Clinical Child and Youth Worker Supervisor Posting # 1868

Permanent Full-time Non-Union

Based in Sudbury, Ontario, Compass is the Lead Agency for child & youth mental health services for the districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin. Compass has a culture of caring, learning, and purpose where employees feel supported, where new ideas and innovation are welcomed, and where massive, intergenerational impact is made in the lives of children, youth, families, and communities at large. Culture, leadership, and development really matter at Compass. We’re proud of bringing our culture to life through regular staff engagement, prioritizing employee wellness, and embodying the trauma-informed culture framework Sanctuary (www.thesanctuaryinstitute.org/about-us/the-sanctuary-model). The senior leadership team also engages its management team and key staff influencers in monthly leadership development related to the LEADS in a Caring Environment Framework (www.leadscanada.net).

Sudbury is a medium-sized city known for its serenity and an astonishing amount of nearby lakes, hiking trails, and outdoor activities, while still enjoying a significant variety of the amenities large cities offer, including various restaurants, entertainment, and cultural diversity.

Compass is a non-profit agency. At Compass, we are a culture of caring, learning and purpose. We believe in investing in our people and providing our employees with many opportunities for growth, development and learning. We are working together to create paths with children, youth and families to reach their full potential. We believe in making a positive impact on the lives of others, by genuinely caring about individuals and our community. Our guiding principles shape how we work with our clients, one another, and our partners.

Reporting to the Manager of System Performance, the Clinical CYW Supervisor is responsible for providing clinical supervision to designated staff. The Supervisor is also responsible for developing and enhancing core competencies as identified by the agency to meet responsibilities in delivering core and auxiliary services. The Clinical CYW Supervisor will achieve results through observations, mentoring, coaching, teaching, leading, modeling, and holding others accountable. The incumbent must display continued dedication to the enhancement of clinical skills, competence, and confidence. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Service Management

• This role is directly responsible to the Manager of System Performance and supports the Clinical Managers and Youth Wellness Hub Coordinator within multi-disciplinary team settings.
• Provide direct clinical CYW and Peer Support Work supervision.
• Show initiative to build capacity and enhance quality client outcomes and fidelity to evidence based/informed models.
• Support staff in service delivery that adheres to professional standards recognized by the related Ministry, Accreditation, Quality Assurance and applicable professional disciplines.
• Support staff in opportunities for professional development within designated areas of responsibility and as identified in Performance Appraisals.
• Provide in-direct clinical services to children, youth and their families supporting front line staff in clinical sessions, at the Youth Wellness Hub, meetings, and case conferences when required. Direct clinical services may be provided when mentoring or coaching.
• Support implementation of innovative, evidenced, and informed services and group programming to meet client needs, in consultation with the Manager and/or Hub Coordinator.
• Provide feedback that may help inform changes to clinical or Youth Wellness Hub programs and services.
• Provide training to Compass staff, and engage in training opportunities as identified by the Manager of System Performance or Clinical Managers.

Administrative Management

• Support the Clinical Managers in recruitment, evaluation, professional development, and onboarding processes in accordance with agency policies, collective agreements, and regulatory standards.
• Support staff understanding of, and adherence to established policies and guidelines.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and teaching of identified front line staff to enhance and build capacity in specified core competencies.
• Develop and provide additional recommendations for professional development opportunities. 
• Play an integral role in the assessment, evaluation, and measurement of clinical and peer support work performance and core competencies of identified staff.
• The CYW Supervisor will support change management, program development initiatives, and agency committees. 
• Complete the process of file audits.
• Regularly support inter-disciplinary team meetings, providing education when appropriate or chairing when necessary.
• Attend and participate in identified team meetings.
• Provide the System Performance team with operational information, community and agency trends, feedback, and discussion in the agency service direction.
• Review relevant client assessments, clinical intervention plans and behavioural plans.
• Observe group programming at Compass and the Youth Wellness Hub and provide feedback to facilitate the growth of all staff.  
• Participate in strategic planning and other agency planning activities.         
• Participate in relevant research activities and program evaluation.
• Meet regularly for supervision with the Manager of System Performance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager of System Performance.
• Work with the Manager of System Performance and the Clinical Managers to ensure staff training needs are addressed and provide training as requested (e.g. orientation to EMHware, My Wellness Passport, Enterprise etc.).

