Lumenus Community Services Looking for Wraparound Facilitator at Toronto, ON Full Time

Lumenus Community Services is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We value a recruitment and selection process that is inclusive and barrier-free and we encourage applications from all individuals including, but not limited to, all cultures, religions, racialized communities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.

The Wraparound Process is an innovative approach that mobilizes the community to help children, youth and families with multiple, unmet needs, find solutions that will help improve the quality of their lives.

This proven approach surrounds youth, young parents and families with a support team of family members, social workers, public health nurses, faith groups, friends and community members. The “family like” support team is chosen by the individual(s) and includes formal and informal members. The team works together to help the young person/family plan their steps forward and build strategies to overcome barriers to success in order to reach their goals.

The Wraparound Facilitator will work with children, youth and families to help them recognize their strengths mobilize their individual support team and plan around their individual needs. We prioritize the needs of 2SLGBTQIA+ and Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) communities throughout our programs, and as such, candidates with/lived experiences of oppression, racism, homophobia, transphobia and/or ableism and/or personal connection to queer or trans communities of color, including newcomer and disability communities will be considered an asset for this position.

Lumenus is presently involved in three Wraparound initiatives:

1. Child Welfare Wraparound

2. Keeping Families Together Wraparound

Our Child Welfare Wraparound and Keeping Families Together Wraparound initiatives aim to prevent out-of-home placement for children/youth in families experiencing conflict. They also aim to help children/youth returning from care to reintegrate into their families and community. Lumenus collaborates with child welfare agencies (who refer all children/youth to our program) and other children’s mental health centres.

3. Quick Wrap Process

Quick Wrap is strength-based and adheres to the key values and principles of the Wraparound model. It is a short-term process, usually up to six months, that focuses on one to three areas of need in a young person/family’s life. In partnership with other community agencies, Quick Wrap is provided on a fee for service basis for Catholic Children’s Aid’s Supporting Families Connection project and our internal Special Needs Team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate the Wraparound Process within the context of an Individual and Family Team (IFT);
• Develop, implement, monitor and revise Wraparound Strength Needs and Cultural Discovery Plans, Action Plans and Safety Plans when needed;
• Record notes, statistics and other details as per agency policies;
• Drive the process forward in a timely manner while modeling the facilitation role within the team;
• Participate in quality assurance, evaluation and research activities, as required;
• Participate in training provided by Lumenus, which is specific to job requirements (i.e. CPI, First Aid, CPR, etc.);
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• C.Y.W. or M.S.W. (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience);
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the social services field;
• Experience or training in Wraparound’s high fidelity model an asset;
• Computer literacy including: Microsoft Office, internet navigational skills, accurate database entry, and continuously developing technology proficiency;
• A competency-based philosophy of service provision;
• Demonstrated ability to apply strengths-based approach to work with children and families, preferably with training as a Wraparound Facilitator;
• A comprehensive knowledge of the social service sector within the GTA;
• Demonstrated sound judgement related to clients and families in high risk circumstances to ensure appropriate safety plans are arranged;
• Demonstrated sound judgment and sensitivity to client differences (e.g. race, religion, culture, gender identity and sexuality);
• Ability to identify clinical learning needs, seek consultation and support through supervision;
• Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively and negotiate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team;
• Ability to balance demands/priorities of workload, manage time effectively and operate within the framework of stated expectations.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Satisfactory clearance under the Vulnerable Sector Screening process;
• Certification in First Aid and Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI) an asset;
• Reliable transportation and access to a vehicle would be considered an asset to enable work in the community;
• Ability to work flexible hours (evenings and weekends) in order to meet the demands of direct service requirements.

TO APPLY: Interested applicants are invited to visit our website at https://lumenus.ca/careers/ and submit their cover letter and resume through our Career Centre on or before January 2, 2022.

We ask applicants to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Lumenus believes that immunization against COVID-19 is an individual and societal responsibility and that we must do everything possible to protect our clients, families, employees, students, volunteers and contractors against the spread of COVID-19. As a condition of employment, proof of full vaccination or exemption under the Ontario Human Rights Code must be submitted to Human Resources seven (7) calendar days prior to start date.