Job details Posted 1 month ago

Employer Our Place Peel
Job terms Full-time

ModeOnsite

DeadlineOngoing
Location
Brampton, ON

Organization Overview

Our Place Peel is a growing, community-based, non-profit charitable organization that is focused on providing shelter and outreach support for homeless and disadvantaged youth aged 16-24 in the Region of Peel. We are a leading organization recognized in the community for our commitment to providing youth in need with a safe environment and access to services to help them achieve independence and foster growth.

 

Our Place Peel’s mission is to empower youth through prevention, intervention and support in accessing safe and sustainable housing. Their vision is for all youth to have a place to call home.

What We Can Offer You:

  • Paid Time off
  • Casual Dress
  • On-site parking
  • Training and education allowance
  • 100% employer-paid benefits
  • Wellness program
  • Employee and Family Assistance program
  • Opportunities for Growth!

Position Profile

nCourage is a collaborative integrated service hub for at-risk individuals, victims, and survivors of sexual exploitation. Our Place Peel is the lead organization, our collaborative partner is EFRY Hope and Help for Women. The goal of nCourage is to improve access to services and supports for victims and survivors in one safe location and across Peel. 

The nCourage Supervisor will lead the daily client operations of the nCourage Hub focused on supporting at-risk, victims, and survivors of sexual exploitation through a client-centered and trauma-informed framework. When supporting clients, they will conduct triage, intake, screening and assessments; provides intervention, crisis support and advocacy to staff and clients, and makes appropriate referrals to community services for individuals and their families. 

As part of the leadership team, the nCourage Supervisor will provide leadership and supervision to front-line staff, volunteers and students. As well, the nCourage Supervisor will provide support to community partners, and provided education and awareness in our community.

The nCourage Supervisor will sustain relationships with community services and committee partners in working collaboratively to address barriers and advocate for best practices and special considerations for victims and survivors of sexual exploitation in Peel. This is a concentrated effort to evaluate and improve access to services, foster collaboration across the human trafficking system and address barriers to services. 

The Supervisor will support, supervise and coordinate services at a direct systems-level across the Peel Region, serving as a part of the nCourage leadership team, they will be a point of contact for service providers at nCourage.

Coordination:

  • Provide coordination of services onsite, virtual and within the community.
  • Build and engage in collaborative partnerships with PHTSPC agencies and other partners as identified to address gaps and provide service.
  • Organize, coordinate and facilitate collaborative team meetings, community programming that address gaps, barriers and/or issues impacting victims and survivors.
  • Supervise and lead employees in implementing program goals and objectives, and professional development.

Communications and Essential Support:

  • Support the Client Navigators and Female Mobile Support Team to address barriers and gaps as identified by their clients and system access.
  • Support in the collection and reporting of data, outcomes, community stories and other relevant information, while maintaining current and up-to-date electronic files.
  • Communicate information, reports, charts/tables, care path updates and important community events to partners.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of case coordination by preparing and administering measurement tools. 

Administration:

  • Prepare written communication including emails, correspondence, charts/ tables, reports, etc.
  • Compile statistical information and prepare monthly reports as required for program evaluation and development.
  • Maintain detailed and appropriate documentation, record keeping, progress notes, and care path plans.
  • Develop and maintain databases, email contacts and distribution lists.
  • Maintain current, up to date, electronic files.

Community Involvement:

  • Positively and professionally represent the nCourage Collaborative in the community by participating and collaborating with community partners on various projects and initiatives as requested.
  • Maintain current and up-to-date knowledge of community resources.
  • Present/Group Facilitation of programming for community partners, or those at-risk as needed/assigned.

Direct Client Support:

  • Complete intake and/or triage, and assessments to determine client needs, interests.
  • Support the implementation of next steps for care.
  • Keep careful and accurate records and maintain client case file of all relevant information pertaining to assigned caseload, via the designated database.
  • Conduct therapeutic, trauma-informed risk assessment and safety planning.
  • Support identifying the client’s needs, and desired referrals to on-site and off-site partners for service, in coordination with the case managers.
  • Coordinate with case managers to support continuum of care and access to services.
  • Short-term and/or supportive case management when required.
  • Consult and report any risk concerns to appropriate agencies.
  •     Advocate for clients and report barriers and gaps as identified by clients.

Other:

  • Participate in trainings, workshops, conferences and stay up to date on relevant best practices, laws, services and programs protecting and supporting victims and survivors of sexual exploitation.
  • Assist in the development of program specific policies and procedures/guidelines and in the overall planning and development of the program.
  • Develop and coordinate onsite services at the hub.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Degree in Social Services or related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in social work, community college diploma or related human service field diploma.
  • 3-5 years of relevant work experience in a supervisory role.
  • Knowledge about human trafficking, gender-based violence, experience working with victims and survivors of human trafficking, and trauma.
  • Work schedule flexibility with evenings and weekends.
  • A valid Ontario Driver’s License, access to a vehicle and $2,000,000 (minimum) liability car insurance coverage are mandatory.
  • Valid CPI/UMAB and First Aid/CPR certifications.
  • Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check that meets the standards of Our Place Peel.
  • Must be flexible to work at Brampton and/or Mississauga locations.
  • Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to applicable legislation.

How to apply

Please apply on our company website

https://ourplacepeel.org/careers/