Child and Youth Worker (Maternal Newborn & Child - Eating Disorder Program)

Michael Garron Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Toronto is seeking a Child and Youth Worker to provide behavioral counseling and support to children and youth with complex mental health issues, particularly in relation to eating disorders. The ideal candidate will have experience in therapeutic support and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. A Child Youth Worker diploma is required, with a preference for a Baccalaureate Degree in Child and Youth Work.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years post graduate experience with children and youth who have complex mental health issues.
• Experience with Eating Disorder patients and their families/caregivers.
• Ability to communicate effectively to a diverse group.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral counselling and support for patients in treatment programs.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team for care and transition plans.
• Assist in educational instruction and therapeutic support to clients.

Skills

Behavioural counselling

Communication

Problem solving

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Child Youth Worker diploma

Baccalaureate Degree in Child and Youth Work

Job description

OVERVIEW

The Child and Youth Worker (CYW) in the Maternal Newborn & Child Health Services works with the multidisciplinary team to provide behavioural counselling, support, assessment and safety plans for patients in the Eating Disorders Day Treatment “At Home” Program, their families and/or support networks. The CYW and teacher will work in tandem to provide educational instruction and therapeutic support to day treatment clients in their homes. They will also provide support for on site weekly visits to a classroom setting at the hospital. They work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team in, implementation and evaluation of treatment care and transition plans. The CYW also provides direct support in the outpatient / inpatient eating disorders programs.

This program will involve travel in MGH catchment area.

EDUCATION

• Child Youth Worker diploma required;
• Baccalaureate Degree in Child and Youth Work (preferred).

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-3 years post graduate experience with children and youth who have complex mental health issues.
• Experience with Eating Disorder patients and their families/caregivers an asset.
• Experience working in a day treatment classroom or inpatient unit an asset.
• Ability to participate in the provision of individual and group therapies.
• Experience with serious mental illness and high-risk children and adolescents.
• Demonstrated ability to assess children and youth in crisis.
• Demonstrated excellence in problem solving techniques, conflict resolution, and flexibility.
• Co-operative relations within an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate effectively to a diverse group.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources.
• Experience in developing community linkages and liaisons.
• Demonstrated interest in continuing education.
• Good attendance record required.
• Excellent written skill required.
• All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
• All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
• All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices.