About this role
ABOUT US Springboard's mission is to build stronger communities by helping youth and adults develop the skills they need to reach their full potential. As a charitable organization, we deliver innovative, professional and diverse programming by establishing partnerships between our clients and their community. Springboard?s program areas include community justice, employment, developmental services, youth justice, Weed out The Risk and The Community Learning HUB. WHO WE ARE People are at the centre of everything we do. We foster opportunities for skills development, personal growth and social interaction. We also actively promote work/life balance and mental health supports. We foster communication across the agency, from our Town Halls to our quarterly Springboard orientations. We are a learning organization and our people have the opportunity to provide feedback into all areas of the organization. We have an active Employee Engagement Committee that focuses on connecting staff through communication, a rewards and recognition program, career development initiatives and of course, social and team building opportunities. Springboard offers a comprehensive benefits package for full time, permanent staff and, for all permanent positions, a savings plan that helps support our people in all aspects of their lives.
THE OPPORTUNITY Job Class Union
Department Justice Services
Location 2568 Lawrence Ave East, Toronto ON Status Full-time, Permanent Pay Rate $49,872.48 per annum Vacancy Number JS-U26-31 Number of vacancies 1
Available Immediately
Hours/Shifts Mon-Thursday 11:00am-7:00pm, Fridays 8:30am-4:30pm Flexibility to work beyond regular shift due to programming needs may be required. Coverage at other sites and travel may be required. Schedules may change depending on operational requirements
Our youth community justice programs deliver programming to young people aged 12- 24 in Ontario. Our programs provide alternative to formal court processes and/or custody, and work to engage young people in further developing their skills and seek to repair harm caused where possible. Reporting to the Supervisor of our youth community justice programs, our Attendance Program team of Youth Justice Workers are based at our Attendance Centre. The team work closely together to provide individual support and group programming to justice- involved youth, including skill-development workshops in areas including anger management, Stop Now and Plan, Girls Group, substance use. This position is responsible for intakes, ongoing communication with the young person and referral source, case management, and ensuring that programming meets the needs of the young person. Additionally, this team provide regular support to our two TDSB partnership programs based at our Attendance location through providing individua and group programming on a weekly basis. Requirements WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE Program Delivery
• Delivering in-person and group programming on a regular basis and providing input and feedback into curriculum as needed • Using crisis prevention, intervention, and other de-escalation strategies with young people when they are in heightened states and/or have experienced trauma • Implement daily activities of the program, including ensuring that regular programming and supports ar