2500003595 - Child And Youth Worker

Lakeridge Health; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Child and Youth Worker for a temporary part-time role in Oshawa. The successful candidate will join the Youth Crisis Intervention Team, working mainly in the emergency department to assess youth with mental health issues. This position requires strong skills in youth crisis assessment, excellent communication, and a commitment to the organization's values. Qualifications include a college diploma in child and youth work and a minimum of one year experience in a relevant setting. The position offers a competitive wage of $35.60 - $41.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a hospital setting or with adolescents in mental health crisis.
• Satisfactory performance record is required.
• Knowledge of French or other languages is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Youth Crisis Intervention Team.
• Assess youth presenting issues related to mental health/addictions.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and physicians for care planning.

Skills

Youth Crisis Assessment

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Effective Communication

Knowledge of Community Support Systems

Education

College diploma/university degree in child and youth work

Job description

CUPE

Job Title: Child And Youth Worker

Status: Temporary Part Time (12 months)

Department: C-VOTE: CHILD/FAMILY INTERVENTION

Program: Mental Health & Addictions

12, 8 and 4 Hour Shifts, Days, Evenings, Nights and Weekends Schedule (Subject to Change)

Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa

Wage Schedule: $35.600 - $41.250 per hour

CUPE: 2500003595

This position is open to all qualified CUPE staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 16 December 2025 and closing at 11:59 pm on 23 December 2025.

Duties And Responsibilities

Working as part of the Child, Youth and Family Program, the successful candidate will work as a part of the Youth Crisis Intervention Team (YCIT). The CYC will work primarily in the emergency department in a consult role, assessing youth, up to transitional age (25 years old), who present to the emergency department with a mental health and/or addictions related issue. As a Youth Crisis staff, the CYC is responsible for completing a trauma-informed crisis assessment including (but not limited to); stressors, risks, signs and symptoms of illness, functioning, strengths and supports, to formulate, in collaboration with the patient, family and physician, a disposition and recommendations for care. This may include safety planning, collaboration with community supports, or referrals. When an inpatient admission is recommended, the CYC will collaborate with the inpatient team to coordinate admission, including transfer of accountability. CYCs working on the YCIT may also have coverage responsibilities on the Child & Adolescent Inpatient Program (CAIP) and will be oriented to both care areas.

Qualifications

• College diploma/university degree in child and youth work is required
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a hospital setting or with adolescents experiencing mental health crisis is required.
• Proven experience working within a brief acute care model preferably within a hospital setting;
• Demonstrated knowledge of health care facilities, community support systems and social service agencies;
• Demonstrated effective organizational, prioritization and problem-solving abilities;
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to foster good public relations and effective working relationships in a family centered environment;
• Working knowledge of French or other languages is an asset;
• Must have satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-services in this area

Conditions Of Employment

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.