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Student - Community Justice Multidisciplinary Team

CompanyYouth Services Bureau of Ottawa
LocationOttawa
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Students will be placed with either the Youth Mental Health Court Worker or the Transitional Youth Justice Worker, focusing on supporting youth involved in the justice system. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, facilitating referrals, preparing service plans, advocating for clients, and maintaining professional contacts.
Internship Type
student
Company Size
284
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
At the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa (YSB) we are committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental and accessible environment where individuals 12 years and older can pursue their life goals and be encouraged in making informed decisions. YSB is a multi-service agency that provides services in French and English in employment, health and housing, mental health, youth engagement and youth justice. We work in partnership to develop, deliver and advocate for better conditions, services and opportunities for youth and families. Through our services, we: - Value our clients’ strengths - Believe in empowering youth and families - Value diversity - Value accountability for our clients & ourselves - Believe in meaningful youth engagement as core to our practice - Value the continuous review of the quality of our work - Believe in collaboration
About the Role
 

Program Overview

The Community Justice Multidisciplinary Team is comprised of the Youth Mental Health Court Worker, the Anger Management Program, the Transitional Youth Justice Worker, as well as the Reintegration Program.  Students completing their placements with the Community Justice Multidisciplinary Team will either be working with the Youth Mental Health Court Worker or the Transitional Youth Justice Worker.  The Youth Mental Health Court program redirects youth with mental health issues who are in conflict with the law towards programs and services that they, along with their families, need.  The Transitional Youth Justice program provides support for youth transitioning from custody or detention back into their community.

Students will have the opportunity to conduct complete assessments, facilitate referrals, prepare written recommendations for service plan, facilitate client meetings, advocate for clients, maintain both electronic and physical files, maintain updated information on community resources/services, recommend post program services, facilitate access to community resources and services as well as maintain ongoing contact with all professionals involved (lawyers, courts, probation, police services), as well as facilitating life skill development.

Recommended programs:

  • Bachelor of Criminology
  • Bachelor of Social Work
  • Bachelor of Psychology
  • Social Services Worker
  • Child and Youth Care Worker
  • Community and Justice Services
  • Techniques de réadaptation et de justice pénale
  • Techniques d’éducation spécialisée
  • Techniques de travail social
Key Skills
Conduct AssessmentsFacilitate ReferralsPrepare Written RecommendationsFacilitate Client MeetingsAdvocate For ClientsMaintain Electronic FilesMaintain Physical FilesMaintain Community Resource InformationRecommend Post Program ServicesFacilitate Access To ResourcesMaintain Professional ContactFacilitate Life Skill Development
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