Join the New Path Team
Learn with us. Grow with us.
At New Path Youth and Family Services we know that when staff feel safe, find their work meaningful and are appreciated by the agency then we achieve optimal outcomes for the children, youth and families that access our services.
What you can expect at New Path
New Path Youth and Family Services encourages applications from all equity seeking groups and are committed to creating an inclusive environment rich with a variety of experiences and perspectives.
Promoting self-care and well-being is part of our everyday culture. We value people’s time both at work and home. We have approximately 110 full-time, part-time and contract staff. Below are our organizational values that drive our work:
Compassion
Leading with understanding and acceptance, we start from a place of appreciation for our clients’ needs, building relationships centered around trust, listening, and humanity.
Inclusivity
Our spaces are safe, welcoming, and representative, where people are free from judgement and barriers to access. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging throughout our organization.
Engagement
Through partnering with those we serve, we advocate for and develop services that are accessible and responsive to individuals’ needs.
Adaptability
We have a keen appetite for growth, curiosity, and continuous learning that allows us to remain flexible and creative in the face of change.
Collaboration
We value and uphold the importance of working together. We develop strong relationships with our partners, new and existing, and actively seek ways to leverage our collective expertise and experience.
Quality
We provide a high standard of service rooted in evidence based practices, supporting our clients along their journey. Together, we deliver impactful services leading to meaningful change.
Our Commitment to an Accessible and Diverse Workplace
New Path’s Vision of healthy, thriving and connected communities that support personal growth and wellbeing includes everyone. We invite all qualified applicants to apply including individuals with disabilities, those who identify as Black, Indigenous or Persons of Colour, members of the 2S-LGBTQ+ community.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, New Path will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. Please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accomodation(s) that you may require in respect to any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
“When I read New Path’s mission statement that mental health can’t wait, that really resonated with me … From our leadership team to our supervisor team to our front line staff team we’re all really motivated to provide quality mental health services. Our agency really values our staff, and takes that work-life balance to heart. Because we understand that in order for us to provide that really high quality mental health service, our staff really need to be in a position to do so. And so we really do respect both their personal and their work lives and ensure that they have the support that they need to provide that really high quality service.”
Kyle Murray, New Path’s Manager of Clinical Services
Join the New Path Team!
If you share our passion for supporting children, youth and their families in their mental wellness journey, please view our current opportunities.
How can we make the hiring process accessible for you?
Please contact our People and Culture Team at 705-733-2654 ext 2280 or at HR@newpath.ca to let us know your needs. We also welcome your feedback on how we can continuously improve accessibility.
Should you require full job postings in an alternative format, please email us at HR@newpath.ca
Student Placements are Available at New Path
At New Path Youth and Family Services, we have a proud history of supporting the next generation of mental health professionals through student placement opportunities. The New Path Student Placement Committee is dedicated to creating a positive learning environment so your experience with us is meaningful. Our goal is to support at least 6 student placements each year.
We have many students who have enjoyed their placement experience so much that they apply to join our staff team!
Due to the large number of students who apply for placements, we are unable to place everyone. Only students who are currently enrolled in a university or college programming requiring placement hours will be considered.
Please contact Human Resources at 705-733-2654 ext 2280 or at HR@newpath.ca if you have any questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
We offer a range of student placements throughout the year, from programs such as Social Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, Bachelor’s in Social Worker, Masters in Social Worker, Masters in Counselling Psychology.
- In February for (May-August), (September-December), or full-year placements (September-May)
- In September, for semester-length placements (January-April)
Placement opportunities are only available to students who are currently enrolled in an academic program and are required to complete a practicum or training placement to fulfil program requirements.
All applications will be reviewed and you will be contacted via email within 2-4 weeks if your application has been successful. The next steps would be to participate in an interview with a New Path staff member and provide professional references to our HR Team. If you are accepted in our placement program, a member of our HR team will contact you. You will need to provide a criminal record check and vulnerable sector screen and a copy of your proof of Covid-19 vaccination or exemption. If applying for a Child and Youth Worker placement within our LITS program, you will be required to complete a pre-employment medical form.
The number of student placements is based on supervisor capacity to ensure experiences are meaningful and impactful for the students. Our goal is to support two (2) students per level (CYW, BSW and Masters).
Our placement opportunities are only available to students who are currently enrolled in an academic program and are required to complete a practicum or training placement to fulfil program requirements.
In order to help you understand the program or service you may be interested in; we encourage you to learn about our different programs and services in the Services section of our website.