Share Email Opening Title Developmental Services Urgent Response Coordinator (OAP)  About the Organization Are you interested in making a difference? Are you looking to instill hope and inspire change? Your Support Services Network (YSSN) is a non-profit charitable organization that offers competitive compensation packages. We also know that a job is more than a pay cheque. We offer our staff the opportunity to work together to make a difference. When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing they've helped people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, complex support needs and their families or caregivers find meaningful connections to help them live their best life. Employees can take advantage of many opportunities: • A Hybrid work arrangement that blends work from home with time in community or the office and the ability to flex or compress your work hours. • A commitment to providing our employees with internal career opportunities through lateral position changes in our growing programs. • In-house training, and external training for courses related to employees' current positions or to prepare them for other roles within our organization. • A commitment to furthering our efforts in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging through an active Steering Committee. • Recognition programs including long-term service awards and idea recognition. • An active Wellness Committee that promotes and organizes yoga sessions, mindfulness moments, fun contests, lunch-and-learn events and seminars. We didn't become one of Canada's top non-profit employers of choice without a lot of thought, care and consideration for our team. Our supportive and collaborative workplace balances engaging and challenging work with personal development and a commitment to wellness. If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your expertise to engage in meaningful and challenging work, please apply to join our team today.   Description One Full-time Contract Position to March 31, 2023 (with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent) In this role, you will be working in collaboration with Children’s Treatment Network to support children and families participating in the Ontario Autism Program who have urgent service planning needs OAP Urgent Response Coordinators will support families of children and youth with autism who require urgent assistance with their service planning needs. This will include screening of children/youth with Autism who request the service, providing service navigation for all children and youth referred, and leading development of an Urgent Response Service Plan for those who meet the criteria and their families. They will monitor and update the plan during a child/youth’s involvement with the service. They will further support a family’s transition to other supports after their involvement with Urgent Response. This service will primarily be provided in York Region, with flexibility for support in Simcoe County locations, as well. This position will facilitate an inter-agency team approach to the development and monitoring of an urgent response plan that is child and family centered. The OAP Urgent Response Coordinator will also facilitate internal and external team development by understanding the Ontario Autism Program and the Children’s Treatment Network system, in general. It will work particularly closely with Service Planning Coordinators and other children’s service providers. A hybrid remote work arrangement is available for this position   Position Requirements Bachelors degree in Social Work or a related discipline (i.e. Psychology etc.) Minimum five years’ related experience/Children’s Service System Experience working with multiple special needs children, youth and their families in a case management/service coordination capacity Strong working knowledge of OAP and children’s support services Experience with developing an integrated service plan Experience working with team members from multiple children’s sectors Good working knowledge of relevant provincial policies and legislation concerning children and youth Experience with team facilitation and leadership Francophone or second language is considered an asset Understanding of cultural diversity and second language skills are considered assets The successful applicant will be required to provide a police clearance that meets agency standards A valid driver’s license, adequate insurance coverage for business purposes and regular use of a reliable vehicle.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Position Developmental Services Urgent Response Coordinator (OAP)   Close Date 10/3/2022 11:59:00 PM   Number of Openings 1   Location Aurora   EOE Statement At YSSN, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe and respectful workplace where diversity and inclusive approaches are recognized assets. We invite and welcome applications from equity deserving groups, Indigenous Peoples, People with Disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all people committed to meaningful work that makes a difference. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources. Our Vision A Meaningful Life for All: Relationships, Community, Well-Being. Our Mission Communicate. Connect. Collaborate. We thank all candidates for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://YorkSupportServicesNetwork.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found -- Follow us

 

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