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 Offi

📌 Child and Youth Worker – Step Up, Step Down (Canada)
🏢 Compass
📍 Canada