Child and Youth Worker {OPSEU MH-26-134}

Workland; North Bay; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre is seeking a Youth Worker within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit. The role involves crisis stabilization, assessment, and treatment for youth and families facing psychiatric, social, or behavioral challenges.

You will support safety planning, and lead individual and group activities for youth and parents. The position requires a diploma in Child and Youth Work, registration with the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Counsellors, and a current BLS

Qualifications

• Must have a Child and Youth Worker Diploma from an accredited college.
• Must be registered with the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Counsellors.
• Current BLS for Health Care Providers (HCP) certificate within 12 months.
• GPA certificate is an asset.
• Minimum two years of mental health experience is an asset.
• Experience with crisis assessment and safety planning.
• Experience leading groups with youth and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis stabilization, assessment, and treatment for youth and families.
• Lead individual and group activities for youth and parents.
• Develop and implement safety plans and therapeutic activities.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support clients.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Safety focus

Bilingual English/French

Education

Child and Youth Worker Diploma

Registered with Ontario Association of Child and Youth Counsellors

BLS for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate

GPA Certificate (asset)

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

Department: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit

Initial competition is now closed.
We are continuing to accept applications until a candidate is selected.

As part of the multidisciplinary team within the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Program the Youth worker provide crisis stabilization, assessment, and treatment for clients and their families who experience psychiatric, social, emotional, and/or behavioral problems. The Child and Youth worker supports in the development of safety plans, develops and takes part in therapeutic activities, running both individual and group for youth and parents.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Experience/Knowledge:

• Successful completion of a Child and Youth Worker Diploma from an accredited community college required
• Registered with the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Counsellors required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (recent within the last twelve months)
• Current Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) Certificate an asset
• Minimum two (2) years experience in the field of mental health is an asset
• Knowledge/experience in mental health and withdrawal management is an asset
• Knowledge and experience in crisis assessment and safety planning
• Experience with running and leading groups with youth and parents.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, required
• Able to work independently in a team setting required
• Ability to function with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated computer application experience required
• Good attendance and work record required
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure your safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the OPSEU (Local 662) CollectiveAgreement

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER