques de validation), incluant la supervision, l’accompagnement et l’engagement dans les routines quotidiennes.
Soutenir la préparation des repas et la planification des menus dans la résidence conformément au Guide alimentaire canadien ainsi qu’aux politiques et procédures de Boussole en matière d’alimentation et de nutrition.
Apporter les tâches ménagères et l’entretien général de la résidence Relais-Départ afin de maintenir des normes acceptables de propreté, de sécurité et de confort.
Tenir à jour la documentation propre au programme Relais-Départ (p. ex., registres de quarts de travail, vérifications des chambres, journaux de nuit) conformément aux exigences du programme et aux normes d’agrément.
Veiller au respect des exigences en matière de sécurité du programme Relais-Départ, notamment les exercices d’urgence, les vérifications environnementales de routine et le signalement ou le retrait immédiat de tout danger physique dans la résidence.
Contribuer à l’amélioration des politiques, procédures et pratiques propres au programme Relais-Départ et fournir une rétroaction à l’équipe de direction concernant la programmation résidentielle et les opérations.
Accomplir toute autre tâche connexe assignée.
COMPÉTENCES ET CONNAISSANCES Maîtrise des outils informatiques, notamment des logiciels de Microsoft Office (Excel et Word)
Excellentes aptitudes en communication orale et écrite. Le bilinguisme (français et anglais) est exigé.
Personne dynamique possédant d’excellentes habiletés interpersonnelles, notamment la flexibilité, la créativité et la capacité d’établir des liens et de travailler auprès d’une grande diversité d’enfants, d’adolescents et d’adultes/parents.
Capacité d’offrir un équilibre entre accessibilité, encadrement, bienveillance et établissement de limites auprès des enfants, et de soutenir le développement de ces compétences chez les autres personnes proches aidantes.
Capacité d’analyser et de comprendre les dynamiques comportementales.
Capacité de travailler en collaboration, tant à l’interne qu’à l’externe de Boussole.
Capacité de travailler avec un minimum de supervision.
Grande capacité d’autoréflexion et utilisation sécuritaire et efficace de soi dans la pratique professionnelle.
Capacité de concevoir et d’offrir des programmes et des services aux enfants, aux jeunes et aux familles.

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📌 Child and Youth Worker – Step Up, Step Down (Bilingual) – Permanent Part-Time | Posting #1892 (Ontario)
🏢 Compass
📍 Ontario