COMPASS-Community Partners with Schools is growing!
7 full time positions that begin as one year contracts with opportunity for re-newel
Salary range 51-56,000 annual pro- rated to 47 weeks.
Generous benefits package, 5 weeks leave in the summer which are eligible for E.I.
Location-York Region
We are seeking experienced mental health professionals to work within an innovative, collaborative and integrated approach
to supporting communities. COMPASS- Community Partners with Schools aims to build resiliency and improve the
community’s capacity to respond to the mental health needs of children, youth and families. Multiple approaches support the
goals of the initiative including an integrated interdisciplinary school based team and a local Community Planning Table.
The Child and Family Resource Liaison will become a member of an interdisciplinary school based team. These unique
integrated teams comprised of education and mental health personnel provide specialized services to schools within York
Region. In the role of Child and Family Resource Liaison you will participate in team consultations and assessments and help
build the capacity of school staff in supporting children with mental health, socio- emotional and behavioral needs. You will
provide brief treatment to children, youth and families as well as assist in identifying resources and act as a liaison for the
child and family between school -based services and community services. The ideal candidate will be flexible and able to
work within a system change context.
Role/Duties include:
 Working cooperatively within an interdisciplinary team
 Observation, assessment, and formulation of comprehensive strategies to support children and youth in the
context of the school, family and community
 Assisting school staff in the development and implementation of student support strategies and programs
 Modeling and coaching staff within a capacity building framework; working with both community agencies and
school staff
 Conducting clinical consultations and assessments in partnership with the school team; recommending a
treatment direction/formulation, providing case management and brief treatment services (approx 5 mos), and
providing and supporting referrals to community resources where appropriate
 Providing Case Management; or assisting in the support of and designation of a case manager who ensures
coordinated, collaborative services.
 Acting as a bridge for the school, student and family between school based services and community services
 Ensuring the provision of quality integrated services in the most efficient and effective manner for the school,
student and family. This position requires you to service the school, student, and family as your clientele.
Qualifications/Skill Set
Theoretical/practical knowledge normally obtained through the completion of a post secondary degree/diploma
in Behavioral Sciences (i.e. Social Work, Psychology, etc.) combined with at least 5 years of work experience in
a clinical setting, sound knowledge of systems theory, family development/dynamics, school based models and
mental health treatment modalities.
Essential skills include: Understanding of education, mental health and child welfare legislation, knowledge of
school systems, the ability to work flexibly within multi systems, demonstrated leadership capacity, conflict
resolution, critical thinking, a thorough knowledge of York Region and its services, outstanding organizational
and time management skills, excellent communication skills both written and verbal, expertise in case
management and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Affiliation with an accredited professional body is preferred.
Knowledge of CAFAS and BCFPI is an asset.
Please note this position requires a car and involves extensive travel.
COMPASS-Community Partners with Schools is a partnership of the York Region District School Board, York
Catholic District School Board, Blue Hills Child and Family Centre; Kinark Child and Family Services; The York
Centre for Children Youth and Families; Thistletown Regional Centre for Children and Adolescents- Panorama
Program, Family Services York Region and other community serving agencies.
Please apply in writing by October 5, 2011 to:
COMPASS Hiring Department
317 Centre Street East
Richmond Hill, ON
L4C 1B3
compassyorkregion@gmail.com