Child and Youth Worker - Day Treatment (Relief)

Kinark Child & Family Services; Barrie; On-site; CAD 37,153 - 41,011; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work arrangement

Employer Matching Pension Plan

Employee Wellness Program

Educational and Training Opportunities

Job summary

A community-focused mental health organization in Ontario is seeking a Child and Youth Worker for their Day Treatment program. This role involves implementing treatment plans and providing support to youth in a school setting. Candidates should possess a Child and Youth Worker Diploma and have experience in mental health. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and a flexible work environment. This role is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and youth.

Qualifications

• Approximately one year of experience within Mental Health is required.
• Current and valid First Aid/CPR Level C certificate.
• Familiarity with working with children/youth diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and engagement skills.
• Ability to work with children/youth and families in a culturally sensitive manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide behaviour management, intervention, and treatment within a school setting.
• Work collaboratively with Clinical Therapists to assist the client in achieving their treatment goals.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment through consistent and supportive structure.
• Develop and implement individual goals and treatment plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Engagement skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work with diverse populations

Education

Child and Youth Worker Diploma

Job description

Child and Youth Worker - Day Treatment (Relief) - (1455)

Kinark Child and Family Services has a rich 50-year history serving children and youth through a wide range of evidence-based mental health services that include individual, family, and group counselling. We are on a mission to help children and youth with complex needs achieve better life outcomes with a broader vision of a healthy future for Ontario’s children and youth. We have a passionate team of over 700 staff serving close to 9,000 children and youth each year in our three program streams - Community-based Child and Youth Mental Health, Autism, and Forensic Mental Health.

Our people are the heartbeat of our organization where ‘Holding children, youth, and families at the centre of all that we do’ is only one of the values that guides our work.

In support of our journey towards being an employer of choice in our sectors, our staff is engaged for feedback to identify and support improvements, big and small, to enhance the employee experience.

If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and youth with complex needs and want to be part of the mission we are on… Come join our team!

For more information about Kinark, our values, our strategic priorities, and our service programs, please visit ourwebsite atwww.kinark.on.ca .

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and other employment perks *
• Flexible work arrangement supporting employee work life balance
• Employer Matching Defined Contribution Pension Plan up to 6% *
• Employee Wellness Program
• Extensive Educational and Training Opportunities and Supports
• Supportive work environment with regular Supervision and Feedback
• Renowned Accredited Clinical Programs

*Dependent on hours worked, length of service and/or collective agreement (where relevant)

We currently have an opportunity for:

Position Title

Child and Youth Worker - Day Treatment (Relief)

Program Lists

Kinark Child & Family Services -> Simcoe Program

Location

Barrie, ON L4N 6T4 CA (Primary)

Reg/Temp

Regular

Start Date

Temporary End Date

Full/Part Time

Relief

Yes

Other Employee Classification (if applicable)

Total # of hours per week

.01

# of Positions

2

Close Date

December 11, 2025

Job Description

Job Summary:

Child and Youth Worker - Day Treatment will report directly to the Client Services Supervisor. Our school-based Day Treatment program in Simcoe County has a permanent relief position available for a Child and Youth Worker. This 10month position is from September to early July, with a summer lay off from early July to End of August. In this primary care position, you will work as part of an interdisciplinary team. You will implement treatment plans for youth, provide crisis management and behaviour support to youth, participate in clinical team meetings and treatment plan reviews.

This position is covered by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 355 group. Internal applicants will be considered first.

Hourly Pay Rate:Level I: $26.97; Level II: $28.52; Level III:$29.77

Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Provide behaviour management, observation, assessment, intervention, treatment and documentation within a school setting.
• Provide Evidence based treatment delivered through group sessions and individual programming.
• Provide primary care to 6 - 12 youth/clients within a school setting, monitor, document, and administer treatment needs.
• Work collaboratively with Clinical Therapists to assist the client in achieving their treatment goals and practicing skills in a school based setting
• Provide and receive clinical feedback to inter-disciplinary teams, including participating in regular treatment review meetings.
• Related work in the school community which is not client specific - classroom relations, interactions within the school body, home-school and community partners.
• Assist in helping the client and family utilize wider resources in the educational system and community and advocate on their behalf.
• Develop and implement individual goals, service actions and indicators and ensure the delivery of the specific treatment plan.
• Provide assistance to meet client’s academic goals.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment by providing consistent, predictable and supportive structure and behaviour management techniques.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Child and Youth Worker Diploma.**
• Approximately five (1) years of experience within Mental Health is required.
• Current and valid First Aid/CPR Level C certificate.
• Familiarity with fundamentals of working with children/youth diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Current certification in Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour (UMAB) considered an asset. Training will be provided to the successful candidate.
• Medication Administration training is an asset. Training will be provided to the successful candidate.
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and engagement skills.
• Working knowledge of evidence informed therapy models and techniques.
• Ability to work with children/youth and families in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Computer literacy and effective report writing abilities.
• Enthusiasm, versatility, adaptability and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of an inter-disciplinary team.
• Travel is required for this position; the successful candidate must have a valid Ontario driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle and be willing to obtain automobile insurance which includes driving for business purposes with a minimum liability of one million dollars.

** Please note that Equivalent combination of education & experience will be considered.

Kinark Child and Family Services conditions of employment include but are not limited to successful Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening or Criminal Broad Record Check, based on position, and completed Pre-Employment Medical certificate. Criminal record check disclosures with confirmed findings will be reviewed in accordance with applicable policies and relevant legislation and does not necessarily preclude employment. Each case is reviewed individually and considers the relevance of the findings to assess the implications to employment

Candidates must have the skills and knowledge needed to work with an increasingly diverse client and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion as relevant for the role applied to.

Kinark Child and Family Services values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace, including age, ancestry, disability, gender expression, gender identity, race, religion and sexual orientation, that make each of us unique, and recognize that people experience oppression based on these characteristics and identities. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify People and Culture at [e-mail] [phone].

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.