Intensive Child & Youth Case Coordinator – George House
Why Work for SOAR Community Services
About SOAR Community Services
SOAR Community Services (formerly St. Leonard's Community Services) has been an established part of the community for more than 55 years, and is accredited for our excellence in serving children, youth, adults, and families.
Our Purpose
We support people to achieve new heights.
We do this by:
- Delivering quality services
- Coordinating care
- Partnering with others
- Supporting staff success
- Continuously improving our services
Our Principles
- Empowered Client Voices
- Clarity with Compassion
- Unified by Teamwork
- Integrity Through Consistency
- Inclusion in Action
- Leadership Through Empowerment
- Community Connected Care
- Adaptation and Innovation
- Governance in Partnership
Full Time - Monday to Friday 9:30am-5pm
Duties
We are recruiting for a Full Time Intensive Case Coordinator – George House. This role is a vital part of our Housing Program, supporting youth aged 14-16, providing essential support for high-needs youth in care. Embracing a harm reduction philosophy, the program fosters collaboration with internal and external partners to ensure coordinated, integrated, and high-quality services.
Intervene and manage client behaviours by using Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) techniques.
Utilize the Agency’s Client Service Model, facilitate development of strength-based service plans with clients and provide support in working on the plan with clients.
Support the Plan of Care developed in consultation with the clinical lead.
Advocate for clients when necessary and assist clients in assertiveness and in developing advocacy skills for themselves.
Provide individual and/or group life skills support to clients using the cognitive behavioural approach to teach skills such as problem-solving, anger management, self-control and coping strategies.
Communicate with parents, guardians, and referral sources by sharing information, addressing concerns, and resolving problems.
Qualifications
College Diploma in Social Services preferred
Current registration in good standing with a governing body such as the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSW/SSW), the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) etc.
Minimum 2 years’ combined student placement and/or paid experience in a mental health and/or substance use clinical or group setting
Demonstrated ability to apply relevant theoretical models when providing assessments to identify strengths, needs and level of risk
Current and demonstrated knowledge of integrated services to meet unique needs of individuals with complex needs, and youth at risk
Must hold a valid G level driver’s license
Eligibility
- Eligible to work in Canada
- Vacant Position
Benefits
Salary: Starting at $58,637.00 annually.
Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and travel insurance, with options fully paid for Full Time staff.
Time off: 3 weeks’ vacation, 60 hours of personal leave, and 15 hours of wellness time (pro-rated first year).
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) for staff and their families.
RSP/TFSA matching for eligible staff.
A supportive, values-driven workplace that prioritizes your well-being.
How to Apply
Ready to Make an Impact?
We’re looking for someone passionate about empowering client voices, connection in community care and inclusion in action! If that’s you, we want to hear from you.
Apply by: July 29th, 2026 | Reference: FT Intensive Case Coordinator - GH
Our Commitment to Job Seekers
SOAR Community Services is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wyandot, the Haudenosaunee, and some of the Ojibwa Nation. The territory is mutually covered by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this community, on this territory. We also acknowledge that the settler population has been able to benefit from this beautiful land. We are all treaty members and will strive to act in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples and center their voices.
SOAR Community Services is committed to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging within our workplace and across the communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals with lived and living experience and from members of equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous, Black, and racialized communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and persons with disabilities. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodations as part of the hiring process, please let us know so that we may arrange for their provision
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