Careers

Offering you opportunities to work in a challenging career in Human Services.

We recognize and appreciate the contribution each employee makes to the well-being of our organization, and to the delivery of service to individuals. In turn, we endeavour to provide employment which is rewarding, both professionally and personally.

We are committed to fairness and equity in its employment practices, to fostering a work environment that is characterized by dignity, courtesy, and respect and in which there are opportunities for challenge, broadening experiences and advancement. We are also committed to providing employees with support, recognition and appreciation for their contribution.

Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Award

April 2023

We are thrilled to announce that YSSN is a recipient of the Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Award (NEOC) for 2022!

It’s an honour to be recognized as a non-profit whose people, leadership and vision translate into outstanding talent management practices that support successful mission delivery in the communities we serve.

Learn more here

Career Opportunities

Developmental Services – Service Planning Coordinator

One Full Time Contract Position to March 31, 2024 (with the possibility of an extension or becoming permanent)

In this role, you will be working in collaboration with Children’s Treatment Network to ensure service integration for children and their families with multiple special needs

Service Planning Coordinators will support families of children and youth with multiple and/or complex special needs by acting as one identifiable point of contact for the development of a coordinated service plan that recognizes all of their service needs and builds on their child or youth’s strengths. Service Planning Coordinators will be family centered and will support the client, family and team to identify and set meaningful goals and engage in the integrated and coordinated service planning process.

The position also hosts Brief Resource and Support Services to provide short term support to families. This service will be held across various locations in York Region. This service provides families with 1:1 support to learn more about the resources and services that are available in the community.

This position will facilitate an inter-agency team approach to the development and monitoring of a comprehensive integrated plan of care that is child and family centred. The Service Planning Coordinator will also facilitate internal and external team development by understanding the Children’s Treatment Network system: its services, agencies and roles, and making meaningful connections with and amongst team members.

Position Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Social Work or related discipline (i.e. Health Sciences)
• Minimum three years related experience
• Experience working with multiple special needs children, youth and their families
• Completion of referral forms, the provision of information/resources both generic and specialized and to facilitate access to all children’s services
• Experience with developing an integrated service plan
• Experience working with team members from multiple children’s sectors
• 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

Please submit your application here no later than May 30, 2023 at 5:00:00pm.

Developmental Services Case Manager – Intake

One Full-Time Contract Position to March 31, 2024 (with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent)

The Developmental Services Case Manager – Intake is responsible for the provision of case management and advocacy services to children and adults who have a developmental disability or dual diagnosis (developmental disability and mental health). The main functions include short term case management, intake functions such as needs assessments using specific tools, eligibility screening for children’s referrals, warm transfers/referral support and community education.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related discipline (i.e. Health Sciences, etc.)
• Three years directly related experience
• Experience working with individuals who have developmental disabilities is essential
• Language skills and an understanding of cultural diversity are considered assets
• Familiarity with the local service system and its providers is required
• A second language is considered asset
• The successful applicant will be required to provide a police clearance that meets agency standards
• A valid license, appropriate business use insurance and regular use of a reliable vehicle

Please submit your application here no later than June 2, 2023 at 5:00:00pm.

Mental Health Case Management – Flex Supports

One Full-Time Contract Position to March 31, 2025 (with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent)

This position will provide intensive case management and advocacy services to individual’s aged sixteen and over who are experiencing mental health, dual diagnosis and/or addictions and who are vulnerably housed or homeless. Through a collaborative approach, this position will facilitate recovery and assist service users who are experiencing significant difficulties in daily functioning to improve their quality of life. Tasks will include direct service interventions, clinical support and community development. Daily travel within York region will be required.

Position Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Social Work or related discipline (i.e. Health Sciences)
• Minimum 3 years related experience in social services with adults who have a serious mental illness, dual diagnosis, developmental disability, or addictions
• Second language is an asset – Cantonese, Mandarin, Francophone
• Broad experience with individual, family, and systems advocacy, supportive counseling, crisis prevention and intervention experience
• Experience in providing support around housing and/or homelessness
• Sound understanding of the population and relevant legislation
• The successful applicant will be required to provide a police clearance that meets agency standards
• A valid G driver’s license, appropriate insurance coverage for business use and regular access to a reliable vehicle.

Please submit your application here no later than June 2, 2023 at 5:00:00pm.

Mental Health Case Manager

One Full-Time Permanent Position

One Full-Time Contract until March 31, 2024 (with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent)

In this role, you will provide comprehensive and collaborative community based case management response to individuals age sixteen and over with serious mental illness and/or addictions within York Region. Utilizing a Recovery Model framework, the Mental Health Case Manager will assist service users to identify needs and goals that will enhance the quality of their lives.

Position Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Social Work or related discipline (i.e. Health Sciences)
• Minimum 3 years related experience required
• Proficiency in French is considered an asset
• Knowledge and practice of psychosocial rehabilitation approach and advanced clinical and assessment skills are assets
• Counselling, crisis prevention and intervention experience
• Experience working with individuals having serious mental illness is essential
• The successful applicant will be required to provide a police clearance that meets agency standards
• A valid G driver’s license, appropriate insurance coverage for business use, and reliable vehicle are required for this position

Please submit your application here no later than June 2, 2023 at 5:00:00pm.

Developmental Services Housing Case Manager

One Full-Time Contract until March 31, 2024 (with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent)

Primary functions include provision of assistance and support for adults who have a developmental disability and their families with a focus on transitioning to more independent living situations. This position will support individuals who would like to live more independently in their community, especially those who live with caregivers who are aging. The role will include support in navigating the service system and exploring all available community service options. The Housing Case Manager will be responsible for assessment of needs, development and coordination of service plans, referral support and skill development. They will also provide resources and support through community connections, the use of the DSO Housing Toolkit and by sharing information regarding community specific housing programs. They may also help individuals connect to local community resources and agencies including working with local municipal housing programs.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related discipline (i.e Psychology etc.).
• Three years directly related front line experience
• Experience working with individuals who have developmental disabilities is essential
• Experience in assisting people to develop independent living skills and plan for more independent living is an asset
• Language skills and an understanding of cultural diversity are considered assets
• French or Cantonese language skills is considered an asset
• Familiarity with the local service system and its providers is required
• The successful candidate will be required to provide a police clearance that meets agency standards
• A valid G license, business use insurance and regular use of a reliable vehicle

Please submit your application here no later than June 2, 2023 at 5:00:00pm.

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