Family Support Worker (Toronto)

Abiona Centre For Infant & Early Mental Health (the “Centre”), is a client-centered organization focusing on infant and early childhood mental health. We support pregnant and parenting young mothers aged 13-29, along with their babies who reside at the Centre or in the community. As an accredited Children’s Mental Health Centre, we are the largest Young Parent Infant Centre in the province.

Our commitment is to create a better future for vulnerable pregnant and parenting young mothers and their children 0-6. Our infant and early childhood mental health programs give our clients the tools they need to build secure relationships with their babies, cope withlife’s adversities, find help when needed and succeed in life. We offera live-in treatment program,transitional housing, on-sitehigh school programs, community housing support,housing and community support referral services, and maternal-infant mental health programs. Collaborating with community partners, our multi-disciplinary team provides wraparound programs addressing mental health, education, life skills, and transitional needs. The Centre also operates an EarlyON Child and Family Centre, along with two Early Learning Centers open to families, young women, and their children in the community.

Our vision is a world where families led by young women have the emotional and physical supports to realize their full potential.

The Family Support Worker (FSW) provides Child and Youth work practice to residents with specific attention to life-skills training, building the therapeutic milieu and preparation for independent living. The Family Support Worker works collaboratively with other Centrestaff and externalpartners to addressthe complex needs of clients. The Family Support Worker may be assigned to the Live In Treatment or Transitional Housing programs, and reports to the Supervisor, Live In Treatment or Transitional Housing programs and makes decisionin consultation with his or her supervisor. This position helps to supervise students placements and volunteers in the team.

Position: Family Support Worker

Term: Permanent - Full Time/ Existing Position

Rate of Pay: $52,064 per annum

Department: Live In Treatment and Transitional Housing Programs

Permanent : Full Time/ Existing Position

Reports to: Supervisor, LiveIn Treatment and Transitional Housing Programs

Qualification:

• Child and Youth Worker Diploma or related Bachelor’s degree
• Current Standard FirstAid, CPR and CPI
• At least three(3) years related experience.
• General knowledge of the developmental needs of infants, children and youth
• Ability to create the development of the therapeutic milieu in program settings.
• Ability to measure and evaluate client outcomes
• Excellent group facilitation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work as part of team as well as independently
• Good communication skills
• Ability to write and document clearly and concisely
• Ability to work using a collaborative approach
• Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act in LIT settings Knowledge of group dynamics and behavior management
• Awareness and experience of cultural diversity
• Proficient with word processing, data collection systems and email software.

Working Condition:

• Shift work - day, evening
• Physical demands – lifting, walking, climbing stairways, bending, carrying items as required by program needs(e.g., lifting a child under in the care of the program).

Closing Date: Until Filled.

The Centre offers a dynamic work workplace and career advancement opportunities. The successful candidate must have a negative criminal reference check and vulnerable sector screening as a condition of employment.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Centre’s Accommodation Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Please make your needs known in advance.

The Centre encourages applications from persons who represent the diverse populations we serve.

Qualified applicants should send their cover letter and resume by the closing date to: Human Resources

Abiona Centre

1102 Broadview Avenue Toronto, ON M4K 2S5

Fax: 416-425-4056 OR

Email: (please quote \"Family Support Worker\" in the subject line)

We thank all applicants, however, only those we select for interview will be contacted.

Date of posting: March 27, 2026