Intensive Services and Transition Worker (IST-0126-T) *INTERNAL POSTING

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TITLE: Intensive Services and Transition Worker

REPSONSIBLE TO: Supervisor
LOCATION: Cookstown
JOB NUMBER: IST-0126-T

POSTED ON: January 28th, 2026

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time, Temporary (until September 7th, 2027)

HOURS OF WORK: 35 Hours per week 

UNIONIZED POSITION: OPSEU Local #332

COMPENSATION: $35.43 to $37.60 per hour

EFFECTIVE DATE: As soon as possible

REASON FOR RECRUITMENT: Temporary Replacement

INTRODUCTION: 

New Path Youth and Family Services is an accredited children's mental health agency providing a range of compassionate, innovative and accessible services for children, youth and their families throughout Simcoe County. New Path respectfully acknowledges we are situated on the traditional land of the Anishinaabeg people which includes the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Pottawatomi Nations collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. 

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Intensive Services and Transition Worker provides evidence based/informed programs to youth and their families in their home, school and community to assist with transition planning and support gains made through Live-In Treatment Service (LITS) or community services/programs. 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

1. Meet with children, youth and/or families at home, school, in-office and/or in the community to further support treatment gains and transition plans utilizing evidence based/informed programs.


2. Participate in case planning meetings to provide input into the treatment goals and objectives, plans for service, and programs achieving the goals of clients.


3. Develop collaborative client transition plans and implement these plans across all life domains, including out-of-region supports.


4. Deliver evidence based/informed intervention services through individual, family or group meetings.


5. Facilitate groups for children, youth and parents/guardians.


6. Work in partnership with the Hospital’s Child and Youth Mental Program to provide transition support to youth and their families.


7. Work as a part of a multidisciplinary treatment team in delivering client services and act as case manager for assigned clients when required.


8. Perform Crisis Intervention, Medication Administration and First Aid/CPR.


9. Complete centralized intake screenings and presentations.


10. Provide support to LITS program as required.
    

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM? 

We want all staff to feel safe, valued and a sense of belonging. We are proud to offer:

• Employer Paid Group Benefits and an Employer Match Pension Program. 


• 4 weeks paid vacation per year to start (maximum vacation entitlements is 7 weeks).


• Additional paid time for sick, birthday, float, 1/2 days on Christmas and New Year's Eve.  


• Employee and Family Assistance Program - provides short-term counselling, wellness resources, perks and free virtual fitness programs.


• Continuous professional development and career opportunities. 


• Over 10+ committees where staff, youth and families can join and partner to co-develop projects, processes and services that impact or interest them which directly contributes to our culture of inclusion and engagement. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Child and Youth Worker Diploma.


2. Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children, youth and their families in a children’s mental health or related service.


3. Experience working with evidence based/informed programs.


4. Knowledge of youth and family engagement strategies and behavioural interventions for working with children, youth and families.
   

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Youth and family focused; provides client and family centered approach to care. 


2. Meaningfully engages youth and families and collaborates to facilitate positive change. 


3. Aligns own behavior with the values, needs, priorities and goals of the organization. 


4. Takes personal responsibility for enhancing individual and team performance by promoting cooperation and commitment. 


5. Demonstrates strong engagement skills using a strengths-based approach and partners with client/family in treatment planning, goal setting and anticipated outcomes. 


6. Recognizes, initiates and adapts to changing conditions and situations in the workplace. 


7. Demonstrates awareness for the backgrounds, values, beliefs and traditions of staff, clients, families and communities we serve. 


8. Continuously assesses and challenges assumptions, personal unconscious bias and commits to understanding diverse perspectives, experiences and their intersectionality. 


9. Commits to ongoing training to build the knowledge, awareness and skills, that contribute to creating a culturally safe environment for staff, clients and families. 


10. Competency and effective use of database and Microsoft Office systems. 


11. Confident, articulate and professional when communicating verbally and in writing. 


12. French Language is an asset. 

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The promotion of self-care and staff well-being is part of our everyday culture. We value people's time both at work and home. We know that when staff feel safe, find their work meaningful and are appreciated by the agency then we achieve optimal outcomes for our clients and families. 

1. Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings, weekends, and holidays.


2. This position is primarily performed in the community/ office/on-site to support the in-person meeting preferences of our clients and families. Some administrative tasks (non-client facing work) can be requested to be completed remotely (Work From Home).


3. Must be able to effectively deliver crisis intervention using a Ministry approved training program including physical techniques. Training will be provided.


4. Travel is required to other agency offices, community locations, and in-home visits within Simcoe County and York Region using a personal vehicle. A valid driver’s license with a minimum G2 is required.
   


5. Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer. 

Full duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position are as per the Intensive Services and Transition Worker Job Description.

Please submit your application for IST-1026-T by 4pm on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026 to https://newpath.bamboohr.com/jobs/.

New Path Youth and Family Services is motivated to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. We encourage applications from all equity seeking groups and are committed to creating an inclusive environment rich with a variety of experiences and perspectives. 

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, New Path Youth and Family Services will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. 

How can we make the hiring process accessible for you? Please contact Human Resources at 705-733-2654 ext 2280 or at [email protected] to let us know your needs. We also welcome your feedback on how we can continuously improve accessibility.