Community

• Represent the agency in the community to facilitate collaborative relationships.
• Participate in community events or committees related to children’s mental health issues or Youth Wellness Hubs as assigned.
• Contribute to community education through presentations to professionals and community groups as assigned. 

Skills:

• Work in a computerized environment with knowledge of Excel and Word applications.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information with a continuous dedication to confidentiality.
• Assess, prioritize, analyse, and solve problems.
• Demonstrate organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop a sound appreciation and knowledge of the Agency’s functions and organizational structure.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication, preferably in both official languages (English and French).
• Ability to work collaboratively with other experienced professionals including school boards, colleagues of other health and social service agencies, local politicians, etc.
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills.
• Excellent conceptual, analytical, resolution and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to teamwork and openness.

Knowledge:

• Familiar with evidence informed practices, including SNAP (Stop Now and Plan), FRIENDS Anxiety Group, Caregiver Skills Building, Attachment Theory, Behaviour Assessments and Management, and work from a Trauma Informed lens.
• Demonstrate supervisory and mentoring skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent clinical assessment and therapy skills.
• Demonstrated aptitude in the use of software including word processing and data management.
• Good understanding of child and youth work and related disciplines relative to youth and families’ social, behavioral, emotional and developmental needs.
• Knowledge and skills in the management and evaluation of client information systems.     
• Knowledge of the child welfare and children’s mental health systems, and other social and health services.
• Demonstrated knowledge in community-based programs with a clear understanding of both urban and rural issues and communities.
• Knowledge and practice of the Agency’s Collective Agreement, and Policies and Procedures. 
• Knowledge and appreciation of issues facing our diverse populations (i.e. Anishnaabe cultures, Francophone, Immigrant/Refugee, LGBT2SQ, etc.).

Capabilities:

• Required to act in accordance with the Agency’s principles and values.
• Self-Awareness: aware of their own assumptions, values, principles, strengths and limitations.
• Managing Self: take responsibility for their own performance and health.
• Developing Self: actively seeks opportunities and challenges for personal learning, character building, and growth.
• Demonstrating Character: Model qualities such as honesty, integrity, resilience, and confidence.

Qualifications:

• Preferred candidates will possess a Child and Youth Work Diploma with 10 years clinical experience, with demonstration of supervisory qualities through leading others or taking on greater responsibility. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the provision of clinical Child and Youth Work services to children and their families.
• Membership in a relevant professional association is encouraged but not mandatory.

Other:

• Must be able to work flexible hours that match service delivery.  May need to work on-call after hours/weekends as required.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound judgements.
• Compass is a tri-cultural agency and as such the agency strives to have employee representation in each of the three areas (English, French and aboriginal cultures)
• Knowledge of Anishnaabe traditional healing ways is considered an asset.

Successful applicants will be required to provide:

• Proof of eligibility to work in Canada
• A valid Ontario driver’s license and use of a reliable motor vehicle; insurability on vehicle as per policy
• Completed Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Benefits include:

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Paid vacation
• Paid float days
• Paid sick leave
• Dental, Vision and Extended Health benefits
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• On-site parking (paid by employer)

We offer one of Canada’s best pension plans

We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), a defined benefit pension that provides security and peace of mind for your future. As a multi-employer plan, HOOPP is portable across many healthcare organizations in Ontario, and all employees are eligible to join immediately upon hire. For every dollar you contribute, the employer adds $1.26, meaning the plan is 55% funded by the employer and 45% by you. HOOPP proudly recognizes our employees and provides a stable foundation for their future as part of the overall compensation package. Join us and start building a future you can look forward to.

Application Process

Compass is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace culture where all employees are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We recognize that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success and are committed to creating an environment where everyone thrives and is protected from harm.

Compass is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace. Compass is committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success. Compass will engage in reasonable workplace accommodation, short of undue hardship, for any successful candidate who has a documented exemption under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Compass offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by Compass regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose Compass as your employer of choice.

We request that all applicants submit their cover letter and résumé quoting job posting number #1868 not later than April 9 2026, clearly indicating how you meet the qualifications by email at hr@compassne.ca or at www.compassne.ca.

We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